The Winchester Hotel and Spa

Hotels
8.2 (3346 reviews)
Worthy Lane , Winchester , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room temperature complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
7.34
Some concerns about the cleanliness of the bubble pool and dead flowers at reception.
Service
8.81
Staff were friendly and attentive, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.85
Fabulous location, very convenient for town and train station.
Room Quality
7.3
Some complaints about room temperature and mattress softness.
Amenities
8.33
Spa facilities and gym were appreciated, but there were issues with maintenance in some areas.
Value for Money
8.29
Great value for the location and facilities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Breakfast was praised for its quality and variety.
Overall Experience
7.81
Overall a pleasant stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:56

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Facilities
Indulge in a range of holistic and beauty treatments at The Winchester Hotel and Spa's newly refurbished spa. Relax in the jacuzzi, sauna, or steam room, and unwind in the spa lounge.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Savor seasonal menus featuring local produce at Alfred's restaurant. Enjoy your meals in the elegant dining room or on the outdoor terrace. Alfred's Bar offers a variety of light meals, snacks, and drinks for you to enjoy.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Located in the heart of Winchester, just a short walk from the train station, The Winchester Hotel and Spa offers free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms, and on-site parking for your convenience.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and convenience at The Winchester Hotel and Spa.

Important information:

Children under the age of 12 years are not allowed to stay with guests in any of the Suites.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that children 12 and under may use the pool during the hours of 9am and 10am only. Children aged 13 and above may enjoy the swimming pool at anytime.

Please pre-book if you intend on using the brasserie and spa.

When booking the Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rate the reservation will include GBP 32.50 per person per day to spend on food in the restaurant. For the comfort of guests, please be advised that children aged 10 years and under may not dine in The Brasserie after 18:00 each evening. Families with children are welcome to eat in Gershwin’s Bar each evening and to select from either Gershwin’s bar menu or the Brasserie menu.

Please note that the card used for booking will be pre-authorized for GBP 1 prior to arrival. This is applicable for all reservations including guests paying with cash.

The hotel requires at least one guest in each bedroom to be aged 18 years and above and reserves the right to ask guests for valid photo ID. A maximum of two guests are permitted to occupy any one bedroom. Any stay proposed for longer than 28 consecutive nights will automatically terminate after 28 days and will need to be rebooked with the hotel as a new booking.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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 16 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 7.20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3346 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.34
Service: 8.81
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 7.81
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anthonyd458 Couples Speldhurst, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
10
Excellent massage
Pros:

Very clean spa area. The 55 min full body massage by Kinga was SO relaxing and precise at the same time. Will definitely visit this place again.

2026-06-13 via Tripadvisor
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Jo couple nl
4
Winchester is beslist de moeite waard, maar ik zou dit hotel niet meer boeken
Pros:

parkeermogelijkheid

Cons:

badkamer met defecte douche. Hotel kenmerkt zich door enge gangen en veel trappen. onze kamer was. niet bereikbaar met de lift waardoor we de koffers te trap op moesten slepen. Geen hulp van personeel.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Potievsky solo_traveller il
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
8
Ideal for a quick stay in the city
Pros:

Great design, space and location

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
8
Great location
Pros:

The Staff were superb.
The Breakfast was excellent
The Room was excellent but see below

Cons:

#whilst a perfect room, I felt the Air Conditioning unit did not cool the room down sufficiently. It seemed much warmer than the indicated 18c even with the stand alone fan on

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Julia solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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michael couple je
4
Disappointing for the price paid.
Pros:

central position

Cons:

You had to pay to park at hotel. The breakfast area was unclean and dirty dishes left. Food service for dinner not professional.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Michael couple je
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Le Breton couple gb
10
Pros:

Friendly, efficient staff. Good evening meals and breakfast.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Kelly solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Anita extended_group gb
4
Winchester doesnt win this hotel - stay at black hole instead
Pros:

Nice decoration in the open areas of public

Cons:

Not so clean, very dusty, not friendly receptionist, bar menu is extremely limited and not much space to sit and have dinner outside of restaurant area. Food was good in restaurant, and restaurant staff friendly. spa area really small and the swimming pool is tiny, again the jaccuzzi area is not clean, grit everywhere, shower areas dirty. Its an expensive hotel for how dirty it is.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Jónsson extended_group is
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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WINCOTT couple gb
5
It was fine but not great, and we were underwhelmed considering the price.
Pros:

Staff were helpful and pleasant, if a little chaotic in the restaurant. Dinner and breakfast were fine.

Cons:

We found the lack of ceiling lighting in the main part of the bedroom very dark and dismal. The spa whilst nice at first sight was pretty dingy on closer inspection and could have been a lot cleaner - no-one wants a grubby spa.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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mathew solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Nuttall couple gb
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller il
10
Good stay, would come back
Pros:

Nice big hotel, spa, gym. Good location although not in the city centre, but 15 minutes by foot.
We got nice room as requested.
Good restaurant on site.
Nice staff.
Got additional two hours at check out.

Cons:

A little old and some refreshing would help, but everything looks clean and well maintained

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Colin couple gb
9
Very enjoyable and will definitely stay there again.
Pros:

Great breakfast. Good location and parking. Lovely entrance vestibule, bar and lounge area.

Cons:

The double bed mattress was not to our liking. Rolling and disturbing to partner.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Melanie solo_traveller ch
10
Comfortable beds, clean rooms, close to City Centre, very friendly staff!
Pros:

Staff very friendly, spa lovely and the Massage was excellent!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Diana couple gb
9
Pros:

It was clean and comfortable

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Hazeldine solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-07 via Nuitee