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Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Cosy Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Serves lunch and dinner
Indoor wedding

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $87
$72 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Place, Banbury Cross
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiceball Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiceball Leisure Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

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

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

Cosy Double Room

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

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

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Double Room

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

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Main House Double room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Main House Double room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Main House Single Room

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

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

Junior Suite

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

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

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Spiceball Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banbury Museum and Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Woodgreen Leisure Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Spiceball Leisure Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • ‪Apothecary Tap - ‬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 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
  • 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

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
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. 338 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy beds, lovely place, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, clean and personell very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well ran hotel, clean, easy check in and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location to stay in Banbury - The hotel has real character including modern facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel - room was refurbished and very comfortable. We ate in the sports bar and the food was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean. In middle of town, handy for restaurants. Staff were helpful as always.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location with local choice of eateries. Spotlessly clean, just creaky floorboards due to the age of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent condition spotless very clean and suspiciously large with good size bathroom and the staffs were very friendly and helpful overall we enjoyed staying at this hotel and the rates were very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was brilliant, food was excellent and room was clean, another great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast with gluten free and alternative non dairy milk options. Would definitely stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room immaculate, the staff exceptional, the car park accessible, rooms we had access to were clean and tidy. The furniture lovely with plenty of cushions, and food very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, to all guests. observed some above and beyond by some staff members
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great breakfast was good definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly satisfied with the room basic but clean and warm .staff were very friendly and polite .Location was really good for town and amenities.Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, centrally located in Banbury. The hotel Inc reception, corridors and rooms were immaculate and fresh. Parking was readily available and free. We opted for the buffet breakfast option which was excellent value. All the staff were pleasant and helpful. I totally recommend this hotel
Exterior
Lovely lunch at a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness throughout the hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Pleasant room. A lot of history Good dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

YAN

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious, staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daryl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff members were great and the room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel. Dan and all the team were so helpful and eager to make our stay perfect. Lounge area so relaxing. Room was lovely with comfy beds and a modern bathroom with a great shower. Cleanliness was excellent. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Brilliant bar. Didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top location and rare experience to stay into an old building like that
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was nice staff are friendly and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025