"Great service, ambience and location excellent. Very close to town centre with parking. Restaurant very good. Excellent breakfast. Recommend.
(Although not noisy after closing time, rooms are above a busy pub/restaurant which might not suit everyone}."
"Good value for the price we paid. Furniture is outdated and some visible stains on furniture, however room was clean and we had all the basics we needed, including clean towels and sheets. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would be nice if they could offer breakfast, but convenient Costa across the road. "
"Lovely, comfortable and clean room with a wonderful bed and blessings. We had a huge freestanding tub but used the shower stall which was a wonderful shower. Teapot and coffee cups was nice. The garden is a great spot to sit and relax and enjoy a beverage from their bar. No elevator but that’s expected in an older building. Great location for a nice stroll to the cathedral and many restaurants. Easy 10 min downhill walk from the train station so request a taxi the night before needed to return...
"Unfortunately we arrived the day after the hotel had been full by a large group and the staff had great difficulty in catching up, rooms delayed, breakfast a bit of a mess up, this is the third stay at this hotel, previously excellent."
"Very welcome by the check-in staff. Room ready and spacious and bright, pet made very welcome with no problem. Two night stay used the restaurant both night. Menu full of choice excellent starters and main with great dessert. Second night choose from "bar menu" but in the restaurant, very good choice. Prices very competitive in restaurant and bar. Great stay.... even though we didn't visit the Zoo!!! "
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What's Winchester like for family-friendly vacations?
The historic destination of Winchester is a good choice if you’ve been considering a getaway with your kids. The museums, festivals, and gardens are just a few things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Arrange a flight into Southampton (SOU), which is the closest airport, or Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is located 30 mi (48.2 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for a family vacation to Winchester?
How many family-friendly hotels can I expect to find in Winchester?
Expedia has 16 hotels in Winchester that are perfect for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Winchester?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 42°F. Average annual precipitation for Winchester is 34 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Winchester?
While you and your family are staying in Winchester, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Winchester City Mill, Winchester Christmas Market, and Marwell Zoo. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like Southampton Cruise Terminal, Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World, and New Forest National Park.
What's the best way for us to get around Winchester?
If you’d like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Winchester Station, Winchester Shawford Station, or Winchester Micheldever Station. Winchester may not have many public transportation choices so consider a car rental to maximize your time.
Recent reviews of Winchester hotels
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5/5 Excellent
Port of Southampton visit
"We were grateful, through inquiry of our local cousin, to receive a room upgrade with a balcony and view making our experience all the more special. It was easy to be satisfied because of the care and attention received from staff. They were friendly, warm and responsive. It’s very easy to say we would stay here again on a return trip"
A verified traveler stayed at Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
"Lovely, comfortable and clean room with a wonderful bed and blessings. We had a huge freestanding tub but used the shower stall which was a wonderful shower. Teapot and coffee cups was nice. The garden is a great spot to sit and relax and enjoy a beverage from their bar. No elevator but that’s expected in an older building. Great location for a nice stroll to the cathedral and many restaurants. Easy 10 min downhill walk from the train station so request a taxi the night before needed to return to the station (under $10) "
A verified traveler stayed at Winchester Royal Hotel
"Very large room with great view of Harbour.
They had a complimentary frig bar with beer wine and soda. Service was excellent. Close to historic places to visit. Hope to return again "
A verified traveler stayed at Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel
"Excellent location with good public transport links. Adjacent to the Utilia Bowl for Hampshire cricket... Lovely staff. Good value room rates include breakfast."
A verified traveler stayed at Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7, an IHG Hotel
"The Executive Room had a fantastic full length window that allowed you to sit on a chair and view the cathedral.
A lovely welcoming slate mat with a couple of sweets in piece of fruit along with a hand written card on the table in the room when we arrived. A Lovely touch.
Comfortable bed, Clean room. Shower gel / shampoo available in the room. Clean and reasonable sized bathroom.
Excellent location for the city centre. Very quiet as well.
Didn't use the other facilities through choice as we ate out.
Parking available for a small additional charge. Although the spaces were quite small and you may struggle to park a large car.
Would go back."
A verified traveler stayed at Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel