Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Hallway
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Paternoster Row, Winchester, England, SO23 9LQ
  • Winchester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Winchester
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Hotel with a restaurant, 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 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'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 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.

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

  • 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
  • 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

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.
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

  • 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
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Wessex Mercure
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Winchester Wessex By Sunday
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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday former Mercure hotel

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1004 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We had a lovely stay, staff were very helpful both before and during the stay. The hotel was clean, staff friendly but decor was a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No VAT Invoice provided at checkout. Money was taken out of my account by the Hotel. Not by Hotels.com I should have received a VAT Invoice from the Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. The hotel room was ample, with furnishings catering to our needs. The view from our window over the cathedral was spectacular, and we appreciated the hotel's centrality; we could pop in and out as we needed. The price of the breakfast was a little steep; we only indulged once, but would have liked to more: there was a good range of healthy options available. I was really sorry to leave this excellent accommodation at the end of our holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was not very clear,didn’t come in to clean room 😡
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesmin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The is a good hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my second time in the hotel.The room was clean and food was great, the staff were very friendly.I certainly recommend this hotel.Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winchester city

Great location in Winchester with limited parking, get there early.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chuc

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC, TV was like an Desk Top screen, no Coffee Pot, No Micowave, No mini Freeze, Smell, the only thing was good it customer Service.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Glynis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We paid £15.50 each for a full englush breakfast. We came down at 9am. The scrambled egg tasted terrible. All the breakfast was cold. For this amount of money it was i feel this was very poor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
I liked nothing about this hotel apart from the location. It is extremely dated and the service is poor. Not recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service

It was ok but could have been better.

The first room was in poor condition. They moved us.The 2nd was better. However the mattress did not go all the way to the headboard and couldn't be moved. The gap meant the extremely soft pillows slipped into the gap. So no pillow or move down the bed and hang your feet over the edge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen J

Travelled with family
Dated but very comfortable. Only minor complaint/observation was that there were no USB connections in the room and reception had no adaptors. In this day and age the double outlet in the room could be upgraded to include USB at minima;l cost,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An expensive stop over!

It was Okay! Breakfast was very nice! Beds were lovely, and comfortable. Everything else was acceptable, but nothing special. Decor and furniture rather dated ! Noisy outside. Quite expensive both for room only and for breakfast! Also had to pay for parking!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central and VFM

Good value for money and situated right next to the cathedral. Not the most attractive externally though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly, helpful front of house staff

The location is superb. The room furnishings tired but comfortable. Reception staff were excellent with local advice. Breakfast service and buffet range brilliant. House kerping poor. My bed was never made over 4 days, the body wash ran out and wasn't replaced, my towels were replaced daily which l didn’t require and the coffe/ tea rooms supplies a bit haphazard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Close to all the historic sites, restaurants etc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good

Rooms very small but manager found us something larger, Breakfast far too expensive for three of us on business trip so off to Weatherspoons we went. Convenient position for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025