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Various reviews note the hotel is tired and some areas are outdated.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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-15 • 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
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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
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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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Ally • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very clean but very dated
Pros:

Pretty dated hotel and the parking was expensive charge on top of the hotel payment

Cons:

Parking

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
9
Having visited Winchester many times, it was nice to be able to revisit the familiarality of the Cathedral, the military
Pros:

Mainly the convenient situation of the hotel, right in the heart of the city.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
Дарія • couple • ua
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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allan • couple • gb
4
Needs refurbishing
Pros:

Position

Cons:

Very dated

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
6
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
R
russell • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Central. Storage for bikes. Staff helpful.

Cons:

Noise outside in night and from next room.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Very good location and comfortable stay
Pros:

Location at the heart of Winchester Very clean. Very welcoming and helpful staff, especially with my friend in a wheelchair. Beds extremely comfortable. Magdalena was an absolute star resolving an issue on arrival and took time to talk to us and recommend places to visit. Just be aware that disabled access is at the rear but there is parking there too.

Cons:

Breakfast mediocre, first morning everything was lukewarm but second day it was hotter. Would’ve liked a wider choice. Coffee machine didn’t work at all, awaiting repair

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee