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Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Indoor wedding
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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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, 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 | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

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

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

Comfort Double Room

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

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

Classic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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 | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in Banbury with 24-hour front desk and 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 on-site.
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.

Our customers tell us that 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 on 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 at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Berkeley – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare.
SWIFT – This restaurant specialises 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

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 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: 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

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
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Accor Whately Hall Hotel
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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. 314 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in Banbury which based on our stay is very loud with people shouting and screaming 'til early hours in the morning. On the second night, the hotel hosted, what I can only decribed as a rave; very peaceful. The room was excessively hot during the night, making it impossible to sleep (once Mc Scooter stopped playing). There was no fan in the room or air conditioning. On the final day the shower and taps only produced boilng hot water which resulted in our young children being unable to shower and teeth brushing took place using a bottle of mineral water. Needless to say, we wont return anytime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel even old was very tired the carpets looked like they could do with a clean or replaced. The main shower only dripped water and when using the hands free it was boiling water and I adequate thankfully I didn’t have to wash my hair. I expected more for the money I paid. Good breakfast and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Original building and gardens are lovely but we were housed in a 1970’s built rear wing which is dated, though does appear to be in the course of refurbishment. Our room was dated, scruffy carpets, curtains hanging off rail, and plumbing and electrical issues. Wasn’t cleaned properly. We booked an evening meal prior to arrival based on an apparently good menu in the Berkeley room but ended up in a noisy sports bar with a very basic limited menu of only 4 items more suited to a transport cafe. In fairness the hotel did refund the cost of this in view of the various issues. Very disappointed really, this hotel could be so very nice but is very lacking at the moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good value, lovely staff

Given a number of not so favourable reviews, we were quite pleasantly surprised with our stay. Staff were really friendly and helpful. The room had been refurbished - furnishings not luxury but clean and functional. Breakfast buffet was quite amazing for the price. Lovely garden behind. We had a suite at front of hotel. pros: very spacious, nice outlook over cross, cons: noisy - particularly with windows open which was necessary as warm and airless otherwise. Public areas nice and grand, garden very pleasant and well maintained. Price was very reasonable and we felt very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas M

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

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
very noisy busy street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

GURJIT

Liked: Staff & service
Evening staff very terrible asked for a fan and was told if there isn’t one in the room then bad luck.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The uniqueness was the entrance to the customer parking! Not suitable for really big cars. The ensuite in our room needed refurbishment as did the carpets on the stairs in the modern extension. This apparently is due to be done. Breakfast was a bargain- must book at reception. All staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Comfortable stay and very convenient location

Breakfast buffet style and good selection. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Im disabled. Access wasnt that easy but i got by!
Stayed 3 nights 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