The Wykeham Arms, WinchestervsSouthampton Harbour Hotel & Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to The Wykeham Arms. Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa comes in at 78 with accolades from 2 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Mr & Mrs Smith.
The Wykeham Arms, Winchester
 Michelin Guide
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
75 Kingsgate Street, Winchester SO23 9PE
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Restaurant
 - Smoking Rooms
 - Free Parking
 
 "Red-brick pub decorated with all manner of bric-a-brac, including over a thousand tankards." 
 "The individually decorated rooms are comfortable and tasteful, with free-standing baths and good modern showers." Full review
Top choice
 "At 250-odd years old, the Wykeham bursts with history – it used to be a brothel and also put Nelson up for a night." Full review
Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa
 The Telegraph
 Mr & Mrs Smith
 Independent
5 Maritime Walk | Ocean Village, Southampton SO14 3TJ, England
From $199/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
8.0
 "A super-chic five-star hotel directly on the harbour boasting levels of luxury unparalleled in the city’s hotels." Full review
 "It looks like the multi-tiered yacht of a technocrat, and feels equally luxurious within." Full review
 "Southampton’s only five-star hotel is situated right on the waterfront in a private marina in Southampton and a stay here is like staying onboard a luxury liner (it certainly looks like one from the outside)"