Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 15.00 per night. Parking height restrictions apply.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 17.50 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Winchester, just steps from Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Christmas Market. It is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Theatre Royal Winchester and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Great Hall.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Winchester Wessex Hotel

Average nightly price at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$76
February	US$83
March	US$91
April	US$93
May	US$119
June	US$128
July	US$125
August	US$114
September	US$121
October	US$141
November	US$107
December	US$126

What guests think

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday impresses most guests with its unbeatable central location beside the cathedral and generally friendly staff, but reviews consistently note dated interiors, variable upkeep, and value concerns compared with the prices charged.

Rooms range from comfortable with cathedral views to small or noisy, and many mention a lack of air conditioning, heat issues, and tired bathrooms. Cleanliness and housekeeping are mixed, with some spotless stays and others citing dust, mould, or missed servicing. Breakfast and dining feedback is inconsistent and frequently described as overpriced, while parking is limited, tight, and usually paid. Expect a fantastic location and friendly faces in a hotel that feels worn.

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Facilities

On-site parking is central but limited, tight, and charged; the bar and restaurant are available, though offerings or service can feel limited or pricey.

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10

Leigh

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in the centre of Winchester. The bar was expensive.

8

Neil

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel in a very good central location. Car park is very tight with large pillars but we got the last space.

8

Grant

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking can be an issue, but DO NOT pay for breakfast. £17.50 per person and very limited choice and not well cooked at all

8

Francis

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic central location. Parking can be a bit hit and miss at busy times, and unfortunately you are unable to reserve a parking space.

6

Gareth

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is well situated just off the high street, we managed to park on site, which was a bonus. The hotel was clean but fixtures and furnishings was very out dated and worn. The reception staff were nice and pleasant but we didn’t eat or drink in restaurant so cannot comment on that. The room was very spacious with lovely view of the cathedral but as mentioned before room needs a make over!

8

Marcus

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location good. Car park limited and v cramped

8

Jim

23 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing to complain about as such. Staff were very friendly & helpful. Hotel has a superb location for Winchester Cathedral & High St Shopping. Decor was a little bit tired generally but rooms were clean. Parking was good value but it’s a shame it’s on a first come basis & you cannot reserve a parking bay - only a problem if you want to drive out somewhere.

6

ashley

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very untidy old fashioned hotel but fantastic location. Very expensive for what you get. Extra charges for parking and breakfast.

8

Emma

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location however only complaint is the beds were so uncomfortable had awful sleep because of this Parking limited too

8

Linda

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Proximity to the Cathedral is great. The bar and restaurant seem to be in a transition with a new ordering, etc system but that should be transitory. Reception staff very helpful. Room very comfortable-in the heat it wasn’t possible to open windows wider and fan inadequate. I hope they invest in individual room AC units for future visits.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many found rooms clean, while others reported dust, stained bedding, mouldy grout, and missed or inconsistent servicing.

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Debbie

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I want to headline this review by saying that the staff at this hotel - reception, housekeeping and restaurant - without exception were pleasant, attentive, helpful and professional and they alone deserve a high-star rating. Additionally, the hotel is very well located for all the main attractions in Winchester. However ... I must concur with earlier reviewers and say that this is not a 4* hotel. It may well have been when Margo & Jerry Leadbetter stayed there but now it is dingy, tired and worn. The attention to detail in the cleaning of our rooms and the communal areas was poor - the internal telephone in one room (which didn't even work) had a layer of dust that was so thick it was solid. The bathrooms, while basically clean, were so shabby that it almost felt unhygienic. If we hadn't already paid a not insubstantial amount on check-in, we may well at this point have taken our chances with the Travelodge across the road. We took our concerns to the reception staff who immediately did absolutely the right thing and offered us alternative accommodations and eventually an upgrade to 'executive' rooms which, while in slightly better condition, still lacked in cleanliness with a grape found under one bed and an abandoned sock under the other. Two out of four windows had very makeshift mechanisms which left the rooms a bit draughty. I'm sure that this hotel was - and could again be - very nice, but it's clearly a couple of decades overdue for a refurb. A shame.

6

Olivia

14 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty bath and dirty cotton buds left on the side in the bathroom.

8

Hayley

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room , and comfortable,

2

Vince

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booking in was ok. Room was very small. Window would not fully close so at 5.30 am very noisy when bins were emptied. Bed was only 4ft wide, no mattress protector and only two pillows. Mattress very uncomfortable. Bed was jammed up against wall so impossible to get out unless climbing over partner. Soap dispensers screwed to the wall far too high for having a bath. Had to call reception as kettle was hidden under a tv cupboard. Not very clean, radiator dusty as were other areas. Dark and dingy room.

6

claire

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in room 230 and found hotel very dated. No water available in room and stain on bedding. Bathroom shower awful as ceiling very low so shower head was low down.

10

Charles

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay in Winchester,hotel staff were great.the room was nice with a lovely comfortable bed.There was dust around the lamp bases and the back of the tv was very dusty however this won’t stop us from staying again.we are planning to stay again in September.

8

Joanne

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location is superb. The room furnishings tired but comfortable. Reception staff were excellent with local advice. Breakfast service and buffet range brilliant. House kerping poor. My bed was never made over 4 days, the body wash ran out and wasn't replaced, my towels were replaced daily which l didn’t require and the coffe/ tea rooms supplies a bit haphazard.

8

Kim

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn't eat at hotel mainly good cleanliness however toilet bowl very stained needed bleach and a scrub. Bed comfy nice view basic group ideal for one night

4

Barry

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was rude and gave no information. The room had cobwebs and the bathroom was awful. The tiles and sealant we covered in mould as were the taps and the toilet was not clean. There was a box of tissues with only 1 tissue in it. The bar was very expensive but the bar man was very friendly

4

ANTHONY

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stay regularly at this property and the standard has been falling. This time the room had not been cleaned properly and the reception desk was only manned intermittently. Also tissues In room no longer supplied and loo paper much cheaper. On previous visits I have noticed that the unattended back entrance is permanently open and taken with the empty front hall, security is non existent. I had the sense that the hotel is struggling and hope that I am wrong as the rooms with a cathedral view are pleasant. (NB the view is obscured for some rooms when trees are in leaf).

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely; some are comfortable with cathedral views, but many feel dated, run warm without air conditioning, or suffer from noise, small sizes, tired bathrooms, and limited power or USB points.

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Dr Rob

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location in the centre of Winchester. The room was very small. Clean but not immaculate. One small kettle. Very hot. Noisy. Average at best.

6

Sheena

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large bedroom . Very dated . Very noisy outside

8

Anita

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel conveniently located for the reason of my stay. Comfortable room, nice view of the cathedral

6

DAVID

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were allocated room 233. looked out over a service road which was extremely busy throughout the night. Kept us awake most of the night.

6

Eva

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is very central, hotel lobby is fine, room was nice and tidy but a little tired, bathroom needs updating however it did have a de-misting mirror. No air-con but it did have a good fan and the windows can be opened as well which I prefer anyway. Door lock for our room happened to be dodgy and needed fixing (didn’t unlock and yes it was our room), the night time staff (a lovely gentleman at the reception) was super helpful. The view outside the window was on the street side this time and some building work was happening opposite the hotel. The bed was comfortable so we had a good night sleep despite someone singing their heart out and some loud bin noises happened briefly which both are uncontrollable circumstances by the hotel. Overall I would stay there again if I found a cheaper rate for street side room or if it was facing the cathedral side.

6

Fiona

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Central location, but hotel rooms are dated and the bathrooms are poor and desperate for updating.

6

Jemma

12 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly staff. Beautiful views of the cathedral. Really nice comfy bed. But the hotel is very tired. Our ‘premium’ room which we paid extra for had a very stained carpet and quite a mouldy bath panel. It couldn’t be better located for exploring Winchester but it definitely needs updating. Tinned fruit for breakfast too which I always think is a bit yucky when it’s advertised as fresh fruit salad.

6

Lisa

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was acceptable for one night. No air conditioning but a fan was provided - the room was very warm and the fan quite noisy overnight. Dated decor and significant wear and tear in the bathroom. Plenty of plug sockets but no usb ports in the room. Complimentary toiletries (shampoo, conditioner and shower gel) were good quality. Central location, less than two minutes walk from the high street.

8

Stephen J

9 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated but very comfortable. Only minor complaint/observation was that there were no USB connections in the room and reception had no adaptors. In this day and age the double outlet in the room could be upgraded to include USB at minima;l cost,

8

ANTHONY

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The old Mercure is rebranding. It’s still the same tatty and hideous building but the staff are always friendly and helpful. I had a refurbished room overlooking the cathedral which was very quiet and pleasant. Rooms at the back are noisier.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though reception coverage and problem resolution can be inconsistent, with occasional check-in issues and slow responses.

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10

Cherrie

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk gentleman was exceptional!

6

Jose

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room in good condition Wonderful view of the cathedral from my window No information in the room - no details about anything such as internet access, breakfast, checkout times Staff rarely present at reception A strange experience.

10

Jonathan

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a one night stay for birthday trip away, first time in this hotel. Our privilege room was on the top floor with nice view of the cathedral, it was spacious & comfortable the bed was big & particularly comfy & I had a great sleep. Large tv, fridge, good coffee, nice toiletries, robes & slippers all made for a very enjoyable stay. Room was a bit cold on arrival but we plugged in electric heater & it warmed up super quick. I would agree with other reviewers that the hotel it’s self needs a refurb yes paint work was a bit marked & chipped & the window catches were certainly passed their best, the window sill area was all a bit scruffy looking & the table top particularly marked & very much in need of replacement. However the room & bathroom were spotlessly clean so no complaints there from us. Breakfast was a very pleasant experience, good selection of hot & cold food, pastries, cereals, fruit etc the coffee machine takes forever as does the toaster but we weren’t in a hurry so didn’t cause us any issues. All in all a good time was had by us.

10

Jan-Erik

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You probably can’t Get a better location in Winchester. The staff was very accomodating and friendly and made our stay very enjoyable.

6

MICHAEL

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The iron in my room did not work. I tried multiple times to call reception and they would not pick up. I went downstairs to ask for an iron and the reception staff, at the very quiet reception said she'd get one sent up. It never arrived. I had to chase housekeeping, who eventually brought an iron. The reception staff were extremely poor. At breakfast the coffee machine was not working, and the orange juice and water was not being topped up. All in all very poor for a hotel charging so much.

10

Susan

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were welcoming, friendly and very attentive. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was very good; I enjoyed my porridge which was made as soon as requested. The bar area had very pleasant staff and a very relaxing atmosphere. This is one of the best hotels I have stayed at.

4

PRIYA

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was raining and very later, we were tired of trying to find this hotel. The receptionist said she couldnt help us find it at all. Same lady Fara wouldnt open the door to let my husband me and our baby in, though it was cold and raining. Despite me telling her i wanted to book a room because i saw rooms available online, she said no rooms available, go to travelodge oppoisite. She said I could book online if I wanted to, so i did but she still wouldnt let us in! Even though i showed her on my phone. She stood there arguing it takes time for the booking to come through and she needs to wait before letting us in. We asked her why she wasn't checking and she decided to go to the computer. Finally she let us in and then we waited longer, after which she contacted someone to give us a emergency room. Having a 11 week yr old with me made no difrerence, she was adament not to open the doors and she took no responsibility for treating us in this way. I am appauled at her behaviour. She said we could have been drunk and before us there were drunk people around. She also said everyone is the same, thats how we treat them. The manager was spoken to in the morning. He defended her and said this is our policy we have done nothing wrong. But the conversation resulted in him refunding the parking charge. Ive never been treated like this before by hotel staff. Other than this the mugs in the room were dirty. Zak offered outstanding customer service and went out of his way

8

Joanne

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location is superb. The room furnishings tired but comfortable. Reception staff were excellent with local advice. Breakfast service and buffet range brilliant. House kerping poor. My bed was never made over 4 days, the body wash ran out and wasn't replaced, my towels were replaced daily which l didn’t require and the coffe/ tea rooms supplies a bit haphazard.

2

Neil

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No-one at the property to greet us. Phoned the contact number and they could not locate the booking. Eventually presumably found it but said no room available and they would have to refund!! Terrible situation for my daughter to suffer when staying for her graduation!

10

Sally

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were so helpful and friendly in all areas, reception, breakfast restaurant and bar. A really nice atmosphere and very easy check in and check out.

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Location

Excellent, walkable location beside the cathedral and High Street, convenient for sights and transport.

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Gillian

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find. Close to all the historic sites, restaurants etc.

8

Peter

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In an ideal location in the town, nice spacious building & room

10

Carolyn

14 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's in the centre of Winchester so everything is within walking distance.

8

Rob

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine. Lovely location, right next door to the cathedral and very central. I got the impression there is a budget wing for contractors and another wing which caters more for more social stays, a hotel of two halves you might say but my van wouldn’t fit in the car park and l got a parking ticket which kind of ruined my morning but l would certainly stay again but l’d book a parking space first 🙄

10

Tod

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for a relaxing evening. Great view of cathedral

10

Jan-Erik

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You probably can’t Get a better location in Winchester. The staff was very accomodating and friendly and made our stay very enjoyable.

10

Krzysztof

12 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location to visit and explore Winchester.

8

Astrid

24 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

View from my window onto Winchester Cathedral was unique. Everyone absolutely friendly and helpful.

8

Judith

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Right next to the Cathedral wit parking

10

Paul

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location

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Dining

Breakfast and dining are inconsistent; several guests found breakfast limited, cold, or overpriced, while a minority praised it or noted a basic menu.

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mark

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and tidy hotel only let down by the breakfast which was over priced and not good at all

8

Roy

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good room and bed. Choice of menu in the evening very limited. Mostly burger type food so didn’t use the dining room. Realise that it is off season and the hotel very quiet so, unfortunately, no atmosphere in the bar which we also didn’t use.

10

Ralph

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All the members of the staff that we met were pleasant and helpful. Special thanks to reception, breakfast waitress and lady cleaning member of staff for leaving her work and escorting us to the lift. Great breakfast.

8

Grant

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking can be an issue, but DO NOT pay for breakfast. £17.50 per person and very limited choice and not well cooked at all

6

Martin

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very tired. Lots of damage. The breakfast is awful and too expensive Out of the group of 10 (5 rooms) only 2 had working air conditioning. It was clean. Location was good.

8

David

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel, comfortable bed and quiet rooms. Friendly helpful staff, good breakfast and central location right next to the Cathedral and Christmas markets.

6

Nicky

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is tired, needs a refurbishment and money spent on public areas. Staff are lovely but not enough of them to keep up with customer needs. Breakfast was a prime example, it was a busy service, but plates were not being cleared and replenishment of hot and cold food not kept up with. Generally poor value for money.

4

Glynis

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We paid £15.50 each for a full englush breakfast. We came down at 9am. The scrambled egg tasted terrible. All the breakfast was cold. For this amount of money it was i feel this was very poor

4

Pippa

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Interesting stay. The common areas are lovely, although parts need better upkeep, for example there was rubbish under chairs in the upstairs seating area for over 12 hours. The breakfast is not worth the money, and the scrambled eggs were extremely salty to the point of being inedible, this was rectified and the guy hosting was helpful but it was obviously not a favourite as we were the only ones eating there. The room itself needed help. The bit we were put in felt like a hostel. Very much! Not fancy at all. Bathroom needed better cleaning and updating, there was a mini bar fridge switched off and mouldy! I couldn’t sleep well as the sheets were scratchy, pillows awful and the noise from others tvs very loud. Honestly I expected more from such a fabulous hotel location. Wouldn’t stay again.

8

Linda

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Proximity to the Cathedral is great. The bar and restaurant seem to be in a transition with a new ordering, etc system but that should be transitory. Reception staff very helpful. Room very comfortable-in the heat it wasn’t possible to open windows wider and fan inadequate. I hope they invest in individual room AC units for future visits.

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1 $93	2 $107	3 $112	4 $110	5 $101	6 $144	7 $165
8 $94	9 $109	10 $113	11 $115	12 $115	13 $151	14 $168
15 $95	16 $111	17 $136	18 $117	19 $113	20 $193	21 $247
22 $138	23 $139	24 $128	25 $138	26 $182	27 $173	28 $484
29 $138	30 $138

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