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Whately Hall
3.0 star property

Hotel in Banbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Whately Hall

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Exterior
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Overview of Whately Hall

7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Popular LocationSpiceball Country Park11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBanbury Station12 min walk
  • Popular LocationKings Sutton Station14 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)74 min drive
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Room options

Classic Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Classic Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Banbury

Located in Banbury, Whately Hall is in the city centre and near a train station. Farnborough Hall and Upton House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rye Hill Golf Club and Brailes Golf Club. The National Herb Centre and Steane Park Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

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 Apothecary Tap - 3 min walk
  • The Exchange - 2 min walk
  • The Coach and Horses Banbury - 4 min walk
  • Ye Olde Reine Deer Inn - 3 min walk

About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in the city centre
A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Whately Hall. The on-site restaurant, Berkeley, features international cuisine and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket information, a porter/bellboy and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All 69 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 space
  • 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

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1632
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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
Mercure Banbury Whately
Mercure Banbury Whately Hall
Mercure Whately Hall
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Mercure Whately Hall Hotel
Mercure Whately Hall Hotel Banbury
Whately Hall
Whately Hall Banbury
Accor Whately Hall Hotel
Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel
Whately Hall Hotel
Whately Hall Banbury
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Mercure Banbury Whately Hall

Frequently asked questions

Is Whately Hall pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whately Hall?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 31 Mar 2024 start from ₹5,325.49, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Whately Hall?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whately Hall?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Whately Hall?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Whately Hall located?

Located in the heart of Banbury, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Spiceball Country Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Broughton Castle and The National Herb Centre. Rye Hill Golf Club and Farnborough Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km). Banbury Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 570 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 570 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 570 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 570 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 570 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sukhjinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and very quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sukhjinder

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room. Think we must have had an upgrade as it was more than just a standard double room. Bed was huge and very comfy. Had a sofa in the room too. Breakfast was lovely and amazing for only £4 each! Overall thought it was really good value for money. Hotel has lots of character, free parking (through a very narrow opening) and about half the price of nearby Premier inn and a much nicer stay. I expect the prices will go up soon though once everyone hears it’s back open again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Oxford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to see this lovely hotel at its best again. Staff couldn’t have been more welcoming, breakfast very good quality and plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to see this hotel reopened excellent value breakfast provided
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed in this hotel before, but it seems to have had a management change (no longer Mercure). I reported a few issues: such as there being no milk in the room, the shower dispensers being empty and the wifi not working. Also, the cleaning staff entered the room before I'd checked out. I believe all of these are easily fixable with staff training. I hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Coalville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As at Jan 15th 2024 the hotel has just been refurbished - only one week reopened. Excellent welcome, really goof breakfast, lovely staff. My room was very quiet, comfortable, good shower, though could have been a tad stronger. Only downside for me was the lack of Wifi out of the bar and breakfast area (i.e. not in my room - a disappointment tent, as I'd intended to do some work in prep for the next day). Careful driving needed through the passage to the parking area - only just enough clearance for a Qashqai - proximity alarms on most of the way through. The hotel is pleasant though, and right next to the Cross that features in the nursery rhyme! I wish them all the best in getting re-established: they're well placed as a base for anyone wanting to visit all sorts of attractiopmns, be it Oxford, Warwick, Coventry, Silverstone, Bicester, the Cotswolds, and they've even got a railway connection that'll take you into London or Birmingham.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

sue

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Glen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022