We stayed here because the price was discounted for a larger room and it has convenient parking (£15 charge), with breakfast included in the price, and we needed to be in Winchester to meet friends. The location for the High Street is excellent. Reception is good. We were very happy with our stay. The room and bed is most comfortable. The shower is fantastic. Everything is clean. Kettle and Nespresso in the room and complimentary water. TV. Good lighting. The staff are helpful. The restaurant buffet breakfast is excellent, with a varied choice. I would recommend it.

Without the discounted price, and according to the website prices when booking direct, we could not have afforded to stay and would not have looked at The Winchester further. That is obviously pertaining to us though. Also only a small advisory to be aware of: When the car park directly next to the hotel is full, you can get a small map from Reception to find the other car park, which is also attached to the hotel, but you have to drive a few of the town's streets to get to the entrance. That's ok if there are 2 of you in the car. It does also state this in the information when you book, so just be aware if you are an anxious driver.

Lovely appointed room with lots of character. We enjoyed complimentary drinks and a buffet breakfast. The buffet had plenty of variety and was delicious! The garden was also picturesque and a lovely spot for afternoon drinks. Very popular.

It was tricky to get luggage to room due to the amount of stairs but Understand this is typical of this type of building and it's age is it's charm. Parking is an issue especially if there is a function on during the day and there is no drop off zone at the front of the premises Plus there is also an additional 15pound charge a day if you can get a spot out the back.

A fine old building in a fantastic location with good decor and with nice furnishing. Breakfast was enjoyable with good quality ingredients and the staff were friendly and helpful at all times. The hotel garden was a real surprise, such a great place to relax and unwind after a busy day sightseeing.

We stayed in a garden room and were disturbed a couple of nights by noisy guests still sat in the garden late into the night. The hotel did provide free ear plugs which was a nice little touch. Not a big problem, but perhaps some signs on the garden tables reminding guests of the need to not become too noisy might help.

The location was very convenient and near downtown. This is a historic hotel, the garden is extremely beautiful and a beautiful way to enjoy the evening outside. The sitting areas and bar are spacious and very comfortable. The staff is excellent.

The first room didn’t have a wardrobe to hang your clothes nor a place to open your luggage except the floor. We were moved to the Jane Austen room, which was beautiful and spacious, had an area to hang your clothes, as well as a bench to open your suitcases. The view from the windows is a parking lot and two dumpsters. There are beautiful drapes, so it camouflages this area if left closed.

The breakfast was wonderful and a highlight for us on our short stay. The staff were all very friendly and professional and the grounds were beautiful. The cookies in the room were a hit with the kids!

The carpets in our rooms were worn, though they were clean they could use replacing. It would help to leave windows open on warmer days, my husband didn’t realize they could be opened and their room was warm all night where one of ours was open on arrival so I figured out how to open the other. A TV channel guide would be helpful, we struggled to find children’s programming on the TV.

Central location with parking albeit costing £15 per night Hearty well cooked breakfast Comfortable room Friendly staff Garden for evening drink

We chose to have dinner at the hotel having seen and chosen favourite dishes from the menu on the hotel website offering a deal price of £78 for two to include a bottle of wine. However at the table we were given a totally different and reduced menu. We were told that the menu had been changed. We were then told that some dishes carried a supplement although there was no mention of this on the menu nor on the website. Why can't the hotel keep their website upto date especially when promoting offers and asterisk dishes carrying a supplement ? Very disappointing as were our meals taken in a very chilly air conditioned and quiet restaurant.

I was pleasantly surprised by this charming hotel, perfect for a one-night stay. I paid a very reasonable rate for a twin room with breakfast included. The entrance hall, bar, and dining areas were all beautifully presented, and the sunny garden was a real highlight. The staff were exceptionally warm and welcoming, especially the receptionist and dining team. We had dinner at the hotel, which was both delicious and well-priced. Our room was their cheapest ‘basic’ rooms, but it was clean, spacious, and more than comfortable for our needs. The only minor downside was that, on a warm night with the windows open, the nearby car park was a little noisy with people coming and going. Breakfast offered a great variety of options, and on such a hot day, we enjoyed it in the garden which was lovely, made even more delightful by the presence of a friendly local ginger cat named Matisse. If I return to Winchester, I wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else.

A couple of loose fixtures in our room but nothing of concern

Great location in the centre of Winchester and a really affordable price compared to the rest of the area. The hotel was nice, good sized room and quiet. We didn't have breakfast but there was a nice garden courtyard which was nice for a drink in the evening. Would definitely recommend as a good spot to stay.

The room we were in was really hot - it was August, so i'm not sure what more could be done. I think it's just how the building is, that it kept the heat in very well. We were only in there to sleep and there was a fan in there so it wasn't a major issue.

It was great to find a room for a Saturday night on the Friday... Room was very clean, beautifully comfortable bed with crisp bedlinen. Good range of options for breakfast, and very good scrambled eggs - difficult to do. Thank you.

I do think that for a hotel charging £166 a night as the 'reduced', 'special offer ' price that the paint job on the ceiling should have been finished and the whole ceiling the same colour. This was even more the case given that the ceiling was pure white. Instead, there was some painting on the ceiling round where an emergency light had been installed. This was a beige colour and detracted from the quality appearance of the rest of the room

Hotel is in a good location and garden is beautiful and could have been used after breakfast for coffee or for residents not eating but no staff around. Missed opportunity.

Reception staff did not offer any assistance with bags and I struggled to find my room or engage in any conversation offering a map of Winchester and not tell me anything about dining room and offers the Hotel may have or the WIFi . Didn’t use it so missed out on an opportunity. Staff at breakfast didn’t engage in any conversation. Buffet breakfast was good but again staff should be more attentive. Reception on checking out didn’t ask me anything.