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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
Property grounds
Junior Suite
Indoor wedding
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$128
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 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, Farnborough Hall
    ‪11 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
  • ‪Pinto Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Reindeer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬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
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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 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$128.20, 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.

Reviews

Whately Hall Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1005 reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay. Very good value for money. Extremely convenient in a central location. Would stay there again when in Banbury.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sirin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely filthy hotel with tattered linens and utterly filthy bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Lovely ambiance and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Terence

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Tired Whately

Parking to the rear of the hotel is very helpful for access, staff friendly, check in a breeze. Good facilities, breakfast very good, main accommodation at rear was very tired on the point of requiring an overhaul. With the building being old there is no air-conditioning requiring windows to be open unfortunately meaning a noisy night and smokers!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had plumbing problems but receptionist found us another very quickly and helped move our bags
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Hall is very old and needs a lot of reparation more so it seems in the modern building wing where the rooms were shabby and not clean. We asked for another room and staff were very helpfl and found one that was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were at the back of the property over the car park. This meant it was probably quieter than the front of the building. Building in general is probably a bit tired, but the rooms at the back were nicely presented and recently refurbished. Very limited ventilation though with the window only opening by a crack meant it got very hot in the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divya

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

8/10 Good

Moira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked our refurbished room however I went with a group of 3 others and one couple had an unfinished room which was a vast difference compared to our room which was a disappointment. When booking the hotel it had a beautiful frontage which is where I thought we'd be staying. This was very decieving as we were actually staying in a part of the building at the back which was a 1960's add on. Having said that the refurbished room was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Well worth a visit

Really lovely location and the hotel was fantastic. Huge rooms for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a beautiful hotel, have stayed a few times as is so comfortable. Breakfast is freshly cooked and a great start to the day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Wedding stay

This was a wonderful stay for family whilst attending a family wedding, it was nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After our 1st room a suite smelt like smoke and no toilet paper in the moved us & we were in the main part of hotel which was fantastic, breakfast was amazing as well but I’d only stay there again if u was in main part of the hotel as the extension bit wasn’t very nice at all,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

melissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist during the day did not respond to a request I made and on checking out the receptionist just took the key and showed complete ignorance. I understand that the hotel is under renovations but the price l paid for a disgustingly dirty room is unacceptable. I was not offered any apology! Such a shame as the building is of historic importance and it’s in the center of Banbury, but the staff need professional training.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025