So, why the name– voco Hotel and Health club Winchester? voco loosely equates from the Latin for an invitation and a coming together. And no, that isn’t a typo. voco, doesn’t want an uppercase. It’s as much a state of mind as a hotel. A special contemporary name, without grammar protocols and stuffy pretension.
voco Hotel and Medical spa Winchester has area, location and more place going for it. Set among the green hills of the South Down National Park,
this 131-bedroom hotel is within minutes of historic Winchester. When the capital of Wessex and after that England; critical in the birth of a country.
In October 2023, voco resumed after a 8 month and ₤ 2m refurbishment. The Vacation Inn had a personality transformation and was reborn as voco Hotel and Spa, a trendy location for relaxation and me-time. Work too, if you
really must. The welcome 2 staff wait for at reception to rapidly check us in. All they require is a surname to find our reservation and verify our restaurant booking. Then we’re on our way and in the lift.< img width =" 920"height="
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in the deep stack carpets. All cooled efficiently, in humid mid-summer, by tasty air-conditioning.< img width="920"height="767 "src="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='920'%20height='767'%20viewBox='0%200%20920%20767'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt=""data-src=" https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Premium-Room-modified-1-920x767.jpg"/ > It’s a roomy, relaxing room with tactically placed ceiling spotlights and a modernist standard lamp which desires angle-poise status, all deferring to a king-size bed. Thoughtful design provides a long desk for working with a large oval mirror so that it multi-tasks as a dressing table too. There is an extensive drink tray
, plus a Nespresso coffee-maker with an option of pills. < img width ="920 "height=" 767"src ="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mine-modified-1-920x767.jpg"alt=""/ > There is an extensive beverage tray, plus a Nespresso coffee-maker with an option of pills. The bathroom A thoughtful style touch is that controls are placed mid-bath so that you set the ideal temperature before setting foot under the shower. It’s also a deep bath for more indulgent me-time. White towels and dressing gowns are high-end, beautiful and fluffy. Antipodes Fig and Feijoa toiletries offer caressing pure, natural and vegan skincare.
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The facilities
Cooking area 21 is named after the now legendary 21-inch pizzas that are the signature meal of the open strategy kitchens. Wood texture walls, terracotta planters, green banquettes and tan chairs integrate to offer a reassuringly natural feel to a light dining establishment where tables are well-spaced. The pretty town of Alresford with cafe and bar tables spilling onto the pavement, hanging baskets and a variety of independent store is perhaps among the most attractive of the market towns around Winchester. Numerous events are leading up to the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth on 16th December 2025. Literary pilgrims head to her gravestone at Winchester Cathedral and the Jane Austen Home Museum at Chawston. Other nice touches Throughout, 3 birds bring significant art work to the decoration. A chatty and friendly welcome is revealed by the finch. Quieter, calmer owls represent in/room down time and flamingos, in public locations, reflect guests’ social instincts
LED lighting, timers for air-con and heating, and bedding made from 100%recycled materials, all help voco
on its eco-friendly journey to sustainability.
Revitalized daily, the mini-bar consists of cans of Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, lager and Coca-Cola. The cost From ₤ 250.00 per Premium room including breakfast for two people sharing the room.
The best bit
The bar and lounge locations are contemporary, sophisticated, buzzy and welcoming; whether it be for a morning latte or an evening mojito, whether it be for socialising around the comfortable sofas, reading in one of the remote armchairs or operating at a top-level desk.
Decor is appealing, with regional touches, and mixes contemporary with cosy. The final decision voco, still no capital letter, is” dependably different “as its credo guarantees. High end but not stuffy. Comfy however sophisticated. Quality without pretension. A cozy sanctuary but friendly too.
voco is an alluring idea not just for Winchester however one that is spreading throughout continents from Ho Chi Minh City through Dubai to California.
Disclosure: Our stay was sponsored by voco Hotel and Health club Winchester.
Michael Edwards Michael Edwards is a travel writer from Oxfordshire, UK. Although Michael had his first travel pieces released nearly 4 decades back, he is still discovering new luxury locations to go to and compose on.
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