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Mercure Wessex Winchester – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
Paternoster Row, Winchester SO23 9LQ, England
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Mercure Wessex Winchester
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Ranked #6 of 15 hotels in Winchester
4.0 of 5 stars 320 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Car park(14)
  • High Street(10)
  • Very good(8)
  • Cathedral view(6)
  • Executive room(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Secret hotels(4)
  • Reception staff(3)
  • Christmas party(3)
  • Sunday morning(3)
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Paris, France
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“superb location-right next door to winchester high st”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Winchester is a charming little town and the Mercure Wessex fits in well - Their location is a big big big plus! 30 metres from the hight street, plus we had a view over the cathedral and the cathedral grounds and gardens are adjacent to the hotel - It is a charming site at breakfast for example because their coffee room overlooks the cathedral green. There is also a public parking just outside the hotel and the hotel has a paid parking so it is very easy to just explore the lovely hight street. The hotel wasn't that new and the plumbing a bit tired, yes could have done with slightly better heating but the rooms were comfortable and big. Served the purpose - convenient to get to main sites - Winchester College - Cathedral etc so would definitely go back and I recommend it - Internet worked well. I have stayed in better hotels but honestly Mercure Wessex seems like the best option for Winchester.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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William McWilliam, General Manager at Mercure Wessex Winchester, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Dear roxinparis, Thankyou very much for yor kind words. I am delighted you had such an enjoyable stay at Mercure Winchester. It really ss the best option in Winchester for all it offers, particularly for its great location and fantastic views of the cathedral. I hope we can welcome you back agin in the near future. Kind regards, William McWilliam
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Whakatane, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

We had two really nice large comfortable rooms at this extremely well located hotel in historic Winchester. The staff in general were very friendly. Breakfast was great.

If we were going back to Winchester, we would be happy to stay again.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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William McWilliam, General Manager at Mercure Wessex Winchester, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Dear Steven1967, Delighted to hear that you had a comfortable stay here at Mercure Winchester and would stay again. I really hope you do. Kind regards, William McWilliam
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Bucks England
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Rally nice comfortable business hotel right in the heart of Winchester”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Stayed one night while on business.Was delighted to have lovely view of the cathedral from my room.Room was very comfortable.Slight mix up at arrival because my booking by the company I was working for had not gone through, but this was quickly resolved.I didn't eat in the restaurant in the evening as it seemed slightly pricey but several popular restaurants were in easy walking distance. Breakfast was lovely. I would certainly return to this hotel for a leisure break .

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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William McWilliam, General Manager at Mercure Wessex Winchester, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Dear newportruth, Thanks for writing a review. I am delighted you had a pleasant stay. Mercure Winchester is a ideal for both business and leisure and I look forward to welcoming you back soon. There may be plenty of options for dining in Winchester however we do offer great value a`la carte and fixed price menus. (3 Courses from £15.00 ) with the best view in Winchester thrown in. Kind regards, William McWilliam
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Cambridge
1 review
“Not the best”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Peeling wall paper, the previous occupants' orange peel in the waste basket and a freezing room made our recent stay in this hotel less than ideal. On the plus side the bed was comfortable and the staff helpful. It would have been helpful had the web site made clear that there was little prospect of parking anywhere near the hotel. We've stayed in lots of Mercure hotels in the UK and elsewhere. This wasn't the best by any means.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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12 March 2012
Dear DB, I am really sorry that your stay was not up to our usual high standards. I have advised the housekeeper that there is no excuse for the bin not being emptied. The Maintenance Engineer has attended to the heating system which should now be much improved and capable of handling even the coldest of weather. On a positive note I was pleased to hear that you found the bed to be comfortable and the staff helpfull. Hopefully we will see you agin when the weather warms up. Kind regards, William McWilliam
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Shropshire England
1 review
“Cold!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Room allocated to us was a little tired and cold! An electric fan heater was supplied which did work but for a hotel of this standard I would expect integral heating/aircon. Granted we did stay on one of the coldest weekends of the winter but every part of the hotel was cold.
Staff ok, breakfast buffet good

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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William McWilliam, General Manager at Mercure Wessex Winchester, responded to this review
12 March 2012
Dear Georgie1969, Thank you for your review. I am sorry that the heating in your room did not function as well as it should have, but pleased that we were able to offer an altenative during this exceptionally cold weekend. We have prepared for future cold snaps with the provision of ancillary heating throughout should it be required. Hopefully we can welcome you back when the weather warms up. Kind regards, William McWilliam
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Address: Paternoster Row, Winchester SO23 9LQ, England
Price range (per night):* INR6,217 - 10,810

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