Winchester Royal Hotel

United Kingdom , Winchester
WINCHESTER, St Peter Street
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Suzanne

Nice quiet spacious clean room (carpet a bit frayed in places) - just what we needed for a business stay. Good location in quiet street but handy for the town centre.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

Stephen

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Graham

The room was good it had a large en-suite with bath and separate shower. The staff were all very courteous.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Eva

Room

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Julia

Room was clean and comfortable, the staff were very helpful. Would have been nicer if breakfast was included and parking also.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Karen

Lovely hotel, staff friendly and helpful, nice breakfast, might want to Consider changing tea bags!!

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Danny

The hotel was nice and clean. Some of the features within the room could do with updating. The TV was connected to the WiFi which is a nice touch, as most hotels have this feature disabled. Parking was limited, meaning we had to find some elsewhere.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Louisa

Lovely hotel, lovely food and lovely staff. Very central location, a great place to stay

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Simon

Loved Winchester. What a pretty town. Hotel well located and the staff were fairly pleasant, but that’s where it ends. We were allocated a tiny room, poor quality duvet, boiling hot - even with the radiator off, fan on and window open. 3* bathroom. Odd hotel. Given the price, we definitely wouldn’t return.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Rebecca

Great location, close to the train station and very close to the main high street.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Mark

Room was nice, staff were great. Location for central Winchester was excellent

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2026

Darin

Great location and great breakfast

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Tim

If you are looking for an elegant, historic, clean yet simple stay then this is the hotel for you in Winchester. The old building is beautiful inside and out. The staff are very friendly and also very helpful. This was the first time we were travelling with our 4 month old baby and the staff were very accommodating (all staff were but the name Lynn is the one I remember) and helped us store our pram safely without havingto carry it up the stairs several times per day. Great hotel all round, well done and will 100% stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Vanessa

The room had some dust and under the toilet rim was not clean I noticed it from the bathtub

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Neil

Friendly helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Simon

Room was good,food good and the staff outstanding..had a great night in the bar.Breakfast was fantastic,will definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Mine

It was a very comfortable stay. The hotel’s location if very convenient and the stuff was vert helpful and friendly. I was travelling with my dog and they provided a dog bed and a food bowl for our stay. Highly reccommended!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2025

becky

The room wasn’t the one we paid for we asked for a deluxe room and got a double room. Parking was awful. The room was very hot but you couldn’t open the window open completely, I’ve never had a fan on in December. I just felt disappointed for the amount we paid.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Graham

We had one breakfast during our 2 day spell which was excellent

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Dec 2025

ROD

Very disappointing with our room. It was in the annex, at the end of a dark corridor, window overlooking the car park and a brick wall. Lovely white towels, but very small shower. Bathroom floor was dirty, dust on all skirting boards, toilet brush dirty on the top. Their cleaners need to give it a jolly good clean. Room smelt of drains, told reception on leaving.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2025

Helen

Breakfast menu was good as we payed for breakfast when we got there. Beds where really comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Jayne

Lovely clean room

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Simon

Ues

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

caron

A lovely hotel right in the town easy walk into the centre for the museum, cathedral and Christmas market. Food was nice but a bit expensive. Car parking was a nightmare.
We arrived at the car park for the hotel and it was full. We waited an hour and I went to reception to say we can’t get parked and I was told that if we had waited over 20 minutes we were going to get a parking ticket. We were then told there was an overflow car park which we were lucky to get parked in as I needed a disabled bay.
Luckily we didn’t use the car whilst staying at the hotel so we didn’t have the same parking issue. Once we got to our room there was a qr code to scan for extra information. There was a map where the overflow car park was. I asked reception why wasn’t the car park info e mailed to you before arrival and was told it does if you booked direct. Surely all guests should receive this info before arriving. Four other cars had the same problem and waited for a long time to get parked.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Nov 2025

David

Nice hotel,convenient for town centre, room was nice overlooking garden - except there appears to be a fan/machinery unit ? above room which makes annoying humming noise in evening/early morning (didn't notice during night).
Requested wake up call (0600hrs) as had early morning hospital appointment - sadly did not receive call but fortunately managed arrive in time.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Michelle

Friendly staff , great location , comfortable beds And very good breakfast . Would stay again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

Lesley

Clean room. Helpful and friendly staff. Good amenities at hotel. Great central location.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2025

John

The room was in poor condition and I had to ask that someone cleaned the shower and toilet as it looked as if it had not been done for some time.
When I asked if we could change rooms I was informed that the room was one assigned to a guest booking through Expedia. This was not the first time I have come across this and will no longer book through Expedia as they seem to be allocated inferior rooms.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Kevin

This property served our needs for our one night stay in Winchester. We had wished we had booked two nights by the end of our first day in Winchester. We are glad we stayed here and would recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Samuel

Enjoyed our stay nice breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Alison

