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Whately Hall

3.0 star property
Hotel in Banbury with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Property grounds
Indoor wedding
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Centrally located in the city, Whately Hall offers a peaceful garden retreat where guests enjoy international dishes at Berkeley restaurant. The property provides WiFi connectivity, a cozy lobby with a fireplace, and convenient dry cleaning for travelers.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN

What's nearby

  • Spiceball Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Broughton Castle - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Farnborough Hall - 11 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Upton House - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 20 min drive - 12.7 miles

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 the city center
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Whately Hall. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Berkeley, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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 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

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 November 28 to December 27:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • 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
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Frequently asked questions

Is Whately Hall pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Whately Hall?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whately Hall?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Whately Hall?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Whately Hall located?

Located in the heart of Banbury, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Banbury Cross and Banbury Museum and Gallery. Spiceball Country Park is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away. Banbury Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Whately Hall Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

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

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
I had to cut my trip short but all was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, helpful staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Phil

Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Coffee quality in room and at breakfast. Bread quality poor, no choice of eggs. Spider web in bedside lamp. Shower rail loose. As we only stayed1 night, did not bring our toiletries- only Shower wash available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff who were very helpful the rooms are a great size and we didn't have to clean anything before using
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room dirty, bathroom mould on shower curtain. Filthy toilet Milk off couldn't make a cup of tea Comfortable bed Reception not manned in morning so unable to complain
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff friendly, room was nicely renovated but the hotel still had charm , car park handy too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint old hotel with friendly staff and impressive garden area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Whateley Hotel was extremely likeable, with just a few areas where it needs tidying ie re decoration touch up in bedroom and corridors, however workmen were seen painting etc. The bathroom was great with up to date white goods, broken sink plug chain though let it down, however extremely clean. The double bed was large and very comfortable. Good selection of tea, coffee and biscuits in room. Lovely view of garden from room 50, well kept garden. We enjoyed a nice meal in the Berkley Restaurant, friendly attentive staff. A very good buffet breakfast, ample choices, the pastries were very hard though. All staff in the hotel were friendly and accommodating. All in all a pleasant and enjoyable stay, and excellent value for money and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

MEGAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dingy, carpets old and tattered, bathroom stained. The room smelled badly of smoke and marijuana. Staff said there were no other rooms to offer. This hotel is in desperate need of cleaning and renovation. They didn't replenish many breakfast items including the fruit and the pastries, and I did not care for the orange juice. Parking was limited in their car park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Amenities
Lovely friendly staff very accommodating lovely hotel in general
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location for exploring Banbury. A clean, quiet room with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

2/10 Terrible

Ian

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

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property stank and ran down. Mold all over bathroom. After stay I then received parking fines of £100 per day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Very pleased with room and stay. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, the hotel is unique with it's history. Could not fault the accomodation, bar, staff or breakfast! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel . Friendly staff . Nice food . Such a nice area to visit . Definitely coming back .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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