Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

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)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

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

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 within a 5-minute walk of 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
  • Horsepower The Museum Of The King's Royal Hussars - 8 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Rick Stein Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alfie's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬3 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.

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. 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. Continental breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 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.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM on weekends.
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 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 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 continental breakfast: 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

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
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

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

Reviews

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was no tourist info or writing note paper or pencil in the room. The bathroom wash basin waste water would not drain properly. Blocked wast pipe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Great hotel

We loved our stay in Winchester,hotel staff were great.the room was nice with a lovely comfortable bed.There was dust around the lamp bases and the back of the tv was very dusty however this won’t stop us from staying again.we are planning to stay again in September.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Very comfortable room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and quirkiness of the hotel. Staff excellent - friendly, attentive, respectful and efficient. Room was good and bed comfortable; only small drawback was lack of air conditioning on one of the hottest nights of the year!! And no prior notice of the add on charge for parking. We didn’t eat at the hotel so can’t comment about the food offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking can be an issue, but DO NOT pay for breakfast. £17.50 per person and very limited choice and not well cooked at all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen J

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel friendly staff but rooms desperately need electrical upgrade. No USB charging points and no spare socket outlets to plug in charger adapter. It would be so easy to replace single sockets with double and with USB integrated outlets. Rooms are a bit tired but appear clean and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very tired. Lots of damage. The breakfast is awful and too expensive Out of the group of 10 (5 rooms) only 2 had working air conditioning. It was clean. Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very untidy old fashioned hotel but fantastic location. Very expensive for what you get. Extra charges for parking and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to book, staff were really accommodating and helpful, great hotel all around
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was ok but a bit dated and quite expensive for what it provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

ciaran

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the Cathedral is great. The bar and restaurant seem to be in a transition with a new ordering, etc system but that should be transitory. Reception staff very helpful. Room very comfortable-in the heat it wasn’t possible to open windows wider and fan inadequate. I hope they invest in individual room AC units for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay - thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I had the best nights sleep I have had for years in any hotel I’ve stayed in! The bed was so comfortable and so were the pillows!!!!its so well situated for City Centre and Cathedral! Only thing I’d say is the room needed a little sprucing up! Saying that the price was very reasonable! Parking a little tricky!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marjory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the bedroom view of the cathedral. Bar very comfortable but unexciting drinks menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming staff and nice hotel with a good price. Allowed us to check in early to let us get to a reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Disliked: Cleanliness
We were allocated room 233. looked out over a service road which was extremely busy throughout the night. Kept us awake most of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leiah

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

Greatful for the lovely cht with the receptionist

Short overnight stay for a work training days . Clean friendly and close to the town centre. I am booking to come back in September with my partner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I needed a bed for the night at short notice in the town it was ok it did the job looks like it needs a refurb look lol a 1970’s hotel the room was so hot was given a fan which was rubbish so asked for another at reception and one was given to us so managed a little sleep . I did her the lady in front of me ask for another pillow and she was told they didn’t have any pillows !! Lady on reception was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The front staff was excellent. Unfortunately, the construction right outside my window was disruptive, though that may not have been the hotel's fault. Housekeeping hustled me out of the room right before checkout time which I found a bit not nice as I was already ready to leave and didn't need to be hurried out. (Additionally, the shower gel bottle was empty when I went to take a shower. I chose not to bring this to someone's attention as I had my own soap I could easily grab, but it's something the hotel could quality check should they want to after reading this review.) Great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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

8/10 Good

Jenifer

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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