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Whately Hall

3.0 star property
Hotel in Banbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Junior Suite
Indoor wedding
Property grounds
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Explore the area

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17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Place, Spiceball Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Broughton Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hook Norton Brewery
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Banbury

Whately Hall puts you in the heart of Banbury, steps from Banbury Cross and within a 10-minute stroll of Banbury Museum and Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Berkeley, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Horton Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Banbury hotel include Spiceball Country Park and Broughton Castle.

What's nearby

  • Spiceball Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Broughton Castle - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Farnborough Hall - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Upton House - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Banbury Station - 12 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Reindeer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pinto Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Tap - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in Banbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Whately Hall. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Banbury hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1632
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Whately Hall offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Berkeley
  • Horton Bar
  • SWIFT

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1632
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 31 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 28 November to 27 December:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

Property Registration Number 14740890

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Banbury Mercure
Banbury Whately Hall
Mercure Banbury Whately
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Whately Hall
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Whately Hall?

Yep, Whately Hall has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Whately Hall?

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 13 Nov 2025 start from AU$128.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Whately Hall serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whately Hall?

No, Whately Hall does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Whately Hall?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue will be unavailable from December 31 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change). The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from November 28 until December 27.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whately Hall?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whately Hall?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel full of character, only downside is no lift to get to your room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value for money hotel

Great room. Could do with a few extras like a fridge and suitcase stand. But great location to centre of town. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a pretty building and a lovely surprise to be within a few hundred yards of Banbury Cross. Room was good. Staff were friendly. And there was easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay very much
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Was located in a recently renovated deluxe room in the more modern area of the hotel. Room clean and comfortable. Door handle to bathroom kept falling off though! ( just needed a grub screw tightening) and there was a lack of coat hangers in the wardrobe. Some public areas shabby, particularly stair and corridor carpets. Good buffet style breakfast. Nice central location for town, with large free carpark at rear.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle K.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a newly renovated room and bathroom. The rest of the property is undergoing renovations as well. The room was great and the grounds are beautiful. Not much in the town to see. It was a great 1 night stop over point
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in Banbury which based on our stay is very loud with people shouting and screaming 'til early hours in the morning. On the second night, the hotel hosted, what I can only decribed as a rave; very peaceful. The room was excessively hot during the night, making it impossible to sleep (once Mc Scooter stopped playing). There was no fan in the room or air conditioning. On the final day the shower and taps only produced boilng hot water which resulted in our young children being unable to shower and teeth brushing took place using a bottle of mineral water. Needless to say, we wont return anytime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel even old was very tired the carpets looked like they could do with a clean or replaced. The main shower only dripped water and when using the hands free it was boiling water and I adequate thankfully I didn’t have to wash my hair. I expected more for the money I paid. Good breakfast and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Original building and gardens are lovely but we were housed in a 1970’s built rear wing which is dated, though does appear to be in the course of refurbishment. Our room was dated, scruffy carpets, curtains hanging off rail, and plumbing and electrical issues. Wasn’t cleaned properly. We booked an evening meal prior to arrival based on an apparently good menu in the Berkeley room but ended up in a noisy sports bar with a very basic limited menu of only 4 items more suited to a transport cafe. In fairness the hotel did refund the cost of this in view of the various issues. Very disappointed really, this hotel could be so very nice but is very lacking at the moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good value, lovely staff

Given a number of not so favourable reviews, we were quite pleasantly surprised with our stay. Staff were really friendly and helpful. The room had been refurbished - furnishings not luxury but clean and functional. Breakfast buffet was quite amazing for the price. Lovely garden behind. We had a suite at front of hotel. pros: very spacious, nice outlook over cross, cons: noisy - particularly with windows open which was necessary as warm and airless otherwise. Public areas nice and grand, garden very pleasant and well maintained. Price was very reasonable and we felt very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
very noisy busy street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

GURJIT

Liked: Staff & service
Evening staff very terrible asked for a fan and was told if there isn’t one in the room then bad luck.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The uniqueness was the entrance to the customer parking! Not suitable for really big cars. The ensuite in our room needed refurbishment as did the carpets on the stairs in the modern extension. This apparently is due to be done. Breakfast was a bargain- must book at reception. All staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay and very convenient location

Breakfast buffet style and good selection. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff who were very helpful the rooms are a great size and we didn't have to clean anything before using
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Im disabled. Access wasnt that easy but i got by!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good to be able to eat in the bar when I did not want a full evening meal. Very easy parking and convenient location. the room was good if rather bland but at least bedside light and desk lamp and plenty of sockets. However a few instructions would be useful - it took me sometime to find how to switch on the TV which meant feeling around the back and ditto getting hot water for the shower. Basics like and whether there is a lift is very important to an experienced traveller. The satff were very good and so was the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025