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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Winchester Cathedral

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

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

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

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Winchester

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday puts you in the heart of Winchester, within steps of Winchester Christmas Market and Winchester Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The brasserie, Wessex Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 23605 square feet (2193 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available at weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Winchester hotel include Great Hall and Winchester College.

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Theatre Royal Winchester - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Winchester - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rick Stein - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Winchester Cathedral
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 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.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 23605 sq ft of conference space
  • 2193 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1964
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday 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.

Languages

English, German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday on 20 Apr 2025 start from NZ$179.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

Yep, Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday has a self car park for GBP 15.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

The closest beach to Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday is Weston Hard Woolston Beach (20.1 km).

Is Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday is a hit with families.

Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is offered at weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

No, Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1031 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price , great location , hotel just very run down and old , terrible smell near the downstairs toilet. Breakfast very basic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value option
Was unsure about booking as it had a low customer rating, however in the whole we were pleasantly surprised. The location is excellent just off the high street and overlooking the cathedral at the back. Parking was fine and there were always spaces during our stay. Our bedroom was a good size and the bed very comfortable. No problem with the bathroom. If we were being picky I’d say the bedroom/ bathroom was a little dated but for what we paid was fine. I have to say the hotel isn’t the most attractive visually. A two story boring block on the outside and very brown on the inside!! But again that wasn’t too important to us. Biggest disappointment was the breakfast. Very limited and basic using the cheapest ingredients. If you wanted mushrooms for example they were a special request which no one told you about! So in summary would stay again but go out for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unique view. Central location. Convenient though expensive parking. Bedside light did not work; not the bulb; may have been in this condition some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Josephine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A disappointing weekend at the Winchester Mercure
I took the option to book in on line. On arrival the receptionist could not find this so that was a waste of time. The room was ok a bit shabby and cobwebs above the bed. The bed was lumpy and uncomfortable. The air conditioning was very noisy. The bar was often unattended as the coffee machine was not working. The toilets in reception are disgusting with the ladies being blocked up. The staff were nice but didn’t seem particularly motivated. This maybe due to their working environment. Would I stay again absolutely not.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good but very dated the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with partner
Exactly what we wanted. Welcoming staff, clean room with enormous and comfortable bed. Looking out towards the Cathedral at breakfast time was a real bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tatsuo

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, comfortable bed and quiet rooms. Friendly helpful staff, good breakfast and central location right next to the Cathedral and Christmas markets.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Saved by the staff
I want to headline this review by saying that the staff at this hotel - reception, housekeeping and restaurant - without exception were pleasant, attentive, helpful and professional and they alone deserve a high-star rating. Additionally, the hotel is very well located for all the main attractions in Winchester. However ... I must concur with earlier reviewers and say that this is not a 4* hotel. It may well have been when Margo & Jerry Leadbetter stayed there but now it is dingy, tired and worn. The attention to detail in the cleaning of our rooms and the communal areas was poor - the internal telephone in one room (which didn't even work) had a layer of dust that was so thick it was solid. The bathrooms, while basically clean, were so shabby that it almost felt unhygienic. If we hadn't already paid a not insubstantial amount on check-in, we may well at this point have taken our chances with the Travelodge across the road. We took our concerns to the reception staff who immediately did absolutely the right thing and offered us alternative accommodations and eventually an upgrade to 'executive' rooms which, while in slightly better condition, still lacked in cleanliness with a grape found under one bed and an abandoned sock under the other. Two out of four windows had very makeshift mechanisms which left the rooms a bit draughty. I'm sure that this hotel was - and could again be - very nice, but it's clearly a couple of decades overdue for a refurb. A shame.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Night in Winchester
Nice central hotel. Staff friendly and room really nice, clean and huge bed! Lovely view of cathedral from our room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

The hotel room was tired. The bathroom was mouldy and there was black mould around the window
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were always helpful and friendly, Nothing was to much trouble, Easily accessible to the various historical buildings and obviously the cathedral Will definitely recommend the hotel to colleagues and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for town centre, cathedral and Christmas market. Hotel comfortable albeit a little old fashioned/tired. Staff pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Xmas in Winchester
Hotel centrally placed to visit Winchester, everything within walking distance. Decor very dated but room comfortable and clean. Hotel staff polite and very professional. Enjoyed our stay and would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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