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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Hallway
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
$93
$77 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Classic Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Classic Double Room

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Winchester

With a stay at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday, you'll be centrally located in Winchester, steps from Winchester Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of Winchester Christmas Market. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Theatre Royal Winchester and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Great Hall.

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Theatre Royal Winchester - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Winchester - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 13 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rick Stein Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alfie's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The South Downs Social - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Winchester Cathedral
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.

Stay in one of 94 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Wessex Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Winchester? This hotel has 23605 square feet (2193 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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
Wessex Winchester
Wessex Winchester Hotel
Winchester Wessex
Winchester Wessex Hotel
Mercure Wessex Winchester
Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel Winchester
Mercure Wessex
Mercure Winchester
Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel
Winchester Wessex By Sunday
Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel
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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

7.6

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. 298 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

lovely stay

we had a thoroughly lovely time staying at the hotel with a great view of the cathedral it is very conveniently situated for seeing the best of the city we will definitley stay again, the staff we very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tall people would not do well in their showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vince

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

Not a good experience

Booking in was ok. Room was very small. Window would not fully close so at 5.30 am very noisy when bins were emptied. Bed was only 4ft wide, no mattress protector and only two pillows. Mattress very uncomfortable. Bed was jammed up against wall so impossible to get out unless climbing over partner. Soap dispensers screwed to the wall far too high for having a bath. Had to call reception as kettle was hidden under a tv cupboard. Not very clean, radiator dusty as were other areas. Dark and dingy room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glyn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

My stay at the Wessex.

Toilet’s cistern refused to fill after flushing. Was told it took some time. 30’ later no success. Maintenance staff were told and found a fundamental problem which would take considerable time to remedy. Felt the hotel was a trifle jaded but good value for money. Breakfast bowls were too narrow in diameter and could be replaced with bowls of a larger diameter and more concave. Tomatoes were not very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Central but dated hotel

Good central location, nice to have some parking available. Tiny room with far too much furniture, small bed and dated decor. I’m told some rooms have been refurbished. My room location in the hotel was noisy with the sounds of suitcases, cars and arguments from the street. My room was not cleaned or bins emptied over the two days I stayed, I had to ask for more tea and milk, and was given the bare minimum. Lovely friendly bar man who was extremely helpful with another guest who had phone issues. The fantastic central location makes some of the faults tolerable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, great walk into town, easy check-in if their car park is full, there is another over the road. We stayed for one night - easy for a quick stay for the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

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

Great location

Great location. Right next to the Cathedral wit parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Quiet Rooms

Great location with plenty of parking available. Quiet rooms with good beds and shower / bath.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room. Parking is expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Central location, but hotel rooms are dated and the bathrooms are poor and desperate for updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two nights in Winchester

Clean and well maintained, in an excellent location. Room was a decent size, and had everything needed for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Fantastic central location. Parking can be a bit hit and miss at busy times, and unfortunately you are unable to reserve a parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

ANTHONY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay regularly at this property and the standard has been falling. This time the room had not been cleaned properly and the reception desk was only manned intermittently. Also tissues In room no longer supplied and loo paper much cheaper. On previous visits I have noticed that the unattended back entrance is permanently open and taken with the empty front hall, security is non existent. I had the sense that the hotel is struggling and hope that I am wrong as the rooms with a cathedral view are pleasant. (NB the view is obscured for some rooms when trees are in leaf).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Polly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service from young man on reception was good Hotel in dire need of major refurbishment/ repair. Very dated gives impression not much spent on the place for many years Car Park £15 per night assuming you can find a spot. Breakfast Buffet expensive at £17.50 per head (plenty of much better options available within walking distance, recommend Josie’s). Not considered to be above 2-3 star rating but charging 4- 5 star prices
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

claire

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in room 230 and found hotel very dated. No water available in room and stain on bedding. Bathroom shower awful as ceiling very low so shower head was low down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Room was acceptable for one night. No air conditioning but a fan was provided - the room was very warm and the fan quite noisy overnight. Dated decor and significant wear and tear in the bathroom. Plenty of plug sockets but no usb ports in the room. Complimentary toiletries (shampoo, conditioner and shower gel) were good quality. Central location, less than two minutes walk from the high street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was extremely hot despite cool Weather outside and the fan provided did not push any air despite being on highest speed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

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