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Whately Hall

3.0 star property
Hotel in Banbury with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Front of property
Classic Double Room
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Explore the area

Map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Spiceball Country Park
    11 min walk
  • Broughton Castle
    5 min drive
  • The National Herb Centre
    8 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 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
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 15 min drive
  • Silverstone Circuit - 23 min drive
  • Bicester Village - 30 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 25 2024 to January 13 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)

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 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 29 Dec 2024 start from AU$117.95, 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? The dining venue will be unavailable from December 25 2024 to January 13 2025 (dates subject to change).

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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 822 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel great, staff great, room great. Pillows awful, room too warm on arrival despite no radiators being switched on. A member of staff (I presume), banging on the door of a room nearby at midnight, and the ensuing banging of doors for the following 30 minutes, isn’t something we’d like to experience again. Overall though, we’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel is in a great location but overall the place is tired and in need of a refurb and a thorough clean. Staff were friendly enough but beed to know not to query a same sex couple having a double bed! Its 2024 not 1954.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very central and convenient, its looking a little tired and needs updating, the staff were very helpful and polite especially the lady at reception, breakfast was fine with plenty to choose from although our first one wasn't overly hot, nice to have free parking but would be very tight squeeze to get to it if you had a large vehicle, should we go to Banbury again we would stay here Graham & Debbie 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whately Hall suited me for my visit to not only Banbury but also to attend a meeting nearby on Thursday evening. I feel the Hotel is beginning to look a bit tired but it met my expectations and the room was comfortable. We have stayed here before and enjoyed our stay.
Banbury Vicarage
Bodicote Church
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Monique

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we stayed here 7 years ago and this has run down badly in that time. The rooms are dreary and the carpet was very dirty. It is also extremely noisy if you are on the road side and have to open the windows when it is warm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was a little dated, and I had some very noisy neighbours but the room was clean, however I did not received any cleaning service for the first two days of my stay. For the amount paid, it was very useful and easy access to Oxford where I was working.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A little run down but still a lovely place to stay
Room was sufficient for our needs, the bed was lovely and comfortable. Some parts need a bit of attention and are run down but it didn't impact greatly on our stay. The breakfast was amazing. Cannot fault anything in the bar or restaurant. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed our 3 day stay at this Whatley Hall hotel. Just a few problems 1) TV remote did not work on arrival. 2) The bathroom basin did not hold the water in the basin . Reported problems to reception and quickly sorted out the problems. Breakfast good , but could do with plate warmer as plates very cold as also cups very cold cooling off the tea and breakfast very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Charming very old building with a lot of character and history inside and out. Warm welcome at check in. Our room was clean with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was clean and had a great shower. Very enjoyable evening meal, well presented. Plaice for me, cooked to perfection with a great sauce. Beef Wellington for my partner, which he throughly enjoyed. Bar and restaurant staff were efficient and friendly. Must say found drink prices high!! £10.00 for a Gin!!! This is not in line with other hotels. Breakfast offered a good selection of hot food. Coffee from a large flask was bitter, obviously it had been stood around for some time. Lovely to read about the history of the hotel on the print outs. Unfortunately, most areas are in need of a good clean and upgrade. Lots of dust and cobwebs. All glass was either smeary or dirty. The seating areas in reception had definitely seen better days. Window panes in the evening restaurant had blown. We understand the hotel is under new ownership and going through some renovation work, however basic housekeeping is a must. Check Out was very brusque. The lady could barely be bothered to look up. Did not even enquire about our stay. Just took the key.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely old building and great staff, but has certainly seen better days. Could do with better double glazing and a lick of paint. Otherwise no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible stay
Our room was dirty, the carpet was all stained, there was a metre circle mouldy leak in the bathroom ceiling the above shower. The windows had thick dirt and mould around the handles to open, needless to say did not touch wallpaper was hanging off above the bed clearly damp in the room, no central light, managed with 2 bedside lamps and desk light. Despite complaining o the next morning, an attempt was made to clean the windows not very successful. Daresay will not return shocking weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirstie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel, with parking behind the hotel. It’s a tight squeeze between two buildings but does just about fit a large car through. A nice breakfast and for the price we were pleasantly happy. My main gripe was there was a lot of short black hairs all down the bath. I only stayed one night and decided not to have a shower. No bin in the room, just a tiny bathroom bin so had to leave larger rubbish (water bottles etc) on the side, not too bad for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hi, the room smelt very badly of sewerage, we told the housekeeper and she said they new about it and left us an air freshner, not very good to be honest, couldnt see any point of using the safe as it wasnt even bolted to the wall so could be carried away , when booked it was a buffet breakfast and on the monday there was ne buffet, staff were ok and friendly main thing was the horrible smell in the bathroom which spoilt everything stayed sun 8th sept to weds 11th sept , room 65 think we should at least get a voucher for compensation for next year as we come every year thanks colin wood room 65 thetackshack9a@googlemail.com 07713173313 overall the smell spoilt everyt
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building with alot of history. Loved the letter provided with information about room 52 and what it was used for. Lovely dinning room and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our original room had mould around the bath, pillows were yellow and stained. Then moved us into a different room which was slightly better but still not great. Looked and sounded a lot better in the pictures online
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

It’s age and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alyson

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The old building is in dire need of refreshing. It is in a very tired and is scruffy in parts. Very limited menu . Some staff seemed lacking in basic training . The restaurant is very limited and the menu basic. Complimentary tea and cofee in the room but no milk? Had to request it from reception. A good location, but the whole setup needs attention
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel reception staff very helpful. Breakfast was a shambles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024