City center retreat .Steps from the hotel, you'll find Winchester Christmas Market and Winchester Cathedral. Great Hall and Winchester College are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
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
Horsepower The Museum Of The King's Royal Hussars - 8 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
Pret a Manger - 2 min walk
Rick Stein Restaurant - 2 min walk
Alfie's - 2 min walk
Crown & Anchor - 3 min walk
About this property
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday
4-star hotel near Winchester Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 23605 square feet (2193 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 4-star Winchester hotel is smoke free.
1 building
94 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Meeting rooms
23605 sq ft of conference space
2193 sq m of conference space
Built in 1964
Deli
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Elevator
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday offers 94 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday to the airport?
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday is 11.9 mi (20-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday on Oct 12, 2025 start from $85.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday.
Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.50 per person.
Is there a casino at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grosvenor Casino (19-min drive) and Genting Casino (20-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
Is there free parking at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?
Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per night.
Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday have a pool?
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday does not have a pool.
Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday have a restaurant?
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday is home to Wessex Restaurant, which features international cuisine.
Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday to downtown Winchester?
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday is 0.2 mi away from Winchester.
Reviews
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Reviews
7.4
Good
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Stayed here many times over the last couple of decades. First time since it got sold by Mercure. Worst room I’ve ever had here. No air con in summer means sleeping with the window open but it looks out onto the noisy corner of a car park so you get endless noise from cars and the shouty owners.
Bed rather hard but that might just be a personal preference thing.
Bathroom incredibly tired - grouting is grim and rather perished, bath panel rattling in the breeze, etc. Not untypical for this hotel as it has been looking tired for years yet still no refit.
The bathroom of room 133 had dirty grouting and extensive lime scale on the edge of the bath. The room was extremely noisy with lorry movements to a warehouse opposite and rubbish trucks for a large part of the nights
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!
Our room was on the Cathedral side. We could not see the Cathedral because of the trees, but we enjoyed them and the green meadow, the calm, and the bells when we opened the window. The location was super for walking to the historical sites, museums, restaurants, grocery store, and the train station.
The room we had was a good size and with good facilities(comfortable bed/bathroom etc) our only reservation was that some of the decor needs updating eg settee was worn and not very comfortable.
However, overall the room was good value and our stay was thoroughly enjoyable
No VAT Invoice provided at checkout. Money was taken out of my account by the Hotel. Not by Hotels.com
I should have received a VAT Invoice from the Hotel.
We had a lovely stay. The hotel room was ample, with furnishings catering to our needs. The view from our window over the cathedral was spectacular, and we appreciated the hotel's centrality; we could pop in and out as we needed. The price of the breakfast was a little steep; we only indulged once, but would have liked to more: there was a good range of healthy options available. I was really sorry to leave this excellent accommodation at the end of our holiday.