Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

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August 2025

September 2025

Enjoy meals in this elegant dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by large windows offering views of the outdoor space.

Classic comfort abounds in this serene retreat, featuring a large bed with a wooden headboard and two bedside tables with lamps.

Enjoy a view of the city from the comfort of this room, featuring a cozy seating area with a round table and armchair.

Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a sleek reception desk and comfortable seating areas with stylish chairs.

Step into the elegant lobby, featuring a carpeted floor, a staircase with black railings, and a glass display case showcasing various items.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Parking available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Room service

Explore the area

Paternoster Row, Winchester, England, SO23 9LQ

Winchester Cathedral
‪3 min walk‬
Winchester Christmas Market
‪5 min walk‬
University of Winchester
‪12 min walk‬
Southampton (SOU)
‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, a small table, and two armchairs, offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

Executive Double Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, a small table, and two armchairs.

Classic Double Room

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed, a bedside table, and a chair at the foot of the bed.

Basic Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Relax in comfort with a large bed, two armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Double Room

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic hotel room with two single beds, a small table, and a blue armchair.

Standard Twin Room

Very good

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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Enter a grand space with a classic design, featuring a large chandelier and a beautifully appointed staircase.

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Parking available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

About this property

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Winchester Cathedral

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, 24-hour room service, and conference space. Change of towels is available on request.

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday offers 94 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Winchester Cathedral. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.

Free WiFi
Enjoy a bite to eat at Wessex Restaurant, a brasserie that serves international cuisine
Continental breakfast served weekends for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
Steps from Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Christmas Market
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 23605 square feet (2193 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Winchester hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Wessex Restaurant - This brasserie specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Kings Lounge - This café serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
Limited on-site parking
Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

Weekend continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Kings Lounge
Wessex Restaurant

Things to do

Piano

Family friendly

Free cot
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

23,605 square feet of conference space
Meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

1 building
2 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1964
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Travelled with family

8 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An expensive stop over!

It was Okay! Breakfast was very nice! Beds were lovely, and comfortable. Everything else was acceptable, but nothing special. Decor and furniture rather dated ! Noisy outside. Quite expensive both for room only and for breakfast! Also had to pay for parking!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

7 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Heather

6 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central and VFM

Good value for money and situated right next to the cathedral. Not the most attractive externally though.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

30 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly, helpful front of house staff

The location is superb. The room furnishings tired but comfortable. Reception staff were excellent with local advice. Breakfast service and buffet range brilliant. House kerping poor. My bed was never made over 4 days, the body wash ran out and wasn't replaced, my towels were replaced daily which l didn’t require and the coffe/ tea rooms supplies a bit haphazard.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner

29 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy to find. Close to all the historic sites, restaurants etc.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

28 Apr 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Business traveller

28 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good

Rooms very small but manager found us something larger, Breakfast far too expensive for three of us on business trip so off to Weatherspoons we went. Convenient position for restaurants and shopping.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian, Bournemouth

Travelled with partner

28 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location, friendly, welcoming reception staff. Nice size room with a lovely view of the Cathedral. Room was a bit tired and could do with a bit of updating, especially the bathroom but was adequate for our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner

27 Apr 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Unfortunately both my husband and I were quite shocked at how dated this hotel was. The room we were staying in resembled a nursing home with really old dated dark furniture and an old people’s arm chair in the corner. The halls of the hotel are similar to a 1980s office building with all the room doors in dark wood that’s all scuffed. On a positive note the bed was very comfortable and we had a good nights sleep and location is good but definitely not worth the £148 which we paid for a standard double room with parking. We wouldn’t stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner

26 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good location, friendly staff

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

26 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Pippa

Travelled with family

22 Apr 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location, let down by condition.

Interesting stay. The common areas are lovely, although parts need better upkeep, for example there was rubbish under chairs in the upstairs seating area for over 12 hours. The breakfast is not worth the money, and the scrambled eggs were extremely salty to the point of being inedible, this was rectified and the guy hosting was helpful but it was obviously not a favourite as we were the only ones eating there. The room itself needed help. The bit we were put in felt like a hostel. Very much! Not fancy at all. Bathroom needed better cleaning and updating, there was a mini bar fridge switched off and mouldy! I couldn’t sleep well as the sheets were scratchy, pillows awful and the noise from others tvs very loud. Honestly I expected more from such a fabulous hotel location. Wouldn’t stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Travelled with partner

19 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Reception area looked lovely, room was tired with broken bits, cracked sinks etc but clean. Area outside, car park etc looked tired and unloved, litter etc To see staff outside just by reception, smoking, and vaping was off putting

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Travelled with partner

19 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great locatio, accommodation!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

stephen

Travelled with partner

17 Apr 2025

good location. rooms a bit tired. hot breakfast needs bit of imrovement scrambled eggs not good no other choice of eggs.staff welcoming

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

16 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verena

14 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Always a convenient place to stay

A very convenient hotel to stay in Winchester to meet up with friends. We have stayed in this hotel quite a few times and whilst being comfortable it could do with an upgrade.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner

9 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Like this hotel having stayed before. The room was very comfortable and generally quiet although we did get an early wake up (before 06.00) due to refuse collection but it has to be done. The only points we were not particularly impressed with was that the bathroom bin had not been emptied before we arrived and contained used sanitary products. Also, for the price we would have expected the bed to be made and it wasn't.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller

3 Apr 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

My room had been given to another guest by the time I got there about 5:30pm. Also other members of my booking had to wait for 40 mins at reception for checkin and then when they did their keycard did not work!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs CM Broughton and Dr ES

Travelled with partner

31 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our room was on 3nd floor but opposite side to the Cathedral. Was wakened up with lorries unloading on our side of the building. Great pity. The showers required updating as difficult to control water temperature

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025