Dating back to 1857, the Winchester Royal Hotel, BW Premier Collection is an upper-middle-range property superbly located in the city's historic heart. Classic elegance here pervades throughout polished lounges and the 85 rooms, some of which overlook a charming walled garden -- a rarity for a city-center hotel. Spacious and contemporary rooms have a cozy feel, flat-screen TVs, and seating areas, but they lack AC. It's also worth noting that the hotel doesn't have an elevator. A fine-dining restaurant accompanies scrumptious British afternoon teas in the lounge bar, and function suites cater to corporate travelers and wedding parties. Features here are limited, but being right downtown, there's plenty nearby. Travelers seeking a country retreat should check out the similarly priced Bartley Lodge Hotel, which has a pool.
Dating back to 1857, the Winchester Royal Hotel, BW Premier Collection is an upper-middle-range property superbly located in the city's historic heart. Classic elegance here pervades throughout polished lounges and the 85 rooms, some of which overlook a charming walled garden -- a rarity for a city-center hotel. Spacious and contemporary rooms have a cozy feel, flat-screen TVs, and seating areas, but they lack AC. It's also worth noting that the hotel doesn't have an elevator. A fine-dining restaurant accompanies scrumptious British afternoon teas in the lounge bar, and function suites cater to corporate travelers and wedding parties. Features here are limited, but being right downtown, there's plenty nearby. Travelers seeking a country retreat should check out the similarly priced Bartley Lodge Hotel, which has a pool.