Firstly, the Pedersen website clearly states that there is free wireless internet access available in all public areas in all hotels between 8.30am - 5.30pm. Fine, but they charged me £5 for access... The Pedersen use of the word "affordable" in relation to the tariff should be seen as a flag that value-for-money is not a priority. You get little... more

Usually stay at the Norton Park but as that hotel was fully booked I tried the Winchester. Check-in was efficient and helpful. Room was clean and modern but a bit bland and very noisy as I was on the ground floor facing the public car park. Restaurant was nicely furnished with a good menu, however, the portion was very small... more

stayed for one night after a friends wedding. booked in advance and checked in around midnight - staff were very pleasant and helpful and checkin was efficient. we took over the reception as there were quite a lot of us. The bar was a little understaffed considering how many people there were but not too bad. Hotel staff in general... more

Stayed there on the night of our 20th wedding anniversary. Thundering disco music until the smalls hours from the function room. Impossible to sleep. My son remarked it was louder than the loudest rave he had ever attended. Manager completely gormless. Rooms pokey and overpriced. Breakfast decent, but that might only have been because it was a prelude to checking... more

With a major rail link 5 mins from the hotel with trains every 5 minutes this is a ideal location and the best alternative to staying in the major hotel chains in Basingstoke. This hotel is modern up to date and has all the things you look for when staying away from home on business. The only thing if I... more

We arrive late evening, and ordered food to the room. I unfortuntaly had mild stomach ache all night. I am sure it was from the food I had ordered as I hadnt eaten anything else that day and the food did not appear fresh. On this basis I could not recommend staying here. more

Having read reviews, we chose to stay here for two nights in preference to the Wessex Mercure where we were attending a family wedding reception - having spoken to the rest of the family - how wise we were! We had a lovely room with scrummy biscuits, super evening meal in the restaurant, and enjoyed the spa esp during the... more

I'm a bit puzzled by the references to paying £5 per day for parking. It is true that the car park in front of the hotel is a council car park, but when I stayed there I was able to park in the hotel car park which is to the left of the hotel as you face it. It's behind... more

I stayed from 29th April until 13th May 2009. I went to this hotel thinking that the staff were not good; at least judging by what I read here before going. What a surprise I got when I stayed there. The staff were ALL cheerful, polite, helpful and hard working. The hotel facilities were also good, also very clean. I... more