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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property

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Executive Double Room
Reception
Deluxe Double Room
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed | Room amenity

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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. 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 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
  • 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 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 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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. 312 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1006 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simone

After reading reviews prior stay i was quite worried but staff were friendly, room was very clean and comfy and location was perfect. Bathroom a bit dated but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, friendly staff on reception desk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just very basic. But also I tried calling to find out if there was carparking and after selecting hotel reception I ended up talking to an offshore call centre that insisted they couldn't help unless I had my booking ref. I didn't have my ref to hand so they couldn't help!!!!!! All I wanted to know is if there was a car park!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was fine with a nice view of the Cathedral but showed considerable signs of wear and tear. The bathroom had a cracked basin, a toilet that wouldn't flush properly and a bath that hadn't been cleaned. We advised reception about the bath when we arrived, they promised to sort it the next day, but it was still dirty 2 days later when we left. Breakfast was fine (but definitely not free) and we enjoyed the location in the centre of Winchester.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Room in good condition Wonderful view of the cathedral from my window No information in the room - no details about anything such as internet access, breakfast, checkout times Staff rarely present at reception A strange experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and spotless. What stood out was the excellent customer service by the front desk person Zach. He was extremely helpful during our two nights. I would recommend this hotel to any visitor to Winchester.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big room, very peaceful, comfortable bed and a great view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Juliet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rory

Okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was tired and dark (very dark furniture) If someone wanted to use a computer or prepare some paperwork, the lighting was not adequate One of the lamps was not working so we had to ask for someone to replace the light bulb The staff on Reception were great and very helpful The parking situation was awful - too few spaces!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

matthew

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is simply very 'tired' and dated. It needs a good revamp. The breakfast is anything but varied or ecciting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It’s fine for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking safe and secure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No-one at the property to greet us. Phoned the contact number and they could not locate the booking. Eventually presumably found it but said no room available and they would have to refund!! Terrible situation for my daughter to suffer when staying for her graduation!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

derek

8/10 Good

DP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located beside Winchester Cathedral and town sites. A very walkable area. Left car parked outside for 2 days. Frig and kettle in room and M&S store 5 minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
The hotel is dated but more than adequate. The room was ok for a night although it was as difficult to stop a tap dripping. Very well situated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

derek

Travelled with family
Location is perfect for central Winchester
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Central location - excellent Room was noisy - mostly from the AC unit. Room and general areas of the hotel looked tired.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice hotel in a very good central location. Car park is very tight with large pillars but we got the last space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Staff helpful, The hotel itself, is in a great location but it looks tired and is more shabby than chic…. a good lick of paint, would make all the difference ..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were wonderful. They simply couldn’t do enough for their guests. They allowed us to have an early check-in. They supplied us with extra bits and were most helpful when we had a spillage. I cannot praise then enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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