| Whilst there are many hotels in Winchester it | | | | garden. |
| should be remembered that the city is a very | | | | |
| popular tourist destination so it is wise to | | | | The Winchester Hotel is a modern Hotel. The |
| book your room in advance. | | | | rooms here are cheaper than those of the |
| | | | Wessex Hotel. The Winchester Hotel has a 3 |
| A very popular Winchester Hotel is the 4 star | | | | star rating and comprises 71 rooms. The hotel |
| Wessex Hotel run by the MacDonald group. The | | | | isn't in the centre but it is quite close, in |
| hotel's appearance is nothing special and | | | | the Hyde area of the city. You can walk to |
| looks rather mundane being built in the | | | | the centre of town and the cathedral in about |
| 1960s; however its location is probably the | | | | 10 minutes. One big advantage to staying at |
| best in Winchester. The Wessex Hotel | | | | the Winchester Hotel is its large car park. |
| overlooks Winchester Cathedral. The view | | | | Car park space is at a premium in Winchester |
| from the hotel across the parks to the | | | | and many hotels have limited car park space. |
| cathedral is exquisite. The hotel has 94 | | | | One further plus is that this hotel boasts a |
| bedrooms all of which come with en-suite | | | | large gymnasium with fixed and free weights; |
| bathroom and cable television. Apart from | | | | qualified instructors are on hand. There is |
| being next to the cathedral, the hotel is | | | | also an indoor heated pool with spa, sauna, |
| right in the centre of town. You're in | | | | steam room and solarium. |
| walking distance of all places of interest in | | | | |
| Winchester and within a 10 minute walk from | | | | For those with deep pockets and who want to |
| the hotel you can find yourself walking in | | | | stay in a hotel that just exudes elegance, |
| the countryside along the peaceful Itchen | | | | Lainston House Hotel is the place to stay. It |
| River. The hotel lacks charm but it more than | | | | is arguably the best hotel in Winchester. |
| makes up for this because of its location. It | | | | Lainston House situated on the outskirts of |
| is also one on Winchester more expensive | | | | the city - so you'll need a car. The hotel is |
| hotels. | | | | an elegant William and Mary house that was |
| | | | built in the 17th century and is set in 63 |
| If you want to stay in a hotel with charm | | | | acres of Hampshire's downland countryside. It |
| then the Winchester Royal Hotel could be the | | | | has a 4 star AA rating. |
| place to stay. It has charm by the bucket | | | | |
| full. The Royal Hotel has been in business | | | | The furnishings in the public areas and guest |
| for over 150 years but parts of the building | | | | bedrooms are in keeping with hotel. Guests |
| go back much further; to 1530. There are 75 | | | | can enjoy afternoon tea or a pre-dinner |
| bedrooms and the hotel has a 3 star AA | | | | cocktail in the Drawing Room and Cedar Bar, |
| rating. One of the best features of this | | | | both of which have enchanting views along |
| hotel is its restaurant. It's called the | | | | Lainston's spectacular avenue of Limes. |
| Conservatory and serves quality a La Carte | | | | |
| and Table d' Hote menus at lunch and dinner. | | | | The above three hotels are just a snippet of |
| The restaurant was awarded AA Rosette award | | | | the accommodation on offer in Winchester. |
| for the quality of its food and service. It's | | | | There are many other hotels in Winchester and |
| not as expensive as you might think either | | | | there's one to suit everyone. You can also |
| and many rooms can be hired at a very | | | | stay in hotels that are within easy reach on |
| reasonable rate but if you can afford it you | | | | Winchester; places like Southampton, |
| might want to book a room in the West wing as | | | | Salisbury and the New Forest. |
| these rooms overlook the beautiful walled | | | | |