Great location, so central, good breakfast, accommodation slightly jaded.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

Richard

Fine

Business

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2025

Bridgette

Great breakfast and great view into the lovely garden from our room and the dining room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Neil

Close to everything, historic building, quiet garden to enjoy a coffee or drink.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Kim

Excellent Location, Basic Room, Lovely Garden

Excellent location. Room was basic. Short spans of stairs from entrance and to rooms was a bit difficult as we were traveling with large luggage. Lovely garden area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Great hotel with the attractions right on the door

The review i gave for the first night still stands hotel was clean room with garden view was excellent and the bar plus staff was excellent. Centrally the hotel was next to all the minster and gallerys. Would highly recommend. Our experience was great.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2025

Mary

Lovely town

Breakfast was superb, but lots of steps in the dining area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Great hotel and great staff.

Weather was good on our first day and we got use of the garden area for drinks and snacks. The room was very comfortable and clean and the service was great. We had booked the Wednesday night and then decided to book additionally night on the Tuesday so we could see around Winchester and we are glad we did. The hotel reception managed to leave us in the same garden vie room rather than moving to the Feature double room. Although this room was bigger and more facilities within the room we were happy to stay within the room we were in. So the staff were very accommodating and very helpful. Would recommend this hotel for its staff and its location. John McLelland

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Ben

Well sited hotel for exploring central Winchester but kinda tired interior and sting you for parking in the inadequate capacity carpark

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

George

Really nice, spacious rooms. We stayed with our 2 small children and there was enough room for all of us.
The location is perfect - very central but on a quiet street. The best feature of the hotel is the garden seating. Eating outside there is very special indeed.
My only complaint is the charge of 15 pound for parking! I've never stayed at a hotel before and been charged for parking. And when I was shocked at the cost the receptionist rolled her eyes at me, as though I was the one being unreasonable for even questioning it (I was merely surprised and was very polite, so there was no need for her reaction). In general though the staff were very nice and acommodating.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

27 Aug 2025

Ruth

We weren’t advised about the outdoor film showing in the garden outside our room until 11:45pm. This prevented us from sleeping. Also there are 2 car parks which I wasn’t told about. We couldn’t park one night and had to find another car park. Staff were apologetic and offered a partial refund which we accepted. Could have been avoided if we were put in a suitable room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Sharne

Early check in

Arrived at 1.30 and where able to check in to our room early which was so helpful as we needed to get ready for my sons wedding ceremony. Room upgraded and so lovely

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Colin

Classic Hotel in the City Centre

Classic hotel with lovely indoor and outdoor spaces, we had a beautiful spacious Feature room.

Professional and friendly team with great service - right in the centre of the city couldn’t be a better location and has parking for visitors with cars.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Rosalind

Just pure class!

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Jennifer

The property had sloping rickety floors. It was unsafe.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Dean

Loved this little hotel which was walking distance from a lot of food and shopping as well as the cathedral and other sites. Beautiful garden, nice bar, and delicious breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Darren

Wish we’d stayed longer!

Fantastic stay - got upgraded to a lovely suite! Staff fantastic - even dealt well with a fire alarm evacuation which was dealt with professionally! (It was a false alarm)

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Aug 2025

Nancy

Needs a good clean and refresh. Very good location. Walkable to many cafes and a few restaurants.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Christine

Such a beautiful place

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Christine

Perfect location. We didn’t eat at the hotel so can’t comment. The staff were pleasant and efficient. The garden area is beautiful with plenty of seating.

The only thing was that the room was so hot. A fan was provided but luckily I’d also taken my own. The windows don’t open far for security.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025

Andrew

Room needs renovation

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Simon

Great overnight stay

We stayed for one night. Lovely lady on reception, polite, efficient and friendly. Beautiful room (we were given an upgrade), very spacious, clean, comfortable bed. Plenty of choice with tea, coffee, biscuits etc.
The toiletries were good quality. Lovely big bathroom.
The room was mega hot but there was a great fan so no problem. Would recommend. Great location too.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2025

John

Breakfast was lacking quality and layout.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

BRIAN THOMAS

Ideal position staff very good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

Morag

GR8 Position for business & pleasure in Winchester , lovely garden. reception & housekeeper extremely helpful

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

Neal

The Winchester Royal Hotel was great for one night's stay. My garden view room felt like a suite after my stay in one of London's modern hotels with a tiny narrow room. The room had almost everything one would want--except for air conditioning. It was a tad warm and stuffy. They did have a fan to provide circulation. Since my room was on the ground floor, I did not feel comfortable leaving the windows open even with the safety chain that should keep someone from being able to climb through. It was cooler outside than inside. Lack of air conditioning in some of the rooms would not be a problem during cooler periods.

I enjoyed having the tea kettle and the towel warmer. There were also an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer that I did not use. The TV worked well. The chair was comfortable. The bed was comfortable as well. The towels are thick and fluffy. The step up into the tub/shower is high. Someone with mobility issues might find it difficult to maneuver getting into and out of the tub. The glass between the shower and toilet only goes halfway down the length of the tub. Water gets on the floor.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Alan

A nice, quality hotel in the centre of town. Friendly staff, good food.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Catherine

Clean, comfortable and great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Jeremy

The hotel has a really lovely walled courtyard. It is located very close to Winchester Cathedral and other tourist sites.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2025

Lucinda

It was a very peaceful place, spotlessly clean, nice bed and bedlinen easy walk from the train station and town centre and cathedral. The garden was so peaceful. Lots of plugs, nice lights pleasant decor and toiletries. I booked an upgraded executive room for the following elements that weren’t all provided: black out blinds (they were there but didn’t cover the window so bright) garden view (I got it but only after stressful negotiations with reception) deep soak tub (it was a regular bath) robe and slippers(weren’t provided) the bed was good but the pillows were like bricks. They don’t have aircon either. The first room they put me in at the back of the hotel had a horrible view and I think possibly water heater pipes under the floor. If you stay you need to ensure you upgrade to a garden view and I wouldn’t recommend for hot summer nights as the fan doesn’t really cut it. Probably better for autumn or spring.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Sara

Was not sign posted it was hard to get to.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

Vladimir

We stayed one night in the feature room and it was good - power showers, comfy bed and quiet. The room was cozy and nice.

Shame there is no AC which could be very problematic during the heat.

Check in process was smooth and quick and staff was friendly and efficient.

The hotel has great location and a lovely garden.

It is patchy at parts to call it luxury but the overall impression is positive.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

SUE

A lovely old hotel with the welcome addition of an accessible car park. It was very central and easy to find.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2025

david

didn't have a/c

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2025

Deb

Only some rooms have air con. Not ours and was hot & stuffy. Fan provided helped but frustrating when you know just up the corridor has air con

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Francesca

We had a lovely stay here. Everyone was very welcoming, friendly and attentive. Upon arrival we had to wait for our room to be ready and had a drink in the garden which was so peaceful. Our room was very spacious and we had alot of space to put our clothes away, the bed was nice but it was two beds put together and it was very clear, but nothing major still had the best sleep. The shower was amazing great water pressure and good temperature.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2025

Rickie

This property was clearly once a lovely hotel but it seems a little tired in need of a refurb. The room was quite hot so we were grateful for the fan. No fridge in the room to keep water cold. Also closing the very full bar at 11 on a Saturday night seemed a bit early too. Paying £15 a night for parking in the hotel car park was also a bit off considering the rooms weren't that cheap. The gardens are lovely though.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2025

Bob

Excellent staff

Lovely hotel - a step back in time. Very friendly and professional staff throughout the hotel, including the restaurant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2025

Thomas

Great location and terrific staff. Air conditioning would have made it great.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Trevor

Very old building. Lovey and comfortable beds. Breakfast very good too. £15 to park overnight. £13 breakfast if you book night before. £50 when you check in per day on room..

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2025

Shirley

Lovely building near the centre. Room was big and very comfortable, staff were all friendly and helpful. We had a great stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

patrick

This is a very convenient and comfortable place to stay and the staff are most obliging and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Graham

A really enjoyable two night stay in this excellent hotel. The room was clean, and the bed comfortable. The breakfasts were among the best I have experienced ... plenty of choice and very tasty (real honey!). The evening meal was also very good. Staff were helpful and friendly and the car parking was no problem. I highly recommend this hotel and will gladly stay there again. We even met Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse and their dog Ted!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Elise

A delightful hotel. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. The food was delicious. Loved hanging out in the courtyard for an evening nightcap. Very conveniently located in Winchester. Enjoyed all the history behind the hotel and Winchester is a fascinating town.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2025

Ruth

Lovely place to stay.

Hotel is in a great location, right in the heart of Winchester. The room was very clean, the bed really comfortable. Added bonus of a coffee machine. Staff were all polite, friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2025

Alan

Very nice old hotel with lots of history,
Comfortable bed and lots of hot water in the bathroom
The shower is in a high sided bath but it works ok if you can manage stepping into the bath.
There are a few steps to encounter in the hotel
No brochers on local attractions are provided in the hotel.
The available breakfast is comprehensive and very good.
Looks like a great place for weddings in the very nice garden.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2025

David

Parking limited and expensive. Hotel old. In city centre so convenient. Breakfast very average.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Patrick

Great hotel literally yards from the high street but set on a really quiet road.
Staff were all super helpful and it has a great bar and garden where you can sit and chill after a busy day sightseeing.
Theres two carparks at this hotel which although you have to pay for, are superb and super convenient.
Beds are big & comfy and i wouldn't hesitate in using this hotel again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2025

Verified traveler

The hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Lida

Clean, great room and location. Superb garden, we will definitely be going back!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2025

Jane

Great, character hotel right in the centre of Winchester.
Easy walking distance of the high street and Catherderal and numerous restaurants and coffee shops.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Lovely room and fantastic bathroom however general maintenance of the room could be improved.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2025

Rachel

Expensive for the quality of the hotel. Room and bathroom was dated.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2025

Robert

A really nice hotel and we had a lovely freshly decorated and very large room (Jane Austen suite). Also a great location with a beautiful garden. But rather let down by a lack of readiness on the part of the staff. Bar without nuts or the right glasses. And, worse insufficient tables for breakfast for which a queue formed. We went elsewhere (The Ivy) which was probably a good choice. But would still return. Just hope they sharpen up their act.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2025

Liz

Beds were comfortable and the room was well furnished, clean and pleasant.
It would have been nice to have decaffeinated tea bags available, as my partner doesn't drink caffeine.
But the big disappointment is having to pay for car parking even overnight. We noted that many car parks in Winchester were free on Sundays.
I did know about this prior to booking. Also taking a £50 deposit showed a lack of trust in customers.
I think the car parking charges are unpopular with the hotel's customers.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

martyn

👍

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Alicia

Had a fabulous stay with a garden view room. Just an observation, not a criticism but the parking was extremely hard to find.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

RACHEL

The rooms were very nice, the staff were extremely accommodating, going out of their way to be helpful. Breakfast was ok. The breakfast room is nice but there were some issues with replenishment of items in busy times.
On check out there were some confusions about what had already been paid for via Expedia. It took a little while to sort out.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2025

John

Located in the heart of Winchester. The rooms are spacious and bed comfortable. Lounge areas very nice. The rooms are probably due some attention as they are a bit tired

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Daniel

Very nice hotel close to the city shops.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2025

The

We had a most enjoyable two night stay in a twin/double garden view room. Having read warnings about limited parking for guests, we arrived shortly after 11am and secured a parking space. The receptionist helpfully volunteered to contact us once our room was ready, allowing us to check in more than two hours earlier than the stated time.
Our room was at the furthest end of the modern extension to the rear of the hotel. This meant following a long corridor and negotiating several fire doors, but we were rewarded with an extremely quiet room with no disturbance from footfall outside.
The room exceeded our expectations in being spacious, pleasantly decorated, and well equipped. Whilst it was far from being newly refurbished, there were no maintenance issues and housekeeping was of a good standard. Similarly, our bathroom was of adequate size and clean, and everything worked. Crucially, the room provided our two essentials for a good stay – a comfortable bed and a good shower.
We made use of the hotel’s comfortable and roomy lounge, but not the adjacent bar. Neither did we use the restaurant, preferring to sample some of Winchester’s restaurants, cafes, and bars, all within a few minutes walk.
All in all, an excellent city break!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2025

Anurag

The hotel is conveniently located just steps away from the high street. It has a beautiful garden and the breakfast buffet is delicious. The staff are nice and helped us carry our luggage to our room as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

Rebekah

One night stay

Great hotel , situated in a great location. Comfortable beds , clean bathroom, great shower. Did not use any of the hotel dining or drinks service to make comment on this.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2025

Simon

Good location

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2025

Susan

Very comfortable room, beautiful garden view! Easy short walk to shopping, dining, cathedral. Wonderful city!

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2025

margaret

Tukki at the front desk was extremely helpful. She upgraded us to a suite because it was the only room available when we arrived early. Appreciated.

We appreciate the buildings in Winchester are very old but we think overall maintenance of rooms could be better. Coffee stains on the carpet, a little touch up paint and minor repair on walls in the bathroom could go a long way.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Cold room

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2024

Victoria

Great location for central Winchester. The parking situation is awful, we stayed 6 nights, and were in and out whilst staying and spent what seemed like ages driving around the one way system going from one car park to another trying to find space (each time you tried either the top or bottom car park it was another loop around the whole of the city centre!) It would be helpful if residents could secure a given space for the duration of the stay.
The hotel is comfortable (note there is no lift in the old building, so the top floor was up multiple stairs). The staff were not the friendliest (staying over Christmas and not a single Happy Christmas!)
We would stay again, so nothing stated here outweighs the convenience of the location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Peter Hetherington

Lovely family friendly hotel central to everything

Comfortable, excellent value hotel in the centre of town... One small niggle the radiator in our room clanked every half hour or so, which disturbed our sleep somewhat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2024

Elaine

We had an amazing stay, the location was perfect- central to everything.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2024

David

Great Overnight Experience

We had a good experience here, the hotel id ideally placed for the city centre, just managed to get the last parking space, although £15 for residents seems a bit steep. Staff were pleasant and helpful and the room was very quiet and comfortable.

Partner