See all properties

Whately Hall

3.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Banbury

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Whately Hall

Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Junior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Indoor wedding

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Place, Banbury Cross
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiceball Country Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Banbury Museum and Gallery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

Superior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Banbury

Heart of Banbury.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Banbury Cross and within a 10-minute walk of Banbury Museum and Gallery. Also, Spiceball Country Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Broughton Castle is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Banbury Cross - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spiceball Country Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Banbury Museum and Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Silverstone Circuit - 24 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 32 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

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

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Banbury
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
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Whately Hall offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Terrace/patio
Cromwell Lodge Hotel by Greene King Inns
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
3.8 out of 5, Good, 365 reviews
$58 nightly
The price is $70
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Cromwell Lodge Hotel by Greene King Inns

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and 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).

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

How close is Whately Hall to the airport?

Whately Hall is 17.3 mi (31-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whately Hall?

As of Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on Nov 30, 2025 start from $69.49, 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.

Does Whately Hall have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Whately Hall.

Does Whately Hall offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Whately Hall, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Whately Hall?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Whately Hall?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Whately Hall have a pool?

Whately Hall does not have a pool.

Does Whately Hall have a restaurant?

Whately Hall is home to Berkeley, which features international cuisine and light fare. The dining venue will be unavailable from December 31 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does Whately Hall have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Whately Hall to downtown Banbury?

Whately Hall is 0.2 mi away from Banbury.

Reviews

Whately Hall Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Moira

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms not fit for purpose for paying guests

My husband and I have stayed at this hotel a month ago along with my sister and her husband and mother. My husband and I and my mother had refurbished rooms however my sister and husband had a room waiting to be refurbished. The standard and cleanliness between the refurbished and non refurbished was great. Having this knowledge I requested refurbished rooms for all 3 parties. On arrival I was very disappointed that all 3 rooms were not refurbished and in disrepair. Our bedroom window could not be closed, the carpet was stained and old. The springs were felt through the mattress. There were brown stains at the base of the toilet. There was no enamel left on the bath which had a brown stain at the plug end. The grouting was old and stained. No net at the window. Paintwork all chipped on the radiator and window sill. Old furniture. Amongst other things that need serious addressing. These rooms are not fit for purpose for paying guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice looking facade but I can’t give any applaud to the limited room space in the top floor of hotel, mould in bathroom , inadequate shower pressure ( a trickle at best ) did pre check in passing my wife requires gluten free breakfast but told due to the amount of guests the previous day they had v limited food. Minimal staff on Sunday to support breakfast demand , poor lady was very apologetic and did her best, but needs more staff to support the breakfast provision. When requested the manager contact details was only provided front of house. Not impressed for the monies paid
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Silvio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Building is tired and needs renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value

A beautiful building,warm welcome and newly furnished room. Great breakfast and very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the characterful building, the foyer seating was comfortable, free parking a bonus and location near the town centre excellent. Staff were welcoming and helpful. My room in the old part of the hotel was very clean, quiet and comfortable, although I would have appreciated a box of tissues. Signage from the car park could be improved and the cooked breakfast was already tired by 8.15am. Freshly prepared please!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff, great food hugely let down by room

This hotel will soon,I hope be beautiful again . I did give the hotel an opportunity to address my concerns, below not only immediately on my visit but also on return . I did get a response after chasing . The bar and waiting staff were professional, helpful polite and excellent . The food was well cooked and very good value . Breakfast was on the whole very good .The common areas are nicely refurbished and the old building is lovely.The gardens are lovely to enjoy . Parking was free. Be aware rooms in the 1970 block may be shabby .Sadly Our room (85) ,was dirty with shredded net curtains, filthy toilet, black mastic & stained carpets . The stair carpet had gaffa tape holding it together and one room (82)looked like the door had been kicked in . The second couple on my booking who arrived first were given a suite. Bizarrely at Same cost, same booking,( room 79 ), so do check your room number ! 79 was a little tired but clean pleasant and huge ! We immediately told reception our room was unfit for purpose we were given the next door room which was marginally cleaner. The desk clerk denied the other party on my booking had a suite ,a strange response! The hotel kindly responded to my written concerns apologised & offered room upgrade and afternoon tea on my next visit they have said the rooms are to be upgraded. I would check where your room will be when booking . Sadly I will not be visiting again and will be forever puzzled by why a suite and a old shabby room are equal
Bath room 85
Stairs access to all rooms in outer block
Toilet cleanliness (85 and 83)
Nets shredded room 85
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Amenities
Had a great stay, fab room suite , plenty of room for 4. Plenty of storage, stunning shower. With the hot weather a fan would of been a great additional extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property with a great garden, good value for money with several options of restaurants nearby - fully recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whatley

Very dated Bed uncomfortable No air con Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donovan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in poor condition which is a shame as the hotel building and area is really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was very comfortable unfortunately there was a large damp spot on the ceiling in the bathroom which needs addressing also had to ask for our room to be refreshed as there were no signs to leave out but once asked for was quickly rectified would happily stay at this property again as the overall stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness
The overwhelming smell of cigarette smoke in the bathroom. Had to put a towel under the door to try and stop the room smelling. Did mention to management to be told he couldn't smell it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building, with some areas in hotel looking lovely e.g. restaurant & bar. Some areas looking very dated & worn which can make some things feel grubby (even if it was clean). There was a strange store cupboard unlocked & constantly open which also made things seem messy. Breakfast ok. Hotel very central to Banbury so great location if wanting to be central. Lovely garden out back of hotel. This is a 3 star hotel & was cheap, so you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Rooms weren’t clean and hotel looks dated. Staff lovely and bed comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
The decor of the hotel was dated. It all looked looked a bit tired. All of the floorboards creaked. Bathroom was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fine. Asked for a quiet room. Couldn’t have been given one any noisier, right over door and car park entrance so couldn’t have window open and made the room very hot. Bedding was too heavy for time of year. At least a fan was supplied. Tv was good. Bathroom was very tired and grotty. Sports bar was closed and we had intended to eat/drink in there on arrival so ended up going elsewhere. I didn’t expect much from reviews as we know they were updating but would have hoped they would have tried to accommodate a request for a quieter room. We wouldn’t go again which is a shame as we were visiting family and could have been a repeat customer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room was clean and tidy. Hotel in general needs some maintenance. Staff were friendly, hotel is nice and central. Overall good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Reception Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had to be moved twice in order to get an acceptable room but to be fair to the man on reception he got there eventually. Potentially a fab hotel but it needs a bit of TLC attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky hotel

Quirky old hotel with creaky floorboards in the corridors. Obviously extended over the years as evident in the various level changes as you navigate through the mazy corridors and stairwells to your room. Room was adequate; bed comfortable, and bathroom facilities very good. Only down side was no tissues provided in the room. Used the restaurant for the evening meal - quiet that evening but menu selection not too bad and prices reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025