Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday former Mercure hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Paternoster Row, Winchester, England, SO23 9LQ
  • Winchester Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Winchester
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday former Mercure hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 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 former Mercure hotel offers 94 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday former Mercure hotel'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 newspapers in reception, 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 metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday former Mercure hotel 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 a continental breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Wessex Restaurant – This brasserie specialises 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.

Languages

English, German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish

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

  • Free 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)

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 noon
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 cots (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: from 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.

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 Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alex

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Winchester Christmas Markets weekend away
Room was comfortable and very central to Winchester which was great, however a few external factors made the stay disappointing. Was woken up by a fire alarm Sunday morning ~6am twice. Was disturbed by slamming doors continuously on Monday morning from ~9am. There was no room service available on Sunday evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience is great little dust in room pillows not to my preference but over all a very enjoyable experience would definitely recommend to anyone and come back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alarm!
We stayed here for a weekend in Winchester for the Christmas market. When we arrived in our room we were a little put out by the small bed and the old style of the room, it was a bit like being in the servants quarters! However, we weren't too put off as we had really booked for location. On the first morning we were there an alarm sounded really loudly in the room, after a minute or so it stopped and we didn't think much more, it was probably 10am. The next morning we were woken by the same alarm at about 6.20! Really not ok that early and did not appreciate it. Managed to go back to sleep, only to be woken again! Nothing was said to us as we checked out but hugely disappointed with the alarm situation. 3 times in one weekend, and so early, was really not ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not good
No parking available, bathroom mouldy on shower curtain and tiles with cracked tiles on the floor. Fire alarm went off twice. Able to hear couple in above room having s*x, soundproofing on rooms not good. Reception and bar areas nice but rooms more like 2 star. Would not return and definitely not value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs updating.
The front of house staff were very good. But the cleaning staff were bad, our room was dirty, especially in the bathroom. The rooms are tired and need updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice one night stay
Booked a one night stay for birthday trip away, first time in this hotel. Our privilege room was on the top floor with nice view of the cathedral, it was spacious & comfortable the bed was big & particularly comfy & I had a great sleep. Large tv, fridge, good coffee, nice toiletries, robes & slippers all made for a very enjoyable stay. Room was a bit cold on arrival but we plugged in electric heater & it warmed up super quick. I would agree with other reviewers that the hotel it’s self needs a refurb yes paint work was a bit marked & chipped & the window catches were certainly passed their best, the window sill area was all a bit scruffy looking & the table top particularly marked & very much in need of replacement. However the room & bathroom were spotlessly clean so no complaints there from us. Breakfast was a very pleasant experience, good selection of hot & cold food, pastries, cereals, fruit etc the coffee machine takes forever as does the toaster but we weren’t in a hurry so didn’t cause us any issues. All in all a good time was had by us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Angie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was described as being "soundproof", which is why we chose to stay. Ironically,this is the noisiest hotel we've ever stayed in. Every sound from the corridor and neighbouring rooms can be heard. The room was ok otherwise, and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for Christmas market - right next to Cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The tvin the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
5 minutes from Christmas Markets and town with bars and food. Hotel staff very nice and made to feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel parking was a nightmare we have a disabled badge but this made no difference.parking spaces were sealed off apparently for the use of staff but were empty,so disappointing start to the holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
OK stay but not great!
Ok stay. But room was not available at 1500 hrs as advertise, but half hour later ( apparently previous guests did not vacate on time ). Given it is an old property, condition is pretty good !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the centre of Winchester. Clean, well-equipped room. Some noise from the plumbing and the bed sunk in the middle.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tod, Hailsham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a relaxing evening. Great view of cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Expensive Stay
Staff friendly, clean room although bathroom needs updating as does the carpet in bar area. Got lucky with the parking to our relief and the close proximity of the hotel to the centre is great. The biggest bug bear of our stay was the price of a bottle of wine at £36.00 that costs £16.00 in Tesco. The cost of the stay was expensive also.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LK

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly. Great location. Room/bathroom just a bit tired. Shower wasnt great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Winchester
Ideally situated in center of town. Loads of car parking around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024