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About the Hotel

Paternoster Row, Winchester, United Kingdom, SO23 9LQ

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
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2 persons
11 m² 
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1 Double bed
Shower
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Double Room
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2 persons
15 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Landscape view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Executive Double Room
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2 persons
15 m² 
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1 Double bed
Garden view
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Winchester1400 ft
Airports
Southampton (SOU) 10.1 mi
Bournemouth (BOH) 37.7 mi
Bus
Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Adults only
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Cribs
  • 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
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Paternoster Row, Winchester, United Kingdom, SO23 9LQ
Nearby
Church
Winchester Cathedral
1200 ft
Museums
Winchester City Mill
1200 ft
Statue of Alfred the Great
900 ft
The Square
Winchester City Museum
600 ft
Public Building
Guildhall Winchester
600 ft
High Street London
Winchester Buttercross
1200 ft
Church
St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church
800 ft
101 High Street
God Begot House
1500 ft
Church
Saint Lawrence Church
1100 ft
Garden
Abbey Gardens
700 ft
Garden
Dean Garnier Garden
1100 ft
Shopping Area
The Brooks Shopping Centre
800 ft
North Walls
Winnall Moors Nature Reserve
1800 ft
Restaurants
Chococo
500 ft
152 High Street
The Haberdashers Kitchen
500 ft
8 High Street
Palm Pan Asia
700 ft
166-167 High Street
Patisserie Valerie
500 ft
154 High Street
Gandhi Indian Cuisine
600 ft
163-164 High Street
Alfies
500 ft
157 High Street
Crown and Anchor
700 ft
168 High Street
The Stable Bar and Restaurant Ltd
800 ft
31B The Square
Pret A Manger
700 ft
25 High Street
The Old Vine
1100 ft
8 Great Minster Street

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 3270 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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.
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