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Winchester Royal Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Winchester Cathedral

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

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St Peter Street, Winchester, England, SO23 8BS
  • Winchester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Winchester
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Winchester

Winchester Royal Hotel places you next to The Deanery and within a 5-minute walk of Winchester Cathedral. The 81 rooms at this hotel include electric kettles, flat-screen TVs, and free tea bags/instant coffee.

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Horsepower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Winchester - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 7 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Gaolhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪O'Neill's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bangkok Bistro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Winchester Royal Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Winchester Cathedral
Guests of Winchester Royal Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a terrace. Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include local meal delivery service, a garden, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include electric kettles, safes, and ironing boards.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden View Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 12 kids stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 13.00 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Best Western Premier Collection Winchester Royal Hotel
Winchester Royal
Winchester Royal Hotel Hotel
Winchester Royal Hotel Winchester
Winchester Royal Hotel Hotel Winchester

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Winchester Royal Hotel?

Winchester Royal Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Winchester Royal Hotel?

As of Jul 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winchester Royal Hotel on Jul 6, 2025 start from $77.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Winchester Royal Hotel?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Winchester, just steps from The Deanery and Theatre Royal Winchester, and within a short walk of Winchester Cathedral. You'll also find Winchester Guildhall and Winchester Christmas Market less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Winchester Royal Hotel?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for GBP 15.00 per night. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Winchester Royal Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Winchester Royal Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Winchester Royal Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Winchester Royal Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a soaking tub, a meal delivery service, and premium bedding.

Does Winchester Royal Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Winchester Royal Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Winchester Royal Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Garden View Restaurant.

Will Winchester Royal Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Winchester Royal Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Winchester Royal Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Winchester Royal Hotel?

The closest major airport to Winchester Royal Hotel is Southampton (SOU), which is 12.3 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 27.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Winchester Royal Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Winchester Royal Hotel.

Does Winchester Royal Hotel have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Winchester Royal Hotel.

Winchester Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

martyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous stay with a garden view room. Just an observation, not a criticism but the parking was extremely hard to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to the city shops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

The

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Helga

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anurag

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, beautiful garden view! Easy short walk to shopping, dining, cathedral. Wonderful city!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Linford

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cold room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter Hetherington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024