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Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
$86
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

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

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

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

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Superior Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

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

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Superior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Whately Hall

Banbury hotel with 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.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Whately Hall has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 14740890

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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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Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1001 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

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was unbearably hot with heating on full so we had to change rooms. The 2nd room had no hot water but we couldn’t be bothered to change again as it was 10pm by this point. The staff were friendly and the room was lovely but I expected better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place great character great food and the garden area is nice for an afternoon drink
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Hotel looks great from the outside, inside needs some TLC. but food, staff and drinks were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for being central to banbury centre with restaurants pubs and shops around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building from outside looks impressive. The bed was comfortable but had damp smell, cracked plaster and wall paper coming off. NO HOT WATER which was very bad and no earl grey teabags in room or at reception. Staff ok but were unable sort to lack of hot water and no explanation given and issue not resolved during our stay. Will be asking for reduction in cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

joanna

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are incredibly bad at sound proofing, I could hear the guy next door to us having a conversation on the phone and also his every movement including going to the bathroom. Room felt kind of clean but the bathroom felt filthy, felt like couldn’t even take a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yingda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sound insulation between rooms 72 and adjacent room was poor. We could clearly hear the next door conversation and then snoring
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We paid for a deluxe room but it took 3 room changes before we got anything even close to deluxe. The 1st room (accessible room 12) had a huge gap under the door which meant we could hear everyone passing & 2 other rooms were basic but tiny, looking nothing like the pictures online. The beds were comfortable though & staff helpful. Breakfast was good & car park safe. No hot water on last day, we had to shower in another block. Lovely old building deserves better management.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very dated and tired
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not top of the list to return too

The overall quality of the rooms are tired, and the bathrooms not the cleanest, or most modern. The internet drops out every 5 minutes. However the staff are friendly and the restaurant is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s an old building and does need some upkeep. However, the room was arranged neatly, tidy, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

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

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price and well located. Room was very tired and the carpet on the stairs to the accommodation had a lot of duct tape covering the gaps. Breakfast is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Working away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Very nice looking building, is looking a bit tired inside in some areas, room was ok but does require some maintenance (bathroom door didn’t work properly, shower leaking and running under floor tiles which squeezed out every time you walked on them ) Bed very comfortable Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

Nice rooms

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and great value for money. Set in the heart of Banbury we were given a newly refurbished room overlooking the gardens. Good size room, bed and bathroom. Very clean. Do shop around for bookings as there are lots of different prices on different sites. In our case Expedia gave the best rate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025