We have been coming to the Wessex quite regularly over the last 15 years and seen a decline from when it was an excellent hotel owned by Forte to today when I can only describe it as a moderate hotel lacking in many respects. Our meals can only be described as below average, the service was also well below what... more

This hotel is part of a chain but we found it to be clean and, generally, the staff was very helpful and courteous. This is not a fancy hotel but it is more than adequate. The hotel has an excellent location in that it is within easy walking distance from shopping and most anything in Winchester that you would care... more

From the outside it looks like an ordinary and very badlly designed hotel, and it really is a shame that something like that has been allowed next to the cathedral. But once you are inside it is a different world; pleasant staff, well maintained public areas and very comfortable rooms. My room was quite spacious and facing the cathedral, it... more

Stayed a number of times on business over 2007. Generally a good hotel with good quality rooms. The restaurant is good in the evenings and has a varied menu with a great selection of wines (watch the cost of the wines!). Some rooms can be noisy but the rooms that overlook the cathederal are excellent. The hotel has a small... more

The Wessex Hotel is in an excellent location, next to and overlooking the Cathedral with the main shopping area one street away. Checking In was not the easiest as we were informed that the Hotel was fully booked and they had no received our booking although we had a written confirmation. After a short while this error was corrected. Our... more

Don't be put off by the 1960's outside style of this hotel. Once inside you are greeted by warm and freindly staff who are happy to help, polite and courteous. The room we had overlooked the cathederal, which meant that there was little traffic noise and apart from the bells on sunday morning very little noise at all. The room... more

Another trip down here on buisness! IM loving this hotel the views are excellent the new rooms really nice and the food is getting better every time i visit the pork belly was absolutly superb and fishcakes are to die for , i had an afternoon tea which was really very good and for money very special the sandwhiches were... more

We stayed at the Mercure Wessex in April 08. It was very convenient to the cathedral and shopping district of Winchester. It's a charming town. Our room looked out over the cathedral lawn and was very comfortable, and clean. The carpet was worn through in some spots, but we didn't get a "run-down" feeling about it. The hotel staff was... more

The Mercure is unbelievably located, with views of Winchester Cathedral next door. It's close to everything and we walked over for an evening service at the Cathedral in about a minute. The room was very nice, amazing shower, great water pressure. Lots of room, very clean. Lovely amenities. The one place where this hotel really fell down was in their... more