We had a most enjoyable two night stay in a twin/double garden view room. Having read warnings about limited parking for guests, we arrived shortly after 11am and secured a parking space. The receptionist helpfully volunteered to contact us once our room was ready, allowing us to check in more than two hours earlier than the stated time.
Our room was at the furthest end of the modern extension to the rear of the hotel. This meant following a long corridor and negotiating several fire doors, but we were rewarded with an extremely quiet room with no disturbance from footfall outside.
The room exceeded our expectations in being spacious, pleasantly decorated, and well equipped. Whilst it was far from being newly refurbished, there were no maintenance issues and housekeeping was of a good standard. Similarly, our bathroom was of adequate size and clean, and everything worked. Crucially, the room provided our two essentials for a good stay – a comfortable bed and a good shower.
We made use of the hotel’s comfortable and roomy lounge, but not the adjacent bar. Neither did we use the restaurant, preferring to sample some of Winchester’s restaurants, cafes, and bars, all within a few minutes walk.
All in all, an excellent city break!
