Winchester Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (5724 reviews)
St Peter Street , Winchester , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor service
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
7.53
There were issues with cleanliness, such as stained bedding and a dirty toilet.
Service
8
Overall service was friendly, though there were instances of rudeness and poor handling of reservations.
Location
9.04
The hotel is centrally located with easy access to the Cathedral and shops.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms were described as comfortable, though some felt tired and there were issues like condensation.
Amenities
8.52
Amenities were satisfactory, with a good selection for breakfast and comfortable lounge areas.
Value for Money
8.48
Hotel offers value for money with a good experience, despite some complaints.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice, but dinner lacked variety.
Overall Experience
8
Overall experience was positive, with enjoyable aspects overshadowed by a few negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:59

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

The Winchester Royal Hotel, winner of the Service Excellence Award, combines historic elegance with modern amenities. Dating back to the 1600s, this 81-bedroom hotel offers elegant rooms with cosy seating areas and tea/coffee facilities. Award-Winning Dining

Enjoy exquisite meals at the Garden Restaurant overlooking a beautiful walled garden, serving a modern European menu all day. Start your morning with a delicious full English or continental breakfast. Convenient Location

Situated in the heart of Winchester, the hotel is a short walk from the cathedral, train station, and various shops and museums. Explore the city with ease during your stay at Winchester Royal Hotel. Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and luxury at Winchester Royal Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel is nonsmoking throughout.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5724 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.53
Service: 8
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 8
M
Margaret family_with_children gb
8
Perfect location, breakfast delicious, clean and comfortable room.
Pros:

Sadly our room was in the annex, but the hotel is in a perfect location to explore the city. The staff are very friendly.

Cons:

Air conditioning in the annex, it was very hot and stuffy.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Nick extended_group gb
5
Disappointed
Pros:

Location & garden, room size

Cons:

Toilet hardly flushed, no air conditioning, no fridge, average food

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
P
P. Franz-Josef couple de
8
Interessanter Ort
Pros:

Die zentrale Lage, das freundliche, sehr hilfsbereite Personal - Koffer wurden getragen, Trinkgeld nicht angenommen! Die Parkierungsmöglichkeiten am Hotel - allerdings auf gut Glück. Schöner bewirtschafteter Garten.

Cons:

Parkplatz ist nicht reservierbar, das Haus ist ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen und überteuert - letzteres vielleicht nur am Wochende?

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
S
Solfrid couple no
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
T
Trupti family_with_children gb
9
Great, charming hotel in the centre of Winchester.
Pros:

Excellent location in centre of Winchester. Intersting building tastefully modernised. FRiendly, helpful satff. Comfortable rooms.

Cons:

It was quite pricey; and free parking was limited.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
I
Ian couple gb
10
Wonderful relaxing one night stay.
Pros:

Fantastic location. Excellent hotel. Friendly staff.
Great room. Super breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
A
Alan couple gb
3
Worst hotel on our trip round Europe
Pros:

The hotel is close to the centre of Winchester but really expensive.

Cons:

The temperature in the room was 38 and the fan provided just moved it round but didn’t cool us. We showered and decided to drive 4 hours home instead of relaxing. Got home at 2 am.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
C
Catherine solo_traveller gb
8
Appreciated attentive service and helpful and friendly staff.
Pros:

Staff were very helpful with providing dinner room service and a phone charger!

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
S
Sophie solo_traveller gb
7
Great location, great atmosphere, great breakfast
Pros:

The location was great. Near restaurants, pubs shops and the cathedral. The hotel was nice, had atmosphere, breakfast was brilliant

Cons:

There was a wedding so we lost the luxury of sitting in the sun in the garden which was a key highlight when booking as the pictures looked lovely. There was therefore noise until late, and the parking was rammed so none available. The nearest car park was a short walk away although not convenient with luggage. There were white bugs in parents room on the floor. And my toilet didn't flush.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
F
Frances family_with_children gb
7
Love it is near shops and places I like to visit before I go to visit family.
Pros:

Very hot weather needed fans going all night they even put a extra fan in our room when we were out.i was thankful as we couldn’t sleep under the blanket.had to get them up as we were so warm I found out the bathroom radiator was hot which didn’t help us to cool down.breakfast was lovely enjoyed.overall staff was great and friendly and would still book this hotel if available on next visit

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
R
Rozeta extended_group ro
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
J
Julia solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Location is good

Cons:

Had to change room as it was shabby, carpet mucky and bed definitely past its sell-by date.
Refurbished room was fine.

Communal areas very shabby and carpets grim.

Restaurant floor was sticky - you could hear it when walking across.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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HANJIE family_with_children cn
9
非常喜欢的一家小酒店,下次来Winchester 肯定还会再住这里。
Pros:

位置很好,就在镇中心,闹中取静。花园很美。坐着喝酒吹风太完美了。早餐也很美味。服务员热情周到,有需求会认真回应。

Cons:

卫生巾洗脸盆下水很慢,停车费有点贵

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
L
Lankshear solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
E
Ernesto couple ar
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
L
Luminita solo_traveller ro
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
R
Roger solo_traveller gb
9
City centrw and excellent
Pros:

Right in the city centrw. Friendly staff and lovely garden.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
K
Kathryn couple au
5
Disappointed.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Old and tired.
Bathroom had black mould and door peeling g from damp.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
R
Russell couple gb
6
Pros:

Garden

Cons:

Staff well trained but a little abrupt.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
T
Tony solo_traveller gb
4
2026-06-21 via Nuitee