Accommodation near Highclere Castle

The first room we were given stunk of cigarette smoke coming from the bathroom. Odd as the room had been cleaned. The reception staff immediately gave us a better room. I also found it a little weird that the hallways were so dim (?). The wall sconces were on but didn’t throw much light.

Great central location albeit a bit noisy on a Friday night!

Clean rooms, very central for the town. Would recommend to anyone looking for a lovely place to stay in Winchester. Breakfast was good and enjoyed the pool. Although please note children only allowed for 1 hour in the morning which was a bit of a disappointment.

We enjoyed our one night stay however feel there are improvements that would enhance the experience. Breakfast was nice with a good selection and welcoming staff. The welcome wine was a generous touch at check in. The outdoor pool is great however would be improved with keeping the area tidy and organised when guests have left their towels and drinking glasses behind. I found it really unpleasant using the steam room when I noticed a plaster on the floor amongst many hairs, the next day the plaster was still on the floor and proved the steam room had not been cleaned, the sauna was also covered in hairs on the floor. Shame as the facilities were lovely but needed cleaning. I was surprised no slippers were available in the rooms with the robes. Also the water dispenser had not been replenished so on exiting the sauna there was no water available. It felt very low standards that the basics had not been seen to. Check in at 4pm also seems quite late. The room was nice enough for what we needed for a night however if staying longer there’s no wardrobe to unpack, just some coat hooks on the wall. The hotel is great for a night and if you’re lucky with good weather to enjoy the outdoor pool. Although we felt some areas needed improvement we did have a really good time and thought the young staff were very friendly and helpful.

Hair cuts for staff. Stronger air con.

Stayed one night, room only. This is a great option if staying in the area. Very pleasant reception area and helpful staff. Our room on first floor was very lcomfortable and large enough for a sofa and sitting area with TV. Spacious bathroom. The only criticism is that the fittings are a bit outdated but worked fine. The pool is nice although the jacuzzi was out of action. We didn’t use it but there is a large fitness area with all the usual equipment. Plenty of free parking out front. Excellent value with Hotels.com.