Winchester Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (5916 reviews)
St Peter Street , Winchester , gb
+44 330 102 7242

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5916 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
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Pamela • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very central ,comfortable

Cons:

Coffee

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent location, very helpful and friendly reception staff, lovely garden.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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sharon • couple • gb
10
perfect
Pros:

We were happy with our stay , we were lucky enough to be upgraded .Staff were excellent , norhing too much trouble .Recommend to anyone.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
8
Interesting historical hotel with character in the city centre.
Pros:

Unique old building in the town centre. There’s an historical plaque on the front of the building. The garden.

Cons:

So many self closing fire doors with very strong spring in the extension - cause a bit of a faff trying to get through with the bags.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Marjan • couple • si
8
Pros:

Samopostrežni zajtrk (full english+kosmiči+sadje) je zelo dober. Parkiranje je možno pri hotelu ob plačilu. Imajo dve prakirišči, tako, da je prostora običajno dovolj.

Cons:

Soba brez klime. Postelje premehke-neudobne. Potrebna varščina 50 GBP, kar mi je malo neobičajno za hotel.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Tony • extended_group • gb
7
Good location, friendly staff, communal areas are nice but rooms need updating
Pros:

Quiet street, close to heart of everything

Cons:

Beds were lumpy and although room is large and clean, a refurb is needed

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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PL • couple • it
7
Deliziosa cittadina con una cattedrale splendida.
Pros:

Albergo grazioso con precedenti storici. Personale gentile.

Cons:

La pulizia in camera, tuttavia, lascia molto a desiderare. Il primo giorno i letti erano tirati su per le orecchie; il secondo nemmeno fatti. Avevano cambiato le tazze del the e i cucchiaini. Non ho capito se la pulizia delle stanze era inclusa....

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
7
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Keitija • couple • lv
8
Lovely stay in a historic hotel.
Pros:

Friendly, helpful staff in a "real" hotel (as opposed to part of a chain). Comfy beds, lovely dining room and courtyard, ideal location for historic city centre.

Cons:

No air conditioning in the room and the windows could not be opened fully, so it was a bit stuffy, but there were two types of fan in the wardrobe which made a big difference.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
5
Would not return.
Pros:

Location was good and garden lovely

Cons:

Rooms were basic
Loud music, singing and shouting from other guests until 2am.
Noise was not stopped even after a complaint was raised at 1am.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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MATTHEW • solo_traveller • au
6
Well located but not great accommodation.
Pros:

Well located

Cons:

Very noisy as walls are paper thin and mattress is pretty poor.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Dean • family_with_children • gb
8
Lovely hotel and staff, nice garden
Pros:

Historic hotel with character

Cons:

No air con but then it’s a listed building

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Central location. Nice garden bar.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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LOUKIS • couple • cy
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Abbie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location. Facilities were good and the food was lovely

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • extended_group • it
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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SANDRA • couple • gb
7
Great location, comfortable stay, excellent garden seating area
Pros:

The location is excellent.

Cons:

Car parking spaces are small for today’s style of car.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee