Winchester Royal Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

About this property

The Winchester Royal Hotel is a charming 81-bedroom hotel in the heart of historic Winchester. It offers on-site parking (charges apply), elegant and spacious rooms, and is a 5-minute walk from the cathedral. Certain parts of the Winchester Royal Hotel date back to the 1600s. The property has been a hotel for the past two centuries. The spacious bedrooms have a cosy seating area, private bathroom and facilities for making tea and coffee. Overlooking the beautiful walled garden, the award-winning Garden Restaurant serves a modern European menu throughout the day. Full English and continental breakfasts are available each morning. Winchester train station is a 10-minute walk away, and Royal Winchester Golf Club is a 10-minute drive. A choice of shops and museums are within easy walking distance.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tammy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, very central. Beautiful building, lots of character. Lovely and friendly staff.”
Mini
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Everything about our stay was perfect. Hotel is located in the heart of the city, within walking distance to restaurants, shops, main attraction (Such as Winchester Cathedral etc). Staff was curious, kind and friendly. I couldn't have wished for a...”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location on a side street but 5 min walk to Main Street with shops, restaurants, pubs snd Cathedral. Old hotel, a little dated in some areas but all in all very comfortable and authentic.”
Ryan
Ireland Ireland
“Just home from 3 nights at the Winchester Royal and we could not have had a nicer time. The hotel is well located, very clean and lovely rooms - very comfortable bed too. But most of all the staff were so incredible - I am a nursing mother and was...”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely garden, in centre of Winchester so near everything. Excellent breakfast.”
Mary-anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We liked the location and really enjoyed the breakfast. The hotel was comfortable and clean too. A real find.”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff at reception were helpful. Kaitlynn (waitress) was very smiley, helpful and engaged in conversation with us. For dinner the lamb chops were very good. Breakfast menu was good.”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable bed and a good quality breakfast too.”
Ling
Singapore Singapore
“Early check-in after a long flight – much appreciated!”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable room if rather overlooked. Hotel within a short walk of city centre facilities. Breakfast good,”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Garden Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Winchester Royal Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$65. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel is non-smoking throughout.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.