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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
Indoor wedding
Junior Suite
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

The current price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

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
    ‪13 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
(38 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
(7 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
(10 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 - 13 min drive - 13.1 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
Mercure Banbury Whately
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Mercure Whately Hall Hotel
Mercure Whately Hall Hotel Banbury
Whately Hall
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Accor Whately Hall Hotel
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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 9 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 10 Oct 2025 start from AU$131.66, 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. 311 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1008 reviews

7.8/10

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

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

colin

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Grubby carpet in the room. There was just one towel and not even a bath floormat. No shower mat for the bath. From 6am the corridor doors were continually slamming as guests were leaving. Building looks great from outside though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emma

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

Faulty Towers

Solo female traveller - first room I was given couldn’t be locked from the inside. Asked for the problem to be fixed or given another room. After some suggestion that it was too late for maintenance to help (9.30pm) and the hotel was fully booked so no alternative rooms, they found me another room. Apparently a “suite”. However, it was absolutely filthy, furniture literally falling apart and stank of smoke… oh and the heating was stuck on when it was 25°c outside. Would have got a shower to cool off but I feel I would have come out dirtier. Avoid avoid avoid!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mineza

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Toby

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

A lovely family stay

1 night stay as a family of 4. (2 adults, 3.5 year old and 15 month old) At first I was a little reluctant to book, after seeing some bad reviews, but I'm glad I looked past them. The room was lovely! The perfect set up for what we wanted. We came away for my husbands 30th birthday and the location was a good mid point stay between where we were going over 2 days. The hotel even set up a low camp bed for our youngest, which saved us lugging her travel cot into the room. It was quite warm in the room and only a small desk fan available. We were on the 2nd floor and had to sleep with the windows all fully open and even then the children were unsettled. Luckily there is a park just around the corner, so we went for an early norning walk there. Breakfast was lovely! Staff were all friendly and chatty. We also sat in the garden for a drink in the evening, it was really nice and cool down there. The room was clean and well presented. Tea coffee and biscuits in the room. There was even a little fridge, perfect to store our daughters milk! We will definitely return if we head that way again. Thank you for a lovely stay!!
Sofa bed was all set up on arrival
Camp bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was ok for an overnighter….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

ruby

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

5 star service fabulous stay

Really lovely on all levels Perfect balance of everything A very high standard addressed at all times Well done to all And a lovely smiling attentive team! Thank you Oh and Tracey for all the fine tuning hospitality this was very appreciated
💕 the heart of the uk
Fantastic on all levels
Beautiful trees and escape from the busy town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no cold water in the bathroom.there was drinking water in the room the room was a bit shabby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

There is no jnr or superior suite, just suite

Feel completely miss sold and ripped off, its my anniversary so I paid the extra for a superior suite. We went to our room and then back to reception to check I had the correct room. I was told I have a suite so I explained that it was advertised as Jnr or superior, I wanted to ensure I have a superior not jnr and was told there is just suite and I have a suite! Nothing at all like the pictures, dirty stained carpets throughout, the water pressure in the shower was non existent, the description suggests a bath, no bath. At least the room was in the main building and not the 60s office block at the back. It should be described as an old quirky building with the option of a double or suite, thats it, not a double, superior double and definetly not jnr or superior suite that you pay the most for. The bar staff and one man covering reception in the evening were all great, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Madison

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired and run-down

Hotel is definitely in need of a refurb. Our room and the other common areas felt very run down, and I don’t think reflective of the price we paid for our stay. We had a dodgy shower that was very difficult to turn on/off. There was no air conditioning and it was a warm day so we had an uncomfortable nights sleep. We arrived early as we were off to a wedding and unfortunately there was no capacity for us to check in early (even though I called the night before to check if that was an option and was told to do it upon arrival). The receptionist did allow us to get ready in a meeting room which was helpful, but being able to check in early would’ve been better!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old rambling hotel, we stayed for one night passing through Banbury. Our room was recently refurbished and very clean and pleasant. Free parking on site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms! The lobby was beautiful. We did not care for the area much, however…but the hotel was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaylee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was NOT clean.. there was a mirror inside a wardrobe and was thick with dust.. so thick I was able to write in it.. can send over photos of you would like to see. Was a kettle and tea facilities but no water glasses or cups. Came back late and tried the main door and was locked. Before we could ring the number on the window a member of staff opened the door and was unnecessarily rude and belittling, another gentleman was sitting down drinking and he found this very amusing..unsure if another member of staff or his friend. There's tape on the stairs where it needs replacing, there are hot lamps just left on the floor near the side door near the parking area. I will say that the reception staff were absolutely lovely. A lady checked me in and another lady check me out and I could not fault their service.. really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Towel/ TV remote had to chase Roomservice telephone not answering Windows would not open Wallpaper torn room 50 Curtains would not close completely Breakfast non availability of juice, food not available One member of staff working hard but being overwhelmed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Millie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Run down but comfortable

Really comfy bed and nice toiletries provided. Breakfast was ok. But was a bit run down and grubby. Carpet was pretty grim in the room and toilet bowl needed a bleach! Tea and coffee provided was quite cheap. Compared to competitors at that price like the premier inn it felt a bit like I overpaid. Id say the photos outlining what looked a bit luxurious was a bit misleading. No phone in room to contact reception. But all in all fine. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

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

General

Nice place stayed before Breakfast 8£ on hotels.com www but no times so waited until I checked in then they charged me £10 ! Also they had recently refurbished the room but the tv didn’t work reported it long walk back to reception as there are no phones in the rooms it took 30 mins for someone to come fit it - good result There was a “prom” night on so lots of noise in the green space till late Access to the carpark is tight not that they can do much about it but I’m sure if you’ve a big or wide car it won’t fit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was dirty with stains on the carpet, dirty shower curtain, and toilet bowl. The towel rail wouldn't switch off, and the bed had a winter quilt. In june. The staff werent interested when we complained. I would advise people not to use it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025