
The Wessex Hotel is a spacious and well-managed establishment, part of a reliable chain that ensures a consistent level of quality - and I was certainly pleased with my stay. The breakfast team was particularly friendly, as was the staff at the front desk. The breakfast spread included a typical selection from Continental to English options (though I did wish for some porridge!), and the quality of the food was excellent across the board. The highlight of the hotel, without a doubt, is its prime location: you are right next to Winchester Cathedral - visible from the breakfast room windows - which creates a lovely atmosphere, and it places you in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance to all the attractions and shops you might want to explore. I highly recommend taking a leisurely and picturesque evening stroll to the water meadows, just a 10-minute walk behind Winchester College. For a great pub experience, I felt very well looked after at The Bishop on the Bridge, which is also conveniently nearby. If I find myself in Winchester again, the Wessex Hotel will definitely be my top choice for accommodation.

The Wessex Hotel is a spacious and well-managed establishment, part of a reliable chain that ensures a consistent level of quality - so you know what to expect, and I was certainly pleased. The breakfast team was particularly friendly, as was the staff at the front desk. The breakfast spread included the usual options from Continental to English (though I did miss having porridge!), and the quality of the food was excellent across the board. The true highlight of the hotel, however, is its location: you are right next to Winchester Cathedral - visible from the breakfast room windows - which creates a lovely atmosphere, and it places you in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance to all the attractions and shops you might need. I highly recommend taking a leisurely and picturesque evening stroll to the water meadows, just a 10-minute walk behind Winchester College from the hotel. For a great pub experience, I felt very well looked after at The Bishop on the Bridge, which is also nearby. If I ever return to Winchester, the Wessex Hotel would definitely be my preferred place to stay.