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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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Breakfast info

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

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything in the hotel was perfect. Clean, spacious room. Huge, comfortable bed. Staff lovely.
  • Rita
    Australia Australia
    The property was a centuries old building with history. Our accommodation was in a new wing. It was comfortable & charming, particularly the lounge area next to the bar. The staff were all friendly & accommodating & the location was perfect for...
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff and a lovely card for our anniversary. Had a great stay , location is excellent.
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was very good, with a range of good things including plenty of fruit and various cereals. The location is excellent for exploring the city.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good choice with allergens clearly marked. Also good quality ingredients used.
  • Gaynor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely friendly staff rooms very comfortable and clean great location
  • Des
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    In the centre of the lovely old city close to cathedral and shops. Good breakfast. Stayed here ahead of cruising from Southampton which is only 15 mins away by train.
  • Leo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had excellent friendly service, particularly from young waiter Vishal who had only recently started. We had our wedding reception in this hotel in 1990 so it was lovely to return to a special place for us. It was great to find it had lost none...
  • Layla
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, good room size. The hotel has a lovely back garden to sit and relax.
  • Patrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff. Vishram was very friendly and attentive at our evening meal. Reception staff were very helpful and welcoming. Great location. Delicious food

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Garden Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Winchester Royal Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £15 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

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.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel is non-smoking throughout.

FAQs about Winchester Royal Hotel

  • Guests staying at Winchester Royal Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Winchester Royal Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Winchester Royal Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Garden Restaurant

  • Check-in at Winchester Royal Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Winchester Royal Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Winchester Royal Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Winchester Royal Hotel is 350 yards from the centre of Winchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.