Winchester Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (5808 reviews)
St Peter Street , Winchester , gb

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Children allowed
Pets 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

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 5808 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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mark • solo_traveller • us
8
Overall, a good stay. Would have been great in cooler weather.
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Rizwana • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • solo_traveller • ie
6
Great location
Pros:

Location and garden are a real bonus. I was staying during the heatwave and would have liked air con

Cons:

Room was large but unfortunately no air con

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • gb
3
Disappointed
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Cleanliness

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Carsten • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Altehrwürdiges Hotel in Toplage.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

It was our wedding anniversary and as a result they kindly upgraded us to a beautiful room in the main building with a lovely display and card on the bed. The weather was insane that week so it was a welcome relief to have a small portable air con unit.
The location is fantastic, right in the mide of town, but nice and quiet.
We will definitely look to stay again in the future.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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MARTYN • couple • gb
10
Perfect hotel in perfect location
Pros:

Perfectly positioned in edge of Winchester s in can walk everywhere. Lovely large sunny garden at the rear. Friendly and helpful staff throughout.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Hannah Richardson • family_with_children • gb
8
A wonderful little hotel with great ambience, and grounds. Would definitely return in Winter.
Pros:

The location of the hotel was ideal as walking distance to Winchester and the hotel grounds were beautiful with lots of ourdoor seating and umbrellas. Above all the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and cheerful.

Cons:

The rooms we had facing the carpark were extremely hot even with fans, unbearably so as we were experiencing a heatwave. With no air-conditioning it was ridiculously hot so much so we avoided being in the room at all costs.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect place to stay
Pros:

Really close to centre quiet nice garden

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Yag • couple • za
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Laufey • solo_traveller • is
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
8
Good location , professional staff & very helpful ,basic room
Pros:

Good choice of fruit, cereals , cooked breakfast. Eggs really nice , not overcooked.
Room basic but comfy bed. Hot shower, ample storage & hanging space. Nice shower gel available. Staff were helpful with parking , leaving car in the car park at 11am was so helpful. Staff in bar were friendly too .

Cons:

No fridge , would have been good to put cold water / drinks in during 35 degree heat .Windows only 2 opened & had restrictors on so only opened small way in the hot weather , was stifling . Fan was good and helped a little . No lactose free milk or yogurt, no black pudding.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Katycoughdrop • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable indeed.
Pros:

Location was excellent just off the High Street.
I liked the staff and facilities.
Hotel was quiet and particularly enjoyed the Bar Garden.
Breakfast plentiful and tasty and the service in the breakfast was particularly friendly.

Cons:

Car park a bit small but that is it.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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AWorldsTraveller • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Nice garden to sit in for lunch or sundowners

Cons:

Uninspiring restaurant menu. Had a plumbing problem in the morning with no hot water, but which was fixed by the evening.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Keiko • couple • us
8
I have not visited Winchester before this trip. It was very interesting to visit this city.
Pros:

Location of hotel. Very convenience for visiting the cathedral of old part of town.

Cons:

None

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Pia • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

The staff was super friendly and helpful plus very efficient. Great location

Cons:

THe hotel is just a bit run down and old.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Pim • couple • nl
1
We only stayed for 5 minutes, then left
Pros:

Location is good, hotel has private parking. And that's it really. We left after 5 minutes, as the reality didn't come close to what the photos on booking.com suggested. Please read the rest of this review why...

Cons:

When entering this hotel, we immediately noticed the worn out carpetry. When we got our key from the reception and went up the stairs (no lift), the hallways on each floor were filled with laundry (this is after 4 PM, mind you). It was clear that this is a hotel that's in dire need of a thorough renovation. Paint was chipped everywhere, carpetry was worn out, wallpaper came off the walls. The room itself (not the cheapest option available) turned out to be horribly small, I could barely stand under the ceiling (I'm 1.90m), was hot and the floor was so crooked that the headrest of the bed was sitting about 15cm lower than the foot end. There was no way we would stay even a single night in this horror hotel, we left immediately. There was no cancellation option, so this was £145 down the drain in 5 minutes. Luckily we found a very comfortable hotel just outside of Winchester.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • gb
6
A disappointing stay at an average, although central, hotel in Winchester.
Pros:

The location is great, just a few minutes walk to the main shopping area and Winchester Cathedral. The staff were also very good: friendly, polite and helpful. Breakfast was very good with a very good selection of continental or British-style foods. The dining room itself is also very pleasant.

Cons:

The prices, especially for the weekend, are, quite frankly, outrageous for the standard of hotel it is. I thought I was booking a special hotel as part of my wife's birthday. We were staying in Winchester because we were having lunch with friends on the Sunday at the Hotel Du Vin. The room cost £398.00 for what was, frankly no better than a Premier Inn, and that is not meant to be disparaging to Premier Inn. For that price there was nothing special: no air conditioning in the room, for example, only a floor fan. The staff, who, as I've mentioned before, were very good, did arrange for there to be flowers and chocolates in the room when we arrived: but I paid an extra £45.00 for that! I overheard other people in the bar also complaining about the price and what you got for it. We could have stayed at the Hotel du Vin for pretty much the same price. What a shame we didn't: there is far more luxurious atmosphere to the place. Sorry Royal Winchester, but your pricing is way out of line.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee