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About the Hotel
Paternoster Row,
Winchester,
United Kingdom,
SO23 9LQ,
Hampshire
Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel is located in the historic heart of Winchester, offering picturesque views of Winchester Cathedral. The hotel features a range of comfortable accommodations designed for leisure and business travelers alike. Its close proximity to many attractions makes it an ideal base to explore the city's rich heritage. Guests can enjoy easy access to historical sites such as Jane Austen's house and the legendary Round Table of King Arthur.
Location
The hotel is ideally situated near major attractions, including the Royal Green Jackets Museum and Winchester City Mill. Guests can explore the vibrant local scene, which includes independent shops and eateries. Convenient transportation options are available, with Southampton located just 12.5 miles away.
Rooms
The hotel offers classic, executive, and privilege rooms to accommodate a variety of guests. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Privilege rooms also feature a complimentary minibar, bathrobes, and slippers for added comfort. All rooms include ensuite bathrooms with a bathtub and shower.
Eat & Drink
The Wessex Restaurant specializes in modern British cuisine, with an extensive menu for guests to choose from. Patrons can enjoy their meals while taking in scenic views of Winchester Cathedral. A hearty breakfast offers a vast selection of hot and cold items, while the King's Lounge serves a range of drinks, light snacks, and afternoon tea.
Leisure & Business
Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel features five meeting rooms tailored for business visitors, providing a professional environment for events. The hotel offers amenities such as complimentary wired Internet access and a banquet hall. Guests can also access a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry services to enhance their stay.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Wi-Fi
Parking
GBP 15 per day
Luggage storage
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour services
24-hour reception
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Sports & Fitness
Golf course
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cots
Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
Paternoster Row,
Winchester,
United Kingdom,
SO23 9LQ,
Hampshire
Map view
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Paternoster Row,
Winchester,
United Kingdom,
SO23 9LQ,
Hampshire
City landmarks
Museum
The Gurkha Museum
710 m
The Castle Castle Avenue
The Great Hall
670 m
Castle
Wolvesey Castle
840 m
Museum
Westgate Museum
640 m
Museum
The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum
810 m
Museum
Royal Green Jackets Museum
820 m
1 King Alfred Place
St Bartholomew's Church
850 m
Winchester College College Street
Winchester College
640 m
Sussex
South Downs Way
850 m
Museum
The Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps
670 m
Museum
The Rifles Museum
660 m
Museum
Winchester's Military Museums
760 m
Old Winchester Hill Lane
Old Winchester Hill
770 m
Peninsula Barracks Romsey Road Peninsula Barracks
HorsePower
790 m
Gallery
The Winchester Studio & Gallery
810 m
The Weirs Winchester
640 m
Library
Winchester Discovery Centre
690 m
Nearby
Church
Winchester Cathedral
340 m
Museum
Winchester City Mill
350 m
Statue of Alfred the Great
260 m
The Square
Winchester City Museum
160 m
Public Building
Guildhall Winchester
170 m
High Street London
Winchester Buttercross
350 m
Church
St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church
230 m
101 High Street
God Begot House
440 m
Church
Saint Lawrence Church
320 m
Garden
Abbey Gardens
210 m
Garden
Dean Garnier Garden
330 m
Shopping Area
The Brooks Shopping Centre
230 m
North Walls
Winnall Moors Nature Reserve
530 m
Restaurants
Chococo
140 m
152 High Street
Pitcher & Piano
140 m
57 Colebrook Street
The Haberdashers Kitchen
140 m
8 High Street
Palm Pan Asia
200 m
166-167 High Street
Gandhi Indian Cuisine
180 m
163-164 High Street
Alfies
140 m
157 High Street
The William Walker
190 m
34 The Square
Crown and Anchor
200 m
168 High Street
Pret A Manger
210 m
25 High Street
The Stable Bar and Restaurant Ltd
230 m
31B The Square
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
68%
liked the hotel and would stay again
great location
friendly staff
tired appearance
dining could be better
6.8/10
Nice
Rooms
6.5
Location
8.3
Service
7.3
Dining
6.3
Guest reviews
6.8/10
based on 12 reviews
7.0
7.0/10 based on 3177 reviews
William
United Kingdom,
February
2024
7.4/10
The hotel had a great location directly alongside the cathedral and town, making it easy to explore Winchester's attractions. The rooms, although clean, felt outdated, with a leak under the sink and a faulty bedside lamp. The service was friendly and responsive to our requests. The dining options were varied but some dishes fell short of expectations. Overall, a convenient place to stay with some room for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were tidy but in need of updating, with minor issues like the leak and lamp. They were clean but could use some dusting.
Service
8.0
The staff were very friendly and accommodating, promptly attending to our needs.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location couldn't be better, right next to the cathedral and town center, within easy reach of all attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience offered a good variety, but some dishes were subpar in quality. The location in the High Street was convenient for exploring.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had a heated towel rail in the bathroom, which was a nice touch, but some areas needed better maintenance.
Jamie
United Kingdom,
January
2024
8.0/10
The hotel had amazing rooms with a fantastic view that we greatly appreciated. However, the rooms were very small and overpriced for the standard offered. The service was excellent, with a professional approach and delightful staff. The location was superb, close to the magnificent Winchester Cathedral. The dining experience was very good overall, with a lovely selection of quality food. Facilities were satisfactory, but some aspects could be improved.
Rooms
7.0
I had an amazing view from my room, which I greatly appreciated. However, the room was very small and overpriced for the standard it offered.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, with a professional approach and delightful staff.
Location
9.0
The location was awesome, within almost touching distance of the magnificent Winchester Cathedral.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very good, with a lovely selection of good quality food.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, with room for improvement.
Spencer
United Kingdom,
November
2023
8.0/10
The hotel overlooks the Cathedral, making it perfect for exploring Winchester, right around the corner from the town center. The rooms are a bit old and worn but suitable for a double stay. The service was fantastic with attentive and apologetic staff who even discounted our stay. The dining experience was a mix of badly displayed buffet but excellent food quality. The location couldn't be better for sightseeing but it lacks ideal dining choices.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are a bit old and worn but still suitable for a double stay.
Service
9.0
The service was fantastic with attentive and apologetic staff who even discounted our stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel overlooks the Cathedral, making it perfect for exploring Winchester, right around the corner from the town center.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was a mix of badly displayed buffet but excellent food quality.
Facilities
8.0
Various facilities are available, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Albert
United States,
October
2023
8.2/10
My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The rooms were comfortable, though the bathroom sink had some small chips, which was a bit odd. The service was lovely, and the location was great, overlooking the Cathedral and right in the center of town. The dining experience was okay, with a decent selection, but the prices were a bit steep compared to nearby options.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable and clean, ensuring a good night's rest.
Service
9.0
The staff took the time to greet me warmly and were very helpful during my stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was superb, offering a picturesque view of the Cathedral and being conveniently situated in the heart of town.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had a good selection, but the prices were a bit high considering other options nearby.
Facilities
The hotel offered adequate facilities to meet my needs during my stay.
Emily
United States,
September
2023
6.4/10
The hotel had a tired and shabby appearance, but my room was fairly comfortable and had everything I needed. The staff were generally welcoming and friendly, although there were some delays at reception. The location was excellent, right in the middle of town, close to local amenities and with a lovely view of Winchester Cathedral. The dining experience was acceptable but could have been better. Overall, it was an okay stay with some shortcomings but met my basic requirements.
Rooms
6.0
My room was okay, fairly comfortable and had everything I required.
Service
7.0
The staff were generally welcoming and friendly, but there were some delays at reception.
Location
8.0
The location was excellent, right in the middle of town, close to local amenities and with a lovely view of Winchester Cathedral.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was okay, not outstanding but acceptable.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were basic but functional.
great location
tired appearance
Geoff
United Kingdom,
September
2023
6.8/10
The hotel's location is fantastic, with its own car park but could benefit from assistance with luggage. The rooms were clean but had minor maintenance issues. The staff was friendly overall, although there were some service lapses. The dining experience was satisfactory but could use improvement. The facilities were decent, with potential for enhancement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean but had minor maintenance issues.
Service
6.0
The staff was friendly overall, although there were some service lapses.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is fantastic, with its own car park but could benefit from assistance with luggage.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was satisfactory but could use improvement.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, with potential for enhancement.
Clyde
United States,
September
2023
6.8/10
I stayed at the hotel and found the location to be perfect, right behind the cathedral, and close to restaurants and takeaways. The room service was friendly and supportive, though there were some disturbances from the market set up that affected my sleep. The lack of breakfast options for the price was a letdown, but the full English was tasty. The hotel had all the amenities I needed, and the stunning location near the Cathedral was a definite highlight despite the worn carpets.
Rooms
6.0
Despite facing the street, the room was clean and comfortable, although it had a strong smell of damp.
Service
7.0
The hotel staff was friendly and supportive, but there were disturbances from the market set up that affected my sleep.
