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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Hallway
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Paternoster Row, Winchester, England, SO23 9LQ
  • Place, Winchester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Winchester
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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.

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

  • In-room 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)

More

  • 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

More

  • 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 11:00 AM
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).

Property is also known as

Hotel Mercure Winchester
Hotel Wessex Winchester
Mercure Wessex Hotel Winchester
Wessex Hotel Winchester
Wessex Mercure
Wessex Mercure Hotel Winchester
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Wessex Winchester Hotel
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Mercure Wessex Winchester
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Winchester Wessex By Sunday
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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Hotel Winchester
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday former Mercure hotel

Reviews

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average

Good location in the centre of Winchester. The room was very small. Clean but not immaculate. One small kettle. Very hot. Noisy. Average at best.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Be careful about booking this property on free cancellations, they like to keep your pre-payments and charge you despite cancelling in plenty of time - Expedia won't help as the payments go via the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Great location , easy walk to the high street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The evening food was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In an ideal location in the town, nice spacious building & room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tazeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel’s in a good area - central accessible convenient for what we wanted - also a large room, and a pleasantly spacious building. A bit irritating to book a double room with a double bed and then find it’s 2 beds put together! The dispenser soap & shampoo may be ubiquitous but we still don’t like using it - it seems ungenerous to provide it as we can’t imagine anyone want's to use it except in emergency.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk gentleman was exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good hotel

Good location, clean and very comfy bed and pillows
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The location was excellent, staff were lovely, hotel was quite shabby for a 4star, breakfast was inadequate if you did not eat meat, I paid for a view, but only saw a tree. The shower leaked all over the floor. But I had a fabulous time in Winchester thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine. Lovely location, right next door to the cathedral and very central. I got the impression there is a budget wing for contractors and another wing which caters more for more social stays, a hotel of two halves you might say but my van wouldn’t fit in the car park and l got a parking ticket which kind of ruined my morning but l would certainly stay again but l’d book a parking space first 🙄
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Woodbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the nice pedestrian mall & Cathedral. Staff was helpful with transportation options. Room was a little awkward getting to with suitcases as needed steps.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was no tourist info or writing note paper or pencil in the room. The bathroom wash basin waste water would not drain properly. Blocked wast pipe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Great hotel

We loved our stay in Winchester,hotel staff were great.the room was nice with a lovely comfortable bed.There was dust around the lamp bases and the back of the tv was very dusty however this won’t stop us from staying again.we are planning to stay again in September.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Very comfortable room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and quirkiness of the hotel. Staff excellent - friendly, attentive, respectful and efficient. Room was good and bed comfortable; only small drawback was lack of air conditioning on one of the hottest nights of the year!! And no prior notice of the add on charge for parking. We didn’t eat at the hotel so can’t comment about the food offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking can be an issue, but DO NOT pay for breakfast. £17.50 per person and very limited choice and not well cooked at all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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