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Whately Hall

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

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

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

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
Exterior

Cotswolds Hotel & Spa

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1010)
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Broughton Castle - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Upton House - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Silverstone Circuit - 23 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Bicester Village - 30 min drive - 29.9 km

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 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 international cuisine restaurant, Berkeley, offers lunch, dinner 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), coffee/tea in reception and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
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, electric kettles and heating

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

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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
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Whately Hall
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Accor Whately Hall Hotel
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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 22 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.

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.

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 821 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

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We used to stay there quite regularly before the shutdown but this was our first time since. The reception staff were brilliantly helpful and our room far exceeded our expectations. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Iben

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked stayed in a junior suite in the main house, communication with reception was brilliant, they organised everything to have a great stay. The room was spotless, comfortable and surprisingly quiet as it was facing to the main road. The staff was friendly and very helpful. We also had food there and it was excellent. Definitely will go back if we plan to go to Banbury again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were amazing. The hotel is a bit tired but the staff more than make up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

8/10 Good

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just an overnight stay. We were upgraded to a suite which was very nice at the front of the property. Everything was very good except there was no hot water to shower. We were going out for the evening, but the shower problem was recetifed for the morning shower. We didnt eat there and had to leave early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Val

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed with this hotel. They clised both the restaurant and bar on the Saturday evening as they had a charity ball. We were not notified of this so had to find somewhere else to eat. After complaining they did serve us a drink in the reception area. Brwakfast in the morning was very disappointing. I have a food allergy and the attitude towards this was extremely disappointing being told im sure its ok. After questioning i did eventually get a slice of gf bread but was told thats all they had. The tea and coffee was in large thermos flasks and the tea in particular was awful. The quality of the items provided was poor. The overall impression was this was an unloved property that was just doing the bare minimum necessary. We definitely would not return. The staff though were very polite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, welcoming and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Abdullah Dawood, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in the heart of the town, the canal-side property is conveniently located near Banbury Cross, Castle Quay shopping center, and local transportation hubs. The receptionist provided exceptional customer service, offering valuable information and assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building. Only a shower and no bath in our room which was a bit disappointing. It got a bit cold but we were provided with a portable heater which warmed things up nicely. One member of the front desk staff was unfriendly and unhelpful but change of shift meant a swap to someone else who was perfectly nice and helpful - what a difference it makes to how you feel about your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very narrow entrance to the car park. Staff friendly if not apologetic for the lack of gas for the draught beer.nonly bottled available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This Hotel firstly has charm, is quirky, beautiful gardens, well located and full of Oak Beams and oak panelling. The Staff are friendly and smart but that’s where it stops with the positives unfortunately. First disappointment was the bar, with no draught products as they had no gas and hadn’t for a while! Secondly there is no lift and the lovely oak beamed bedrooms are on the 2nd floor, but no warning of the climb with your cases and when you’re 68 and have arthritis it wasn’t easy, so a check from the Hotel on allocation might be advisable? Finally the Breakfast, which was buffet style, but it wasn’t hot, due to the Bain Marie only operating with hot lamps and not the hot plate, when it needs both, to keep it hot! It wasn’t at its legal temperature of over 63c and other guests complained and it got taken off on one day altogether! The plates had signs saying hot but they were cold as well as it wasn’t working. The sausages came out aenemic and weren’t hot to start with either ! All this food is supposed to be regularly temperature checked by law and it obviously isn’t and my partner has been ill ever since, plus they regularly ran out of items before they were replenished so your lukewarm breakfast got even colder before the items arrived when staff said 2 minutes and it took 10! Quite a few complained during our 3 days there, so for a 3star establishment it’s totally not acceptable to risk people’s health by not following Food Safety Legislation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Azmi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hand soap in the toilet, no toilet paper, thin walls, no coat hangers, cold food. There was a long and loud altercation between a couple in a room close by, but there was no phone in the room to call reception. Called reception from my phone 5 times for a duration of 15 minutes, no answer. Lady at reception was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I would not return here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had requested a