Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JY, United Kingdom
#13 of 15 hotels in Winchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3562 hotel reviews
7.1Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.3
Free WiFi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 June 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomShower very basic and small, no views from your room.
Lovely location and beautiful breakfast!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Susan
United KingdomAir conditioning would have made the room a bit more comfortable. Hotel is dated from the outside but didn’t ruin our stay. Would have liked the choice of some fruit at breakfast time.
Nice spacious room with large bed. Nice view of trees outside and large patio doors to open up. Friendly helpful staff. Plenty of parking.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Colin
United KingdomIt was very tired
It’s location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Steven
United KingdomDining room, bedroom.
Location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Julian
United KingdomPricy for what it offers
Plenty of free parking and nice location. Bedroom was spacious with good tv. Very friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Wade
United KingdomLimited selection....no fried eggs and no fruit salad.Chairs need cleaning...old stains on seats. Bedroom 403 had a musty smell.0
Dining room spacious.Staff friendliness.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Sr
United KingdomNo lifts … I have breathing problems so climbing the stairs was a little hard.
Excellent variety for breakfast, The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Couldn’t fault them in any way. Lovely to see so many young families in the dining room for their breakfast.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Jill
United KingdomHeadboard banging on picture
Pool Dog friendly Atmosphere
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Sophie
United KingdomI had my wedding here and everything was pefect.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Denise
United KingdomRoom a little dated ...lots of confusing lights/switches and no separate windows - only patio type door for ventilation.
Really just used as stop over on driving trip to Dorset. Arrived very late - staff were courteous and the room was clean and comfortable, if a little dated. But the surroundings are green and calming and quiet, bed comfy so I had a good night's sleep. Breakfast selection was good, taste OK. All in all, did the trick and would consider again.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Sally
United KingdomThe building itself is tired and in need of being refurbished carpets stained throughout building including the bedroom. Shower over bath is very basic and just not powerful. You can only use it as a hand shower. It's a shame it would look so much better with some money spent on it.
Great location. 2 minutes walk to Marwell zoo. 8 miles to Winchester city centre. Bed very comfortable I slept all night which is a first in a strange hotel. Towels very fluffy and white. Very clean room. Breakfast was very good. Hotel good for the price. Swimming pool small, but good to have that facility.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Karen
United KingdomThe exterior is old and not looked after. The cream restaurant carpet was very stained The ladies toilets were clean but all the paint had chipped away around the basins which made it look awful. .in our room the carpet was threadbare and very dated with an 80's bathroom. The bed was well worn and dipped on both sides, was comfortable enough to sleep on. The floorboards were very creeky which worried us, especially at night for our neighbours and people below us.
Food was fantastic, staff were friendly and helpful. The swimming pool was great. The area was peaceful in lovely woodland. Patio door was nice to open in our room for fresh air. The tv worked well and good to have a fridge in the room, with tea and coffee making facilities.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Sara
United KingdomThe room and the restaurant were dated and looking tired. Frayed carpet, wobbly chair legs and scratched paintwork in the bedroom.
Very quirky. All the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Jackie
United KingdomThe hotel needs badly updated. Shower wasn't clean. Two massive long hairs in bath. Taps and sink all full of rust. Ladies bathroom at reception all the sink area full of rust. Furniture needed updated. We wouldn't return.
Breakfast was ok.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Zoe
United KingdomA bit dated, a few repairs needed
Quiet, great food. Lovely staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Ben
United KingdomThe hotel is slightly dated, but far better than we were expecting. One person's dated is another's quirky
Reception team provided a great welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was great. I had read some negative reviews and was apprehensive about the hotel, whilst slightly tired we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
William
United KingdomShower Over Bath, I prefer a shower c cubicle or wet room as I have trouble getting in and out of bathtubs.
Everything except the bathroom.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Rachel
United KingdomThe environment was 'tired'; noise from other guests moving around the landing areas/stairs/rooms was audible from our bedroom. The 2 single beds pushed together to make a superking were of different heights which made it a little uncomfortable if 'stretching out' (but demarkated boundaries well!). The hotel was comfortable however definitely the price fat exceeded the comfort offered - we paid 4 or 5* price for a 3* room/hotel. We did not sample breakfast owing to the cost already paid however did find some excellent places in Winchester at lower price for a fabulous breakfast. *very disappointed that had we booked on the day, we would have paid £80 less than we did.
The staff were very friendly and check in and check out was smooth
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Fiona
United KingdomHusband found the bed too soft which gave him a backache but it was ok for me
Bar food was tasty
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Lucy
United Kingdomshower did not have a lot of pressure
only in the bedroom - nice tea and coffee
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Lee
United KingdomBed was very uncomfortable and holes in the bed covers
Good size room and breakfast was ok
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Jeanne
United KingdomRoom door very stiff as was shower tap.
Good breakfast. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Jai
United KingdomIt's a little tired and could do with a good clean. The breakfast wasn't great but wasn't bad either, just a bit cold.
The hotel is jungle/zoo themed and would have been great to stay with my young family.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomLocation perfect for a visit to Marwell zoo. Child friendly accomodation. Great food, bar and restaurant menu gave plenty of choice. Plenty of beakfast choice. Staff excellent. Pool water nice warm temperature. Beds comfortable. Shower had good water pressure.
Stayed in June 2024
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