Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior detail
Executive Double Room
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed | Room amenity

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Paternoster Row, Winchester, England, SO23 9LQ
  • Place, Winchester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

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. Bathrooms include showers.

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 Guildhall. 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
  • Buffet breakfast served daily 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 helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Winchester Christmas Market and Winchester Cathedral
  • 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 buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kings Lounge
  • Wessex Restaurant

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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
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Wessex Mercure
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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday former Mercure hotel

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1005 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little dated in some areas, but welcoming staff, a comfortable bed and a great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gareth

Clean room, good and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Tatty but clean, comfortable and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, room was spotless and comfortable and staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff service and great location of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Choy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, tidy, perfect location in town. Right next to the Cathedral, view is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, lovely room, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant staff, warm room, hot water in the bathroom (and a bath!)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean large room friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was extremely dog friendly my sausage dog, Warfie was adored by all the staff. The staff made our stay very special. We booked a further 4 weekly stays because everything was perfect. The manager and Nicki were very helpful on this. This really home from home. We felt so welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Hena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have any pet, stayed only one night. Room was clean. Position of the hotel is very convenient. We are happy. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff on reception. Very convenient location. Room was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiptop all round, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly receptionist, great view of cathedral from our room and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big room with view on the Cathedral right at the heart of Winchester. Friendly staff at reception and at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very comfortable room and bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

derek

Location is perfect for central Winchester
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy bed , amazing view
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable stay. Room was a bit small and dated but maintained well. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025