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Whately Hall

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

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Deluxe Double Room
Serves lunch and dinner
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

Map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Spiceball Country Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Broughton Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rye Hill Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Banbury

Whately Hall puts you in the centre of Banbury, 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Spiceball Country Park and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Broughton Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Berkeley, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Horton Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Banbury hotel include The National Herb Centre and Rye Hill Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Broughton Castle - 5 min drive
  • Upton House - 13 min drive
  • Sulgrave Manor - 13 min drive
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 15 min drive
  • Silverstone Circuit - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinto Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coach and Horses Banbury - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Apothecary Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in Banbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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.

  • 1 building
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1632
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

Property Registration Number 14740890

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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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Whately Hall?

Yep, Whately Hall has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Whately Hall?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$126.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Whately Hall serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whately Hall?

No, Whately Hall does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Whately Hall?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Whately Hall?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whately Hall?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 847 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 847 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 847 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 847 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 847 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sorry, I was totally disappointed
It was a surprise , bed was ok , room was warm . Bins had not been emptied, no handwash, no shower gel , all the containers were empty; good thing we had our own toiletries. The room was booked for 2 people but towels in the bathroom was for only 1 guests. Toilet roll was half used. No attention was taken to prepare the room. Arrived late so did not have the energy to say anything. Receptionist was welcoming and friendly, apart from that I would not rate the hotel, it definitely needs an update.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just an overnight stay. We were upgraded to a suite which was very nice at the front of the property. Everything was very good except there was no hot water to shower. We were going out for the evening, but the shower problem was recetifed for the morning shower. We didnt eat there and had to leave early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mrs T

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
General overview
Comfortable and clean hotel. Pleasant staff who were very helpful. Nice restaurant and bar. Hotel is in a good area close to restaurants and bars within walking distance. The hotel is a little tired but this doesn’t take anything away from it it is just an observation and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Val

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed with this hotel. They clised both the restaurant and bar on the Saturday evening as they had a charity ball. We were not notified of this so had to find somewhere else to eat. After complaining they did serve us a drink in the reception area. Brwakfast in the morning was very disappointing. I have a food allergy and the attitude towards this was extremely disappointing being told im sure its ok. After questioning i did eventually get a slice of gf bread but was told thats all they had. The tea and coffee was in large thermos flasks and the tea in particular was awful. The quality of the items provided was poor. The overall impression was this was an unloved property that was just doing the bare minimum necessary. We definitely would not return. The staff though were very polite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised by this place . I enjoyed my time there perfect location staff was friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great option for a stay
We chose this venue as it was an affordable option for a quick stop - we were so impressed! The rooms were spacious and quiet and beautifully appointed, there was a lovely woman on reception who suggested a great restaurant for dinner across the road, and the breakfast the next morning was delicious. All in all a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, welcoming and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Abdullah Dawood, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel
Great hotel, friendly staff, recommend full English breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in the heart of the town, the canal-side property is conveniently located near Banbury Cross, Castle Quay shopping center, and local transportation hubs. The receptionist provided exceptional customer service, offering valuable information and assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building. Only a shower and no bath in our room which was a bit disappointing. It got a bit cold but we were provided with a portable heater which warmed things up nicely. One member of the front desk staff was unfriendly and unhelpful but change of shift meant a swap to someone else who was perfectly nice and helpful - what a difference it makes to how you feel about your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very narrow entrance to the car park. Staff friendly if not apologetic for the lack of gas for the draught beer.nonly bottled available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This Hotel firstly has charm, is quirky, beautiful gardens, well located and full of Oak Beams and oak panelling. The Staff are friendly and smart but that’s where it stops with the positives unfortunately. First disappointment was the bar, with no draught products as they had no gas and hadn’t for a while! Secondly there is no lift and the lovely oak beamed bedrooms are on the 2nd floor, but no warning of the climb with your cases and when you’re 68 and have arthritis it wasn’t easy, so a check from the Hotel on allocation might be advisable? Finally the Breakfast, which was buffet style, but it wasn’t hot, due to the Bain Marie only operating with hot lamps and not the hot plate, when it needs both, to keep it hot! It wasn’t at its legal temperature of over 63c and other guests complained and it got taken off on one day altogether! The plates had signs saying hot but they were cold as well as it wasn’t working. The sausages came out aenemic and weren’t hot to start with either ! All this food is supposed to be regularly temperature checked by law and it obviously isn’t and my partner has been ill ever since, plus they regularly ran out of items before they were replenished so your lukewarm breakfast got even colder before the items arrived when staff said 2 minutes and it took 10! Quite a few complained during our 3 days there, so for a 3star establishment it’s totally not acceptable to risk people’s health by not following Food Safety Legislation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Azmi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hand soap in the toilet, no toilet paper, thin walls, no coat hangers, cold food. There was a long and loud altercation between a couple in a room close by, but there was no phone in the room to call reception. Called reception from my phone 5 times for a duration of 15 minutes, no answer. Lady at reception was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I would not return here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had requested a lower floor room as we were just getting out of the hospital. She said she had us up one short flight of stairs, wrong, all the way to the top floor without a lift. Got to the room and it smelled like wet dog, no remote and one towel for two of us. Back to the front desk where she just said "I tried to get you on a lower floor", she knew where she had put us. She did send a house person up that brought a remote and was able to get the window open. This property is in a terrible need of renovation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms could benefit from some TLC but great staff
Beautiful building with a lovely reception and dining room. Great staff but the room was in alright condition with the light falling out the ceiling and wallpaper peeling off. Bed was very comfy and the bathroom was very clean. Overall, the staff and cleanliness make this an average stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very run down, stair carpets patched with gaffer tape! Shower poor No shampoo or shower gel TV poor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

M Wood

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Barry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Banburys own Faulty Towers
Unfortunately the hotel had no lifts which when staying on the 3rd floor is an issue (I should have checked),No light bulb in my bedside light. The bar said it closed at 11pm but we arrived at 10.40pm and it was already closed due to an older couple being drunk and falling over, the said older couple went outside for a cigarette. We were sitting in the foyer and a waitress opened the door to talk to the drunk couple letting in the cold and cigarette smoke, when we mentioned this we were rudely told that "we are bringing them back in" which did not happen for another 5 minutes or so. The breakfast was farcical following a smoke alarm which went off at 7.30am for no more than 10 seconds the entire hotel arrived at breakfast within half an hour or so. Firstly no orange juice as they had ran out? its breakfast go buy some. No tea which when I mentioned it the waitress weighed the tea urn as if I was lying? No hot food was out and as soon as it came out it was gone so we waited for over an hour and a half to get some hot food. at 9.55am we were informed breakfast was closing at 10am and at 9.58am the breakfast buffet was finally all out and cleared away at 10am. You could not write this very unorganised
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024