The Mercure Wessex Hotel was built in 1964, and is situated in the heart of Winchester City Centre. The hotel runs alongside the famous Winchester Cathedral and within walking distance are the shops. The hotel has 94 bedrooms, all en suite with private bath and shower. Walkers Restaurant specialises in traditional cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Kings lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere and serves light meals and snacks as well as traditional cream teas and cocktails. All rooms feature satellite television, mini bars, hair dryers, trouser press, iron and ironing board and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms have direct dial telephones with modem points for easy access to the Internet and email services.