Winchester Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (6007 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 6007 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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Stuart • couple • gb
8
Good accommodation in the city centre, with parking.
Pros:

Good room, we were upgraded to a suite, I didn't ask why but didn't mind at all. Walking distance to the Cathedral.

Cons:

Bit of noise from kitchen in the late evening, but our room was above the area.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Joy • couple • gb
8
Beautiful hotel & location
Pros:

Location and garden/bar lovely - room spacious and lovely

Cons:

Needed nets at window? Almost street level so had to close curtains to get dressed etc
Kettle in room fancy! But no instructions- way to complicated

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location and room comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and outside garden area

Cons:

Breakfast was a little underwhelming overall.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • gb
8
Very glad I chose this hotel to stop at , super convenient
Pros:

Very central location just off the main high street and opposite the cathedral , the on site parking was a major positive too

Cons:

The property is very old so the doors are low and the rooms are crooked , not really a negative just something to be aware of , our room was also very small , though adequate

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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helen • family_with_children • gb
8
Nice place in Winchester
Pros:

Location very good. Near the high street and shopping area.
Staff very nice and helpful. Good choice and nice buffet breakfast. Bar area where you could order food day and evening.
Room was nice and was garden facing. Facilities to make a brew, good shower and TV.
All in all a nice stay

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location .friendly helpful staff dinner very nice

Cons:

Parking

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
8
Good location but rather tired rooms
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

Somewhat tired

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
1
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Royston • couple • gb
9
The hotel is very welcoming and in good condition with excellent efficient and well trained staff . It was a good stay.
Pros:

It was clean and in good condition .Staff were efficient and very helpful. They mad us feel very welcome

Cons:

No lift

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Darius • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Convenient location. I’ve stayed here two years ago and thought the breakfast had improved. Attractive courtyard off the bar area.

Cons:

Nothing particular

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • us
10
Pros:

Lovely garden and terrace area.
Great breakfast.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Christine • extended_group • je
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

The breakfast was brilliant it set us for the day.We also had dinner on our last evening and enjoyed the meal. The staff were very friendly and very polite and helpful.

Cons:

I didn’t find any fault at all. I will definitely check in again when we come back to Winchester

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • solo_traveller • gb
7
You have the loveliest staff. So friendly and efficient.
Pros:

The room was lovely and the bed comfy.

Cons:

The bathroom was mouldy and it was very noisy from the corridor. Why they only treated the far end of the shower and not the tap end is beyond me.
Noticed a CCTV camera in the room as well. Not sure how I feel about that.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
Excellent service great location and large comfortable rooms
Pros:

Central and classy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Qun • couple • cn
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Nearly everything.

Cons:

The almost empty entrance lobby. That's where Reception ought to be.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • extended_group • no
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee