Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

location

shabby furniture and fittings

Good location, very clean.

There was nothing to dislike.

Everything was good, lovely location quiet accessible car park staff if only the weather was better

Nice clean rooms. Friendly staff.

Location.

My emailed request, which I had a reply to, apparently hadn’t got to the hotel! Sad looking property that needs updating and some repairs. Loose handle on bath. Stair rod loose. The lobby in the extension wouldn’t look out of place in a poor old people’s home! Sustainability is their watchword hence no cleaning unless requested but housekeeping needs to come in daily to empty bins and restock tea, coffee and milk, replace cups in the room so they are clean for use. We had to do that ourselves. If you had been slightly taller than me your head would have been touching the ceiling in the shower. Breakfast badly cooked, particularly the eggs, and left under heated lights. No covers on bread, cold meats and cheese. Cheap coffee! We had to serve ourselves and make our own drinks and toast. We wondered what we were paying for. It felt more like money saving than sustainability. Would not recommend this hotel.

The bed was comfortable. The view of the Cathedral was pretty good. The staff we spoke to were friendly and helpful.

Whilst the foyer, bar, & restaurant looked like they'd had a refurb, everywhere else looked a bit tired. The bathroom particularly looked like it needed updating. The cleanliness wasn't great, especially the spiral staircase to the bar which has thick layers of dust at the back of each step. On Saturday morning the glasses from the night before were still unclean on the bar. Little things each but which lead to an overall impression. Maybe lack of staff?

the location is perfect for walking into Winchester

hotel is perfectly adequate but lacks charm