Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Hotels
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Sunday
7 (4149 reviews)
Paternoster Row , Winchester , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Tired decor
Poor water pressure

Categories

Cleanliness
6.14
Various reviews note the hotel is tired and some areas are outdated.
Service
7.61
Staff are consistently described as helpful and friendly.
Location
8.15
Many reviews highlight the hotel's excellent location near the cathedral.
Room Quality
6.1
Rooms described as tired and some amenities lacking.
Amenities
6.63
Amenities are mentioned to be basic and in need of updates.
Value for Money
7.09
Some reviews felt value was lacking given the condition of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
7.14
Breakfast options varied in quality, with some positive elements.
Overall Experience
7.11
Guests expressed overall satisfaction despite certain issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:37

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the comfort of our bright and airy bedrooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Relax in style with our complimentary toiletries and hairdryers in each private bathroom.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in modern British dishes at the Wessex Restaurant or enjoy light snacks and afternoon tea at the cosy Kings Lounge. With 24-hour room service, satisfy your cravings any time of the day.

Convenient Location
Located in Winchester's historic centre, overlooking the iconic Winchester Cathedral, our hotel is the perfect base to explore the city. Just a short walk from the railway station and surrounded by independent shops, convenience is at your doorstep.

Book now for a delightful stay at Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel!

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Please note that to book a twin room you must be from the same household. The property will ask you for proof of ID at check-in.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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

7
Based on 4149 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.14
Service: 7.61
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 6.63
Value for Money: 7.09
Food and Beverage: 7.14
Overall Experience: 7.11
S
Stuart • couple • gb
7
Great location. Furnished like a care home.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Everything else

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Alison • extended_group • gb
3
You're paying for the location.
Pros:

Room was clean, bed comfortable, very good hotel location for cathedral and main shopping area. Check in staff were pleasant and helpful.

Cons:

Hotel was old and tired. Hall carpet stuck down with tape in places. Room was (literally) over the car park. Noisy at night - nightclub opposite. Furniture has seen better days. Breakfast room and breakfast were dire. Car parking is £15 per day, which was annoying, but at least I got a space - which was limited.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • gb
1
Beautiful situation, very poor service.
Pros:

The central location and view of the Cathedral. The beds were made well. It’s quiet.

Cons:

The staff were not trained sufficiently for the job. The corridors and rooms needed hoovering, cleaning and dusting.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
Margaret • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Staff and location.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • couple • gb
3
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Berry • solo_traveller • gb
4
If you're happy to swap shabby (but clean) rooms for a great location. This is for you.
Pros:

Location is totally awesome

Cons:

Such a shame to see this once elegant hotel looking so tired. Its always been ugly on the outside, but back in the day it would've been a destination. Not any more : (

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
B
Baz Thedad • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Breakfast disappointing.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
D
Driscoll • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Location was stunning and the bar prices were very reasonable

Cons:

Room could have slightly fresher it felt a bit tired.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • nl
2
Heel slecht
Pros:

Het is dichtbij het centrum

Cons:

Het hotel is toe aan renovatie. De tapijten in het hotel liggen ‘vastgeplakt’ met ducktape om met elkaar te verbinden. Het stinkt naar rook of iets anders mufs in de gangen. En in de algemene ruimtes wordt niet schoongemaakt.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
T
Tracey • couple • gb
4
Cons:

The room was not very clean, lipstick left under the bed. Earing left on dressing-table.
Only one pillow on bed, only one set of towels in room - had to ask for second set of towels and pillow.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

Parking cost

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
S
Suda • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

A clean house located near the train station—perfect for sightseeing. Everything is proceeding smoothly.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
Celia • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Brilliant location, very central. A little noisy at night. Lovely staff.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
9
Very pleasant.
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

Parking fee in addition to room. Cost

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
2
Awful. Hugely expensive (£160) for the room including breakfast which was inedible as undercooked eggs, welcome salmonel
Pros:

I didn’t like anything except location. Very dated, restaurant was closed, horrid lemony smell (chemical), everywhere, loo was hard to flush, uncomfortable pillows. I felt I had stepped back about 40 or 50 years

Cons:

I disliked everything except the location

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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KAREN • solo_traveller • gb
8
Winchester Stay
Pros:

Mostly clean, comfortable and very close to town centre. Able to book in early which was unexpected.
Staff helpful.

Cons:

Room was lovely but pillows were a bit stained. No mattress or pillow protectors which is the norm in most hotels.
Wooden headboards very dusty.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Fabulous central location and friendly staff

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Helen • extended_group • gb
4
Disappointed
Pros:

Good location in the town centre

Cons:

Dated decor, chipped bathroom sink, stained bath,
Breakfast was awful with cold food, poor selection , had to ask multiple times for cups, bread, more hot food , milk, broken coffee machine that over spilt as cups not large enough for automatic dispenser

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee