Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Winchester Cathedral
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk.
Winchester Royal Hotel offers 81 accommodations with a safe and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Winchester Royal Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Winchester Cathedral. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Garden View Restaurant
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Self-parking available for a fee
Amenities include newspapers, a front desk safe and 7 meeting rooms
Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
Just a 4-minute walk from Winchester Cathedral and a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 7 meeting rooms available. Winchester Royal Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This Winchester hotel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Garden View Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Internet access
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Uncovered parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Garden View Restaurant
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
7 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 12 children stay free when using existing bedding.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: GBP 50.00 per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 7.50 for children
Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Up to 12 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Best Western Premier Collection Winchester Royal Hotel
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Winchester Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1004 reviews
10 - Excellent
426
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1004 reviews
8 - Good
360
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1004 reviews
6 - Okay
150
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1004 reviews
4 - Poor
52
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 reviews
2 - Terrible
16
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Deb
Travelled with partner
17 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Only some rooms have air con. Not ours and was hot & stuffy. Fan provided helped but frustrating when you know just up the corridor has air con
We had a lovely stay here. Everyone was very welcoming, friendly and attentive. Upon arrival we had to wait for our room to be ready and had a drink in the garden which was so peaceful. Our room was very spacious and we had alot of space to put our clothes away, the bed was nice but it was two beds put together and it was very clear, but nothing major still had the best sleep. The shower was amazing great water pressure and good temperature.
Francesca
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Rickie
Travelled with partner
8 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
This property was clearly once a lovely hotel but it seems a little tired in need of a refurb. The room was quite hot so we were grateful for the fan. No fridge in the room to keep water cold. Also closing the very full bar at 11 on a Saturday night seemed a bit early too. Paying £15 a night for parking in the hotel car park was also a bit off considering the rooms weren't that cheap. The gardens are lovely though.
Very old building. Lovey and comfortable beds. Breakfast very good too. £15 to park overnight. £13 breakfast if you book night before. £50 when you check in per day on room..
A really enjoyable two night stay in this excellent hotel. The room was clean, and the bed comfortable. The breakfasts were among the best I have experienced ... plenty of choice and very tasty (real honey!). The evening meal was also very good. Staff were helpful and friendly and the car parking was no problem. I highly recommend this hotel and will gladly stay there again. We even met Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse and their dog Ted!
A delightful hotel. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. The food was delicious. Loved hanging out in the courtyard for an evening nightcap. Very conveniently located in Winchester. Enjoyed all the history behind the hotel and Winchester is a fascinating town.
Hotel is in a great location, right in the heart of Winchester. The room was very clean, the bed really comfortable. Added bonus of a coffee machine. Staff were all polite, friendly and helpful.
Very nice old hotel with lots of history,
Comfortable bed and lots of hot water in the bathroom
The shower is in a high sided bath but it works ok if you can manage stepping into the bath.
There are a few steps to encounter in the hotel
No brochers on local attractions are provided in the hotel.
The available breakfast is comprehensive and very good.
Looks like a great place for weddings in the very nice garden.
Great hotel literally yards from the high street but set on a really quiet road.
Staff were all super helpful and it has a great bar and garden where you can sit and chill after a busy day sightseeing.
Theres two carparks at this hotel which although you have to pay for, are superb and super convenient.
Beds are big & comfy and i wouldn't hesitate in using this hotel again.
Great, character hotel right in the centre of Winchester.
Easy walking distance of the high street and Catherderal and numerous restaurants and coffee shops.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Lovely room and fantastic bathroom however general maintenance of the room could be improved.