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Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Place, Banbury Cross
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiceball Country Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Banbury Museum and Gallery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in Banbury with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Whately Hall offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Whately Hall. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Banbury Cross. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Berkeley
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Steps from Banbury Cross and 9 minutes by foot from Banbury Museum and Gallery
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Berkeley - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
SWIFT - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Horton Bar - This bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 14740890
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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Whately Hall
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Accor Whately Hall Hotel
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Mercure Banbury Whately Hall

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. 315 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Tight parking great location

Nice room in old part of building but pillows way too hard and water pressure very poor. Parking is tight to access, I scraped wing mirror on way out. Great location for the town and good breakfast, breakfast staff were lovely even though very busy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Parking

Parking my car was a bit problematic as passageway to car park extremely narrow and parking spaces quite tiny.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

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

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated throughout and bad beer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great hotel with character

Great hotel with loads of character. Clean sheets and bathroom, staff super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Moira

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

Rooms not fit for purpose for paying guests

My husband and I have stayed at this hotel a month ago along with my sister and her husband and mother. My husband and I and my mother had refurbished rooms however my sister and husband had a room waiting to be refurbished. The standard and cleanliness between the refurbished and non refurbished was great. Having this knowledge I requested refurbished rooms for all 3 parties. On arrival I was very disappointed that all 3 rooms were not refurbished and in disrepair. Our bedroom window could not be closed, the carpet was stained and old. The springs were felt through the mattress. There were brown stains at the base of the toilet. There was no enamel left on the bath which had a brown stain at the plug end. The grouting was old and stained. No net at the window. Paintwork all chipped on the radiator and window sill. Old furniture. Amongst other things that need serious addressing. These rooms are not fit for purpose for paying guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice looking facade but I can’t give any applaud to the limited room space in the top floor of hotel, mould in bathroom , inadequate shower pressure ( a trickle at best ) did pre check in passing my wife requires gluten free breakfast but told due to the amount of guests the previous day they had v limited food. Minimal staff on Sunday to support breakfast demand , poor lady was very apologetic and did her best, but needs more staff to support the breakfast provision. When requested the manager contact details was only provided front of house. Not impressed for the monies paid
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Silvio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Building is tired and needs renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

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

Excellent value

A beautiful building,warm welcome and newly furnished room. Great breakfast and very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the characterful building, the foyer seating was comfortable, free parking a bonus and location near the town centre excellent. Staff were welcoming and helpful. My room in the old part of the hotel was very clean, quiet and comfortable, although I would have appreciated a box of tissues. Signage from the car park could be improved and the cooked breakfast was already tired by 8.15am. Freshly prepared please!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff, great food hugely let down by room

This hotel will soon,I hope be beautiful again . I did give the hotel an opportunity to address my concerns, below not only immediately on my visit but also on return . I did get a response after chasing . The bar and waiting staff were professional, helpful polite and excellent . The food was well cooked and very good value . Breakfast was on the whole very good .The common areas are nicely refurbished and the old building is lovely.The gardens are lovely to enjoy . Parking was free. Be aware rooms in the 1970 block may be shabby .Sadly Our room (85) ,was dirty with shredded net curtains, filthy toilet, black mastic & stained carpets . The stair carpet had gaffa tape holding it together and one room (82)looked like the door had been kicked in . The second couple on my booking who arrived first were given a suite. Bizarrely at Same cost, same booking,( room 79 ), so do check your room number ! 79 was a little tired but clean pleasant and huge ! We immediately told reception our room was unfit for purpose we were given the next door room which was marginally cleaner. The desk clerk denied the other party on my booking had a suite ,a strange response! The hotel kindly responded to my written concerns apologised & offered room upgrade and afternoon tea on my next visit they have said the rooms are to be upgraded. I would check where your room will be when booking . Sadly I will not be visiting again and will be forever puzzled by why a suite and a old shabby room are equal
Bath room 85
Stairs access to all rooms in outer block
Toilet cleanliness (85 and 83)
Nets shredded room 85
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Amenities
Had a great stay, fab room suite , plenty of room for 4. Plenty of storage, stunning shower. With the hot weather a fan would of been a great additional extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

Beautiful stay

Our room was beautiful, spacious and very clean. We had a separate 'T.V' room with a sofa bed for extra guests so learnt of room for 4 adults. If I had to be picky there was only one packet if normal Nescafé coffee. For whatever reason the restaurant closed at 7 pm despite the web site saying 9 pm. Breakfast was really nice - sausages were fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property with a great garden, good value for money with several options of restaurants nearby - fully recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

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

Whatley

Very dated Bed uncomfortable No air con Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donovan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in poor condition which is a shame as the hotel building and area is really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was very comfortable unfortunately there was a large damp spot on the ceiling in the bathroom which needs addressing also had to ask for our room to be refreshed as there were no signs to leave out but once asked for was quickly rectified would happily stay at this property again as the overall stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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