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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
Front of property
Junior Suite
Serves lunch and dinner
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Popular LocationBroughton Castle5 min drive
  • Popular LocationUpton House13 min drive
  • Popular LocationSulgrave Manor13 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)74 min drive

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

About the area

Banbury

Whately Hall puts you in the centre of Banbury, 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Spiceball Country Park and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Broughton Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .LCD TVs with digital channels are featured in all 69 rooms, and you can enjoy free WiFi, coffee/tea makers and hairdryers. Additionally, room service, phones and irons/ironing boards are available. .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 15-minute drive of this Banbury hotel include The National Herb Centre and Rye Hill Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Broughton Castle - 5 min drive
  • Farnborough Hall - 12 min drive
  • Upton House - 13 min drive
  • Sulgrave Manor - 13 min drive
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pinto Lounge - 5 min walk
  • The Apothecary Tap - 3 min walk
  • The Exchange - 2 min walk
  • The Coach and Horses Banbury - 4 min walk
  • Ye Olde Reine Deer Inn - 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.

Languages

English

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

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

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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
Mercure Banbury Whately Hall
Mercure Whately Hall
Mercure Whately Hall Banbury
Mercure Whately Hall Hotel
Mercure Whately Hall Hotel Banbury
Whately Hall
Whately Hall Banbury
Accor Whately Hall Hotel
Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel
Whately Hall Hotel
Whately Hall Banbury
Whately Hall Hotel Banbury
Mercure Banbury Whately Hall

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 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 17 May 2024 start from AU$127.21, 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?

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. 174 out of 611 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 611 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 611 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 611 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 611 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room. Think we must have had an upgrade as it was more than just a standard double room. Bed was huge and very comfy. Had a sofa in the room too. Breakfast was lovely and amazing for only £4 each! Overall thought it was really good value for money. Hotel has lots of character, free parking (through a very narrow opening) and about half the price of nearby Premier inn and a much nicer stay. I expect the prices will go up soon though once everyone hears it’s back open again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Oxford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to see this lovely hotel at its best again. Staff couldn’t have been more welcoming, breakfast very good quality and plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Francesca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to see this hotel reopened excellent value breakfast provided
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neely refurbishedt
Just re-opened and rooms have been refurbished so are very nice. Has good rates at the moment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed in this hotel before, but it seems to have had a management change (no longer Mercure). I reported a few issues: such as there being no milk in the room, the shower dispensers being empty and the wifi not working. Also, the cleaning staff entered the room before I'd checked out. I believe all of these are easily fixable with staff training. I hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Coalville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As at Jan 15th 2024 the hotel has just been refurbished - only one week reopened. Excellent welcome, really goof breakfast, lovely staff. My room was very quiet, comfortable, good shower, though could have been a tad stronger. Only downside for me was the lack of Wifi out of the bar and breakfast area (i.e. not in my room - a disappointment tent, as I'd intended to do some work in prep for the next day). Careful driving needed through the passage to the parking area - only just enough clearance for a Qashqai - proximity alarms on most of the way through. The hotel is pleasant though, and right next to the Cross that features in the nursery rhyme! I wish them all the best in getting re-established: they're well placed as a base for anyone wanting to visit all sorts of attractiopmns, be it Oxford, Warwick, Coventry, Silverstone, Bicester, the Cotswolds, and they've even got a railway connection that'll take you into London or Birmingham.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024