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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Broughton Castle
    5 min drive
  • Rye Hill Golf Club
    11 min drive
  • Farnborough Hall
    12 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    31 min drive

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

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/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

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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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 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 7 Nov 2024 start from NZ$145.51, 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. 227 out of 791 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 791 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 791 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 791 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 791 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

campbell

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Did the job
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seen better days, like the 1900's
Check in was lovely, nice old building but it just went down hill from there. Everywhere was grubby and tired. Not seen a duster, let alone a cleaner. Bed sheets were clean but not much else. TV didn't work, view would have been nice if you didn't have look through a mosaic of grime to see anything. It wasn't even cheap, I would have been offended paying half the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean at all. Staff unhelpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor value for money
Poor value for money. Outdated rooms, mouldy shower curtain and just a general musty smell. Soap and shower gels provided but nearly empty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Filthy and decayed
Bloodstains and hair in the bathroom. Spiderweb in the corners. Dust on everything. It was like the hotel was abandoned during Covid-19 and nothing has been cleaned or fixed since. Terrible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Southampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and large rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mickael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Good value. Satisfying breakfast. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In need of refurb.
Room was dated and could have been a little cleaner, but was comfortable. Breakfast was lovely, and plenty of it. The parking ticket the next morning put a bit of a dampner on things as we hadn't realised and weren't advised at reception, that the parking spaces at the front weren't hotel parking but public pay-and-display. Would be helpful if guest could be warned of this when arriving! Overall not a bad stay (apart from the parking ticket), but to be honest for what the room cost, I had expected it to be more modern and up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Excellent location, staff extremely friendly and helpful Top quality breakfast A very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atmospheric!
Beautiful old building in a super location. Gorgeous grounds. Staff very helpful. Just a little pongy in parts of the building - a little damp I suppose.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friends staff and a great location. Hotel is a little tired but still clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible Standards. AVOID!
My partner and I wanted a romantic weekend away so we upped our usual budget for 3 nights in a historic hotel. We booked a basic room so didn’t expect anything boutique, but the room was appalling. We didn’t know that the Hall had a cheap extension fit for council housing built on the back in 1971, in which we were plonked. The carpet and furnishings seemed just as old as the building. The chairs had a shiny greyish greasy film on them, the originally white curtains were stained a rancid orange, the broken, splintered table leg had been bodged with screw. We could hear every word from the neighbouring rooms through the paper thin walls, the grubby window looked fit for an old static caravan, and the wafer thin pillows and lumpy mattress was horrid to sleep on. For me, the bathroom was the last straw. The toilet was caked in thick brown stains, there were pubic hairs strewn on the floor, the curtain was orange, there were hairs stuck to the tiles, the foot towel was stained, there was no hand soap or shampoo in the bottle so I had to use body wash for my hair, and the shower was in fact unusable altogether as the knob to adjust the temperature was missing and set to scalding hot, I couldn’t see without my glasses and sliced my fingers in 6 places trying to twist the exposed end. I ended up resorting to repeatedly tipping my water bottle on my head from the cold tap. I asked the receptionist for a refund the next morning, she said it’s underway but I’ve had no confirmation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Zena

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

mick

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go elsewhere!
Shower didn’t work, bath didn’t work, soap dispenser didn’t work and a used bottle of water left in the room when I checked in, general condition is poor. Reported the shower in the morning, returned later that day, nothing had been done to resolve it, no room service and no one took responsibility! Hotel was fully booked so was initially told there was no alternative, there was, they just didn’t want to upgrade my room at their cost. Sleep on a bench, it will be cleaner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynwen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not very clean
I was disappointed with the cleanliness of the place. The lift we had to use stank. There was what could have been rust running down the tiles. This could have been wiped off. There was mold on the curtain around the bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Frankie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had high hopes as my husband stays here a lot for work, he works in F1 and is based in Banbury so perfect. I drove from Cumbria to Banbury for the end of Silverstone as I hadn’t seen my hubby for 3 weeks due to F1 races and it seemed the obvious choice, From the outside the hotel is beautiful so I was excited to stay, I checked in, no friendly conversation with the check in staff just pretty much here’s your room key. Got to the room with was in a annex type building on the back, not as beautiful as the front, on the way to the room carpet was torn and threadbare cobwebs in the stairwell,I really disappointed with the room, carpet was really stained and dirty, black mould around the bath and most of the bathroom and no bath plug? What has made me leave the poor review though was the disgusting sight of the toilet, it was absolutely full of poo! And I mean FULL! Up the sides everywhere! It must have been there for a while as the colour of the water and the stench made me gag, no toilet roll down the loo just full of s***. The room stunk, no way had this room ever been cleaned. I went back to reception and politely asked if I could be moved and explained the problem, but according to the receptionist they had NO other rooms which I found hard to believe I just don’t think she cared. They gave me a free drink (I don’t drink)while it was cleaned, but we still had to stay in a smelly room at £129.00 safe to say my husband or the rest of the team will never stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location, staff excellent, needs some improvements such as new mattresses and rooms re furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room lovely building lovely .staff excellent and very freindly lady and man on reception very helpful breakfast was well cooked and a good choice.would reccomend a stay here to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024