Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior detail
Reception
Executive Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $101
$84 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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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 WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

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

Classic Double Room

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

Classic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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 Christmas Market and Winchester Cathedral. .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 Guildhall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Winchester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Hall - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Winchester College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 14 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The South Downs Social - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

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 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 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
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

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
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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 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very comfortable room and bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy bed , amazing view
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location, big room and comfy bed. Yes the furniture was a bit tired looking and the outside could probably do with a facelift but it was clean and warm with a lovely view of the cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leendert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, spacious room and good extras .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

derek

Location is perfect for central Winchester
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best location with spectacular view of cathedral. Room is spacious and well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025