Location
8.0
The hotel is perfectly located near the Cathedral, with various dining options close by, but the threadbare carpets were a downside.
Dining
6.0
I found the lack of breakfast options disappointing given the price, but the full English was tasty.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had all the necessary facilities, though the worn carpets were a drawback.
Great location
Strong damp smell
John
United States,
June
2023
6.8/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of highs and lows. While the rooms offered a beautiful view of the Cathedral, they were a bit chilly initially, and the cleanliness could have been better. The service was lacking in promptness but the staff was friendly. The hotel's location made up for its shortcomings, being centrally located with easy access to everything. The dining experience was satisfactory with friendly staff, though the breakfast was quite basic. Overall, the hotel provided a decent stay with room for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms overlooked the Cathedral and had a picturesque view, but cleanliness could be improved.
Service
6.0
The staff was friendly but service lacked promptness.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of all attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average, with friendly staff but basic breakfast options.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers standard facilities.
Archibald
United Kingdom,
June
2023
5.0/10
The hotel was very dated and in need of repairs, with rooms that lacked any executive touch and bathrooms in need of a makeover. Unfortunately, cleanliness was an issue with stains on the walls and worn-out furniture. Being situated right next to the Cathedral is a plus, but overall, not a place I would recommend to a friend.
Rooms
5.0
The room I stayed in was definitely not worth the money. It lacked any sense of luxury, with poor paintwork, chipped tiles, and outdated furniture. The bathroom was in dire need of an upgrade, and the cleanliness left much to be desired.
Service
5.0
The reception staff could smile a bit more, and the service was underwhelming. Requests were met with unhelpful responses, leaving me disappointed with the level of service provided.
Location
7.0
The location of the hotel is one of its few saving graces, being right next to the Cathedral and close to Winchester City Center. This convenience almost makes up for the other shortcomings of the property.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience met my expectations but didn't offer any exceptional options. I found the range of choices somewhat limited, and my personal favorite was not on the menu.
Facilities
The facilities at the hotel were not up to par with modern standards. They were dated, and some were in need of repairs. The lack of attention to detail in maintaining the amenities was evident throughout my stay.
Reg
United Kingdom,
June
2023
8.2/10
The hotel's location is fantastic, right next to the Winchester Cathedral in the heart of the city center. The rooms were a mix of amazing and worn-out, with minor cleanliness issues but a great view. The service was exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to accommodate special requests. However, the dining was a bit overpriced for what was offered.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms had a mix of positives and negatives. They were amazing in some aspects but worn-out in others. There were minor cleanliness issues found under the table but the view was great.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, with staff being lovely, thoughtful, and helpful. They went out of their way to fulfill special requests and make the stay enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is perfect, right next to the magnificent Winchester Cathedral in the city center. Ideal for exploring the town.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall, but slightly overpriced for what was offered, especially the buffet breakfast at GBP15.50 per head.
Facilities
great location
worn-out rooms
Margaret
United States,
May
2023
7.0/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, albeit small, were well-equipped and modern with a superb view of Winchester Cathedral. The service was friendly and helpful, although lacking charm at times. The location was excellent for walking to the center but noisy due to nearby establishments. Dining was varied and satisfying, although limited for specific dietary requirements.
Rooms
8.0
The room, although classified as small, had everything I needed and a superb view of Winchester Cathedral.
Service
7.0
The staff were very friendly and helpful, even assisting with changing our room when we weren't satisfied.
Location
6.0
The hotel's central location was very convenient for exploring the city, but it was noisy due to nearby establishments.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered varied options but was limited for those with dietary restrictions.
Facilities
Mary
United States,
May
2023
5.4/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. On the bright side, the view of the cathedral from my room was a lovely surprise. However, the room itself was quite tired and in need of some serious renovations, especially the bathrooms. The outdated decor and shabby amenities didn't meet my expectations.
Rooms
5.0
The room had a view of the cathedral, which was a pleasant surprise. However, the room was tired and in need of renovation. The bathroom was particularly nasty and the towels were thin and unpleasant.
Service
7.0
The staff were polite and helpful, but I did notice that some seemed more interested in their phones than attending to guests. Despite this, the receptionist was really polite and responsive to requests.
Location
8.0
The location was one of the main reasons I returned to the hotel. It's ideal for exploring Winchester, within easy walking distance of key locations like the Cathedral, shops, and restaurants.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was pretty average given the price. While the menu had everything available, the lack of luxury for the price was disappointing.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel facilities are very dated and need modernizing, especially when it comes to decor and amenities. Some improvements in this area would greatly enhance the guest experience.