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Reviews of Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel 4 stars

Paternoster Row, Winchester, SO23 9LQ, United Kingdom

#15 of 15 hotels in Winchester

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Review score

Based on 3466 hotel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    Short trip but brilliant location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Think this hotel is lovely but seriously needs a update quite run down in parts

    Staff at check in lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    6.0
    Would stay again but let's have a facelift, very tired!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is very tired and needs a complete revamp

    The double bed was supersize and extremely comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Should be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a Mecure hotel, this one falls well below standards of other Mecure hotels. The furniture is extremely dated, felt like living in a charity shop which is strange as Winchester is an affluent city. No swimming pool, which a lot of other Mecures have. Staff on front desk were inexperienced, seemed nervous/unsure and didn't give any information upon check-in. No one was even manning the desk upon check out. Had to spend a good 5-10 minutes searching for staff in the hotel. Very poor for a hotel that charges a high price for very little in terms of customer service/satisfaction. The only positive was the location which was close to the city centre but this was also a downfall as I was awoken by drunks prowling the streets at 3am. Overall a very poor experience. I've stayed at a lot of Mercure hotels and they have been great. This one not so much.

    Convenient Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Great Location Next door to Cathedral
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not always staff in reception

    Parking was available. Good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    The rooms are nicer than the public spaces
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The public spaces are very tired and old. The lift is smaller than a wardrobe and rather dodgy. The property smells old when you walk in. The decor is 70s but not in a good way. Although the rooms are more modern the furniture was worn in places and a drawer was broken. The room key did not work 3 times when I checked in. I had to keep walking up and down the stairs with my bag, and eventually the person on the desk came up with me and recalibrated the lock.

    The room was nice and clean. Big comfy bed and great view of the cathedral.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Not bad, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor soundproofing on windows. Our room faced the cathedral and church bells started at 7:30 in the morning. We also heard drunk people outside until late.

    Location right by the cathedral and by the cute High Street is really nice. No shortage of restaurants nearby. Room: lots of space, lots of storage, nice to have a kettle etc and little biscuits. LOVED the mattress. Very nice shower with great pressure. Decent breakfast selection if you are not picky about quality. Hot food was delicious, but fruit looked tinned and syrupy. Pastries and little choc muffins a nice touch but bit dry/stale. Very good coffee from the machine, although no decaf except instant sachets. It’s lovely how the windows of the dining room look onto the cathedral. Staff were also very friendly. Check out time generous at 12 pm. Would stay again, specially since the Travelodge next door doesn’t seem to do breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy, dated furniture in room and expensive breakfast

    Central location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Sorry to have to move on
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    It had a comfortable bar where you could sit and read and enjoy a drink. lovely views of the Cathedral

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    6.0
    Decent stay with a great view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was too soft for us. The washbasin in the bathroom needs to be fixed in order for the water to flow and not be blocked.

    Excellent staff. Great view of the Cathedral.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Safe space to return to with lovely view of the cathedral
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Areas of the property are a bit jaded and the wooden furniture in the room is serviceable but needs replacing. The rooms are clearly being updated regularly: smart tv, pod coffee machines

    Friendliness of the staff in the dining room (Michael) and the quality of the breakfast buffet. The cleanliness of the room and the view of the cathedral.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean room and comfortable bed.

    The location is brilliant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location, you can't choose a better view. 2-3 minute walk to the High Street.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs updating. Parking charge on top of hotel fee which was not clearly indicated on the website.

    Location was fab. It is right beside the cathedral with amazing views. Close to shops. Very central. Has all the amenities. Comfortable & quiet stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car parking is a problem

    Good location and clean rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel looking tired but slowly improving every visit. Toilet wasn't cleaned or bed made during our stay.

    Fresh fruit and chocolate in the room to greet us. Big comfy bed and great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfort of pillows too soft but that’s personal preference

    Location excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    6.0
    Interesting value for money Hotel next to the Cathedral.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad but it’s obviously a little tired in places, in need of a general facelift.

    This hotel is interesting and quite retro - reminds me of the 1970’s/80’s … it’s right next door to the Cathedral, and close to the start of the South Downs Way (My reason for being there) pleasant staff and super breakfast (big buffet) clean rooms. Ok value for money …

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Ok but when you add breakfast and parking a bit pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    After booking had gone through then I got told £15 for parking could have gone somewhere else where it was free parking when you stay

    Location was excellent in middle of town and breakfast good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Friendly staff. Great location and reasonable price. Will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe needs a little updating... but still acceptable.

    Great staff. Perfect location, dog friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Privelege Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a little disappointing. It certainly wasn't a full English Breakfast. Restaurant Staff were friendly.

    Friendly Staff. Close to all amenities. Lift to floors.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very basic, it was cold and bed was uncomfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    6.0
    Enjoyed ourselves
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It badly needs new carpets on stairs and public areas

    Location, location, location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    6.0
    It was comfortable and very easy to get to the city centre. Excellent location
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs updating

    It was ok

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Simple comfort done well in a perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the location was incredible and the beds were great,

    Stayed in March 2024

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