Mercure Wessex Hotel (Hotel)
The Wessex Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the City of Winchester. With stunning views of Winchester Cathedral it is the ideal place to relax, or use as a base for exploring this historic City and the surrounding towns and villages.
In the heart of the city, this contemporary hotel overlooks Winchester's magnificent 900 year old Cathedral. Winchester boasts numrerous literacy connections. Hardy, Trollope ands Keats all spent time here-while the renowned english artist John Piper has examples of stained glass art in the hotel. Discover a wealth of historic buildings and antique specialists and designer shops, all within a scenic stroll from the Wessex.
Its central location is ideally suited for easy access to all parts of this historic City, and its many places of interest. Whatever your requirements, you can be sure that the Wessex will provide a room to suit your need. With 91 rooms and 3 Suites, there is a wide range from which to choose.
All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and are fully equipped with Digital Satellite television, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, trouser press and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. All the Superior Rooms have en-suite bathrooms and are fully equipped with Digital Satellite television, CD player, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, trouser press and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.
As you can see they are even more spacious than the standard rooms, and being all on the second and third floors, every room offers a truly unparallelled view of the Cathedral.
Visit the candlelit Wessex Restaurant for an evening meal and not only will you enjoy the very best cuisine but you'll be able to relax with magnificent floodlit views of the cathedral. Whether you want a romantic dinner for two or you have a special occasion in mind, you're guaranteed a evening to remember. The restaurant also caters for special events, corporate entertainment and weddings too.
Festive packages
Three nights Christmas Breaks
Arrive at your leisure on Christmas Eve 2012 in time for a Hampshire cream tea. In the evening join us for a cocktail reception with Carol Singers in the King's Lounge followed by dinner in the Wessex Restaurant to the accompaniment of our Resident pianist. At Midnight, make your way to the Cathedral for Midnight Mass returning for mulled wine and mince pies.
Start Christmas Day with a leisurely breakfast and a stroll around the local area. At mid-day enter into the Christmas spirit with glass of Champagne before enjoying a fabulous Christmas Lunch in the Cathedral Suite. At 3pm why not relax listening to the Queen's Speech in the Bar where Chrsitmas Cake will be served. Later in the evening we will serve a light running buffet.
After a traditional breakfast on Boxing Day, you can spend the morning at leisure. At 1pm, join us for lunch, spending the afternoon at leisure or why not visit the Theatre Royal to watch the pantomime. In the evening we will be serving dinner in the restaurant.
No need to rush off on Tuesday after breakfast, departure time is not until 2pm.
Christmas Day Lunch
Christmas Day Lunch is a special day to spend with your family and exchange gifts. Join us at the Wessex Hotel where we can make this day even more memorable for you.
Relax and enjoy our drinks reception from 12.30pm in our King's Lounge, followed by a delicious three course lunch in our Wessex Restaurant with musical entertainment and a visit from Santa.
Boxing Day Lunch
Please contact us for more information and prices in 2012.
Christmas Parties
Enjoy a traditional Christmas party with a great evening of good food, good entertainment and good company in 2012.
Our party nights are suitable for small and large groups; private dinner is available parties of 50-70 joining the disco after the meal or exclusive party nights are available for groups with a minimum of 100 guests.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly before dinner is served at 7.30pm. After dinner, dance to the sounds of our resident DJ until midnight.
New Year Breaks
Celebrate the start of the New Year with quality food, excellent service and attention to detail in 2012.
This unmissable event begins with a welcome champagne reception served in the Kings Lounge before moving through to the Cathedral Suite to take your seat for a sumptuous 5 course dinner, followed by dancing to the sounds of our resident DJ until 1.00am.
Then make your way to one of our comfortable en-suite bedrooms for your over-night stay. Start 2013 with a leisurely brunch breakfast and a late check-out until 3.00pm
New Year Dinner and Dance
Celebrate the start of the New Year with quality food, excellent service and attention to detail.
This unmissable event begins with a welcome champagne reception served in the Kings Lounge before moving through to the Cathedral Suite to take your seat for a sumptuous 5 course dinner, followed by dancing to the sounds of our resident DJ until 1.00am
New Years Day Lunch
Please contact us for more information and prices in 2012.
Bed and Breakfast only
Please contact us for more information and prices in 2012.
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| Location: | Paternoster Row Winchester Hampshire SO23 9LQ  |
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| Contact Name: | Grace Angove |
| Telephone: | 01962 861611 |
| Fax: | 01962 849617 |
| Number of Rooms: | 94 |
| Capacity: | 1-2 persons per Room |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
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