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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Winchester Cathedral

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The Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel blends modern comfort with historic surroundings. Guests unwind with coffee or newspapers in the bar, savor international dishes at Wessex Restaurant, or use the conference facilities. Visitors praise the helpful staff and prime location.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Paternoster Row, Winchester, England, SO23 9LQ

What's nearby

  • Winchester Guildhall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Winchester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Winchester - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

Upscale hotel near Winchester Cathedral
Located close to Winchester Christmas Market and Winchester College, Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site international cuisine brasserie, Wessex Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 94 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday located?

Located in the heart of Winchester, this hotel is steps from Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Christmas Market. Great Hall and Winchester College are also within 10 minutes. Winchester Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1002 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

6/10 Okay

derek

Location is perfect for central Winchester
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy to find. Room spacious, clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking safe and secure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is dated but more than adequate. The room was ok for a night although it was as difficult to stop a tap dripping. Very well situated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Central location - excellent Room was noisy - mostly from the AC unit. Room and general areas of the hotel looked tired.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 3 nights. Excellent staff and very comfortable bed. Delicious breakfast. The location is perfect, the view from our room was Winchester Cathedral. Parking is reasonably priced at the hotel but you need to get there early as the car park is not very large Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In an ideal location in the town, nice spacious building & room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Staff helpful, The hotel itself, is in a great location but it looks tired and is more shabby than chic…. a good lick of paint, would make all the difference ..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It’s fine for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is simply very 'tired' and dated. It needs a good revamp. The breakfast is anything but varied or ecciting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Lynn

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

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice hotel, with a comfortable room, very good meals, and easy walking distance to major sites in Winchester. We look forward to staying there again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

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

Comfortable room

Hotel conveniently located for the reason of my stay. Comfortable room, nice view of the cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ambience. The staff were very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

Fantastic location. Hotel a bit tired but what a view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Great location in Winchester

Really good place to stop in central Winchester
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wilf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good break with value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was fine with a nice view of the Cathedral but showed considerable signs of wear and tear. The bathroom had a cracked basin, a toilet that wouldn't flush properly and a bath that hadn't been cleaned. We advised reception about the bath when we arrived, they promised to sort it the next day, but it was still dirty 2 days later when we left. Breakfast was fine (but definitely not free) and we enjoyed the location in the centre of Winchester.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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