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Whately Hall

Property class: 3

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A historic building with a well-maintained lawn and blooming magnolia trees.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a stone building with a clock tower in the background.
A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and a variety of bottles. There is a seating area with a leather sofa and chairs.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a glass partition, and a view of greenery outside.
A historic building with a well-maintained lawn and blooming magnolia trees in the foreground.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $87
$73 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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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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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the cityscape.

Classic Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a television on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a radiator, a window with blue curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a ceiling light.

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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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

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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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Main House Double room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

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

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

Suite

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Superior Suite

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view.

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Main House Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 5 minutes by foot from People's Park. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Spiceball Country Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Banbury Museum and Gallery.

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

  • ‪The Three Pigeons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Reindeer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kosk - ‬5 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. Open daily.
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 on-site 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
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Accor Whately Hall Hotel
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Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linsey-sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely, breakfast has lots of variety and staying in the rooms is a treat. Thank you again for another great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and professional looking to make our stay comfortable. The room was a good size, clean and comfortable. There was a good selection for breakfast which was a great way to start the day. It’s a great place to stay and it had a car park for our hire car.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! The night manager could be nicer, but otherwise such a cool place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great couple of nights here . Clean , well maintained room . Very good breakfast at reasonable price. Hotel good location , central to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, recently upgraded by the looks of it. Location great and parking was free, just need to put your reg number in at the reception. Breakfast was great too, wide choice to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enclosed car park (free), nice breakfast and quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast selection and efficient friendly staff. Nice room, not too hot which makes a nice change. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely room in main building, staff are so helpful & friendly, everyone has a smile on their face. Lovely cooked breakfast which set us up each day on our short stay. It's a great base to visit the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMAD

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has benefited hugely from some serious investment . Used the hotel for over 30 and it’s never been better . Slight moan about the gardens which looked like they needed some maintenance. Overall tho , very pleased .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of shops, pubs and restaurants so perfect location with free parking. We stayed in a very comfortable suite lots of space to relax and lovely view over the garden. Very quiet at night and a good selection of food for breakfast hot and cold. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position in centre of town with free parking. Good size room and friendly staff. Sunday Roast meal was very good despite us arriving near end of serving time. Breakfast adequate and enjoyed. Only problem was the lumpy pillows which were uncomfortable and so didn’t sleep very well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room in the Main building was spacious & spotlessly clean. Our greeting on arrival was warm & efficient. The free parking is ideal. Well done & thank you to the whole team.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok, little bit tired looking some of the rooms, parking was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Linsey-sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team are so helpful and polite. Nothing was too much trouble. I asked for a change of room and Kunal sorted it straight away. The breakfast was delicious and our room was lovely. We will stay again, lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2026