We had a one night stay to visit the Van Goff experience, so knew nothing about the Voco. What a fantastic surprise we got, from the initial very friendly and helpful receptionist to the absolute surprise at how lovely the Hotel was especially the room. It was large like the American rooms I was used to many years ago, with two double beds and lots of room. We had one very minor problem with two very bright lights which we couldn't turn off due to faulty switch, this presented no problem as we were immediately offered the room next door, plus a bar voucher, which was very kind but we didn't feel necessary but a lovely gesture.We had a lovely meal in the Kitchen 21 restaurant, which was very good although my Wife thought four saute potatoes was a bit mean and her chicken could have been warmer, my Pie of the week was excellent.A fabulous Hotel and we will definitely be back, when we visit the Winchester area again.
Samantha Willson, Owner at voco Winchester Hotel & Spa by IHG, responded to this review
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience following your recent stay with us. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your visit turned out to be such a pleasant surprise.It’s wonderful to know that our team made a positive first impression and that you found your room to be spacious and comfortable. We take great pride in creating a welcoming and relaxing environment for our guests, so your kind comments are truly appreciated.I’m also pleased to hear that our team was able to resolve the lighting issue promptly and that you felt well looked after. Your understanding and kind remarks about this situation mean a great deal to us.Thank you as well for your feedback regarding your dining experience in Kitchen 21. While we’re glad you enjoyed the pie of the week, we do appreciate your comments about the potatoes and temperature of the chicken. Please rest assured that this feedback will be shared with our kitchen team to help us continue improving.It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and we’re thrilled to hear that you plan to return when visiting the Winchester area again. We very much look forward to welcoming you back.
User:deank490
Trip type: Family
My Parents 60th Wedding Anniversary at Voco Spa Hotel Winchester
16 Mar 2026
Just want to say a big thank you to Rachel Hudson and the team at Voco hotel Winchester, it was my parents 60th wedding anniversary and everyone made this event even more special with attention to detail and how welcoming the staff where .. my folks had a fantastic time .. here’s to the next gathering .. Again thank you all concerned .
Samantha Willson, Owner at voco Winchester Hotel & Spa by IHG, responded to this review
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It truly means the world to us that we could be part of such a special occasion celebrating your parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.Rachel and the entire team are delighted to hear that your family felt so welcomed and that every detail helped make the day memorable. Creating moments like these is exactly what we strive for, and we’re so pleased your parents had a fantastic time.We look forward to welcoming you all again for the next celebration! Warmest wishes to your parents on this wonderful milestone, and thank you again for choosing to celebrate with us.
User:Jackie H
Trip type: Family
Anniversary celebrations made extra special
16 Mar 2026
As a family, we have used the hotel before for accommodation and the restaurant but this weekend we held a special family diamond wedding anniversary there. From the moment we arrived the team couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. We had 60 guests in a private area and the buffet was delicious and plentiful. Rachel as the event team leader was brilliant and hard working with a smile and couldn’t do enough to make sure the celebrating couple were happy. Also Gabby on the bar team was great. Well worth using for any special occasion celebration! Thank you all so much!
Samantha Willson, Owner at voco Winchester Hotel & Spa by IHG, responded to this review
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted that you chose to celebrate such a special occasion with us and that everything went so well for your family’s diamond wedding anniversary.It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the private event space and that the buffet was to your liking. Your kind words about Rachel and Gabby will mean a great deal to them, we’re very proud of our team and their dedication to making every celebration memorable.We truly appreciate your continued support and are so pleased we could be part of such a meaningful milestone. We hope to welcome you and your family back again for many more special occasions in the future!
User:KandS260909
Trip type: Friends getaway
Great stay.
01 Mar 2026
Really great stay, lovely clean room. Great service. Lots of choice at breakfast with eggs cooked to order. Easy taxi into Winchester.
Samantha Willson, Owner at voco Winchester Hotel & Spa by IHG, responded to this review
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind feedback following your recent stay with us.We are delighted to hear that you had such a great stay and that you enjoyed your clean and comfortable room, as well as the service provided by our team. It is especially lovely to know that breakfast was a highlight for you and that you appreciated the variety available, including the freshly cooked eggs.We're also pleased that our location made it easy for you to travel into Winchester and explore the area.Your comments mean a great deal to our team, and we truly hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future.
User:Dreamer51602700863
Trip type: Couples
Underwhelming
23 Feb 2026
Very underwhelmed. Tiled skirting board in bathroom coated with shaved hair so cleanliness was a concern. Premium bedroom spacious but only has about 3 hangers in cramped cupboard and no drawers so you’ll need to live out of a suitcase. Nowhere to hang a wet coat. In the evening Young woman in restaurant grudgingly said ‘I can let you have that table’ when we asked for a table in a better lit area. Restaurant more than half empty so not sure why we seemed to be such a nuisance, later arrivals didn’t seem to have the same problem. Eventually she came back to take a drink order but then couldn’t be bothered to fill it although she did eventually wander off to the bar to do it and, no, she wasn’t busy. Eventually managed to flag someone else down to order food. Wine is obviously hotel prices but mediocre for the price. No information in room or on app about breakfast times and no one answered the phone when we tried that. Reception and breakfast staff very pleasant and professional.
Samantha Willson, Owner at voco Winchester Hotel & Spa by IHG, responded to this review
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback following your recent stay.I am very sorry to read that your experience did not meet expectations, particularly with regard to the cleanliness of the bathroom on arrival. Please accept our sincere apologies — this is certainly not reflective of the standards we strive to maintain, and your comments have been shared with our housekeeping team for immediate review.I am also sorry to hear that the storage space in your room proved inconvenient. We appreciate that adequate hanging and drawer space is important, especially for guests staying more than one night, and we will take this on board as part of our ongoing room evaluations.Most concerning, however, is your experience in the restaurant. The service you describe is disappointing and not the level of hospitality we expect our team to deliver. Every guest should feel welcome and valued, and I am truly sorry that this was not your experience. Your feedback has been shared with the Food & Beverage management team so that this can be addressed directly.Thank you as well for highlighting the positive interactions you had with our reception and breakfast staff — it is very much appreciated, and we will ensure your kind comments are passed on to them.We are grateful for your honest feedback, as it allows us to improve. I do hope we may have the opportunity to restore your confidence in us in the future.
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