Whately Hall

Banbury hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Fri 14 Nov
Tue 18 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Located in the city center, Whately Hall invites you to unwind with international cuisine at Berkeley restaurant or bask in the sun on the garden's lush grounds. Connect to WiFi, warm up by the lobby fireplace, and enjoy dry cleaning services.
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
£62
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Comfort Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Comfort Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Comfort Double Room

Good

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

Good

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Superior Triple Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Junior Suite | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Superior Suite | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
Superior Suite | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN

What's nearby

  • Banbury Cross - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spiceball Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Broughton Castle - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Upton House - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 31 min drive
  • Coventry (CVT) - 40 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 75 min drive
  • Banbury Station - 12 min walk
  • Kings Sutton Station - 14 min drive
  • Bicester North Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Reindeer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pinto Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Tap - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whately Hall

Located near a train station, Whately Hall is a great choice for a stay in Banbury. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Berkeley, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
    • On-site carport

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1632
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Berkeley – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare.
SWIFT – This restaurant specialises 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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 31 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 28 November to 27 December:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Whately Hall?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Whately Hall?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Whately Hall?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Whately Hall and nearby?

Whately Hall has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Whately Hall?

Yes, Berkeley offers international cuisine. The dining venue will be unavailable from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2025 (dates subject to change).

What's the area around Whately Hall like?

Whately Hall is in the heart of Banbury, a short 2-minute walk from Banbury Cross and 9 minutes' walk from Banbury Museum and Gallery.

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Whately Hall Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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8/10 Very good

Excellent value and sweet, friendly staff. Rooms fairly basic but comfy - it's a shame they don't reflect the history and aesthetics of the building more, but I imagine that would bump up the price considerably.
A E Y, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pretty good,
Lloyd, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The historic and revurbished rooms are very good some of the communal areas in the modern block a bit dated and worn
timothy m, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great old hotel
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay and very convenient location

Breakfast buffet style and good selection. Bed very comfortable.
Angela, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Reasonable price and well located. Room was very tired and the carpet on the stairs to the accommodation had a lot of duct tape covering the gaps. Breakfast is fine.
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay, helpful staff, good location.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well worth a visit

Really lovely location and the hotel was fantastic. Huge rooms for us.
Lee, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

We payed for the premium room and this is what we got given, the rooms were nothing like the pictures! The cleanliness of the room was really poor and the bed was so uncomfortably
Emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
Phil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The friendly staff who were very helpful the rooms are a great size and we didn't have to clean anything before using
Shay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel staff friendly, room was nicely renovated but the hotel still had charm , car park handy too
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint old hotel with friendly staff and impressive garden area
Ian, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The rooms are incredibly bad at sound proofing, I could hear the guy next door to us having a conversation on the phone and also his every movement including going to the bathroom. Room felt kind of clean but the bathroom felt filthy, felt like couldn’t even take a shower.
joanna, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Stayed one night in a room where the toilet was not clean, paint peeling of walls and radiators, sticky tape holding carpets together on main stairs. Restaurant had no guests in it at all and waited 5 mins and no staff came to even say hello so left. Run down hotel with staff that seem to reflect the run down nature of the venue. Breakfast was poor with cheep sausages and egg that had gone hard as it had sat to long.
Ray, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff very accommodating lovely hotel in general
john, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A perfect location for exploring Banbury. A clean, quiet room with a comfortable bed.
Claire, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely old rambling hotel, we stayed for one night passing through Banbury. Our room was recently refurbished and very clean and pleasant. Free parking on site
john, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful stay

Our room was beautiful, spacious and very clean. We had a separate 'T.V' room with a sofa bed for extra guests so learnt of room for 4 adults. If I had to be picky there was only one packet if normal Nescafé coffee. For whatever reason the restaurant closed at 7 pm despite the web site saying 9 pm. Breakfast was really nice - sausages were fabulous.
Shirley, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Average at best

Badly stained carpets, poorly made beds. Check out at11am, but get used to housekeeping knocking on your door from 8.45 to clean the room !!! Just what you need, as soon as they get you in, They want you out !!!!!
Simon, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Whatley

Very dated Bed uncomfortable No air con Breakfast
Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay, the hotel is unique with it's history. Could not fault the accomodation, bar, staff or breakfast! Highly recommend.
Samantha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel . Friendly staff . Nice food . Such a nice area to visit . Definitely coming back .
Sheila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room. Great gardens
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Full of character and charm, good value for a large comfy room.
Carl, 2-night trip