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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property

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Reception
Executive Double Room
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 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
    ‪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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 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)
  • 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 the area

Winchester

With a stay at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday, you'll be centrally located in Winchester, steps from Winchester Cathedral and 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 - 0.3 km
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Theatre Royal Winchester - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Winchester - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rick Stein Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alfie's - ‬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 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 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

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
Mercure Wessex Hotel 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. 310 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025