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Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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, Spiceball Leisure Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

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

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

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

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Main House Double room

Main House Double room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Main House Single Room

Main House Single Room

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Suite

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Banbury

A stay at Whately Hall places you in the heart of Banbury, steps from Banbury Cross and 9 minutes by foot from Banbury Museum and Gallery. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Spiceball Country Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Spiceball Leisure Centre.

What's nearby

  • Banbury Cross - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spiceball Country Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Banbury Museum and Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Spiceball Leisure Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Woodgreen Leisure Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Banbury Station - 12 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kosk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Three Pigeons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Reindeer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coach and Horses - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whately Hall

Whately Hall offers 69 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 69 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Berkeley serving guests of Whately Hall. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
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.

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 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
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 327 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant breakfast buffets , superb bar and food was excellent and had dart boards 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is as lovely as it looks. I took a Deluxe room in the old building, and it totally lived up to my expectations. The breakfast buffet was excellent. A very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Oxford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel with great atmosphere. It oozes history and looks particularly beautiful with the Christmas decorations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

In need of abit of TLC
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room 22 was above the loud music so our stay and sleep was interrupted somewhat. The room showed signs of a water leak on the window wall. We could have been asked if we were part of the christmas dining group so we could have been allocated to a quiet area. Breakfast was 5☆ so very happy with that. If we stayed again we would request an updated room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yaw

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

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

8/10 Good

Leigh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, the staff were courteous and prompt, property was undergoing a refurbishment whilst I was there however little disturbance noticed. Restaurant was not open when I was there, just the sports bar, ended up going to another location for food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This was the worst room I’ve stayed in. Very disappointed. I understand the hotel is having a refurbishment but this room was very poor standard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The newly decorated rooms were lovely especially the en-suite. The heating was not good and the windows were original, which was nice but they were very draughty in the winter and needed some secondary glazing. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it l ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavanandan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Place had character. Service was great. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark and Carolyn

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable but looked tired shower wasn’t that powerful Breakfast was good and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

Window pane did not fit frame, hence gap to the outside. Radiator hanging off wall, as only one side fixed to wall. Shower curtain stiff with soap and dirt. The toilet was badly stained, looked disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alison

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was admittely a bargain at £77 but if there is a bedside light in situ, I would have expected a bulb and a shade. The bathroom was a shock as the silicone around all tiles was black in places. I decided not to shower in the morning.... Beds on plus side were comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

graham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025