Winchester Royal Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Winchester with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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The Winchester Royal Hotel, near Winchester Cathedral, has a peaceful garden and sunny terrace. The Garden View Restaurant serves breakfast, and the bar offers a relaxing spot. WiFi is available in public areas. Guests praise the central location, breakfast, and staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
St Peter Street, Winchester, England, SO23 8BS

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Horsepower The Museum Of The King's Royal Hussars - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Winchester - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 7 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Gaolhouse (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Josie's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bangkok Bistro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Winchester Royal Hotel

Hotel near South Downs National Park
At Winchester Royal Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Garden View Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Local meal delivery service, 7 meeting rooms, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 81 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like late night room service and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Designer toiletries, deep soaking tubs, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
12 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Best Western Premier Collection Winchester Royal Hotel
Winchester Royal
Winchester Royal Hotel Hotel
Winchester Royal Hotel Winchester
Winchester Royal Hotel Hotel Winchester

Frequently asked questions

Is Winchester Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 Royal Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Winchester Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Winchester Royal Hotel located?

Situated in Winchester, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of The Deanery, Theatre Royal Winchester, and Westgate Museum. Winchester Cathedral and City Museum are also within 10 minutes. Winchester Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Winchester Royal Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Helpful and friendly staff. Good amenities at hotel. Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, historic building, quiet garden to enjoy a coffee or drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property served our needs for our one night stay in Winchester. We had wished we had booked two nights by the end of our first day in Winchester. We are glad we stayed here and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little hotel which was walking distance from a lot of food and shopping as well as the cathedral and other sites. Beautiful garden, nice bar, and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, quality hotel in the centre of town. Friendly staff, good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Staff & service
Well sited hotel for exploring central Winchester but kinda tired interior and sting you for parking in the inadequate capacity carpark
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Classic Hotel in the City Centre

Classic hotel with lovely indoor and outdoor spaces, we had a beautiful spacious Feature room. Professional and friendly team with great service - right in the centre of the city couldn’t be a better location and has parking for visitors with cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a really lovely walled courtyard. It is located very close to Winchester Cathedral and other tourist sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs a good clean and refresh. Very good location. Walkable to many cafes and a few restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GR8 Position for business & pleasure in Winchester , lovely garden. reception & housekeeper extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Wish we’d stayed longer!

Fantastic stay - got upgraded to a lovely suite! Staff fantastic - even dealt well with a fire alarm evacuation which was dealt with professionally! (It was a false alarm)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Early check in

Arrived at 1.30 and where able to check in to our room early which was so helpful as we needed to get ready for my sons wedding ceremony. Room upgraded and so lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just pure class!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient and comfortable place to stay and the staff are most obliging and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old hotel with the welcome addition of an accessible car park. It was very central and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal position staff very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building near the centre. Room was big and very comfortable, staff were all friendly and helpful. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great room and location. Superb garden, we will definitely be going back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was in poor condition and I had to ask that someone cleaned the shower and toilet as it looked as if it had not been done for some time. When I asked if we could change rooms I was informed that the room was one assigned to a guest booking through Expedia. This was not the first time I have come across this and will no longer book through Expedia as they seem to be allocated inferior rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to the city shops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

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

Excellent staff

Lovely hotel - a step back in time. Very friendly and professional staff throughout the hotel, including the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and terrific staff. Air conditioning would have made it great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

We had an amazing stay, the location was perfect- central to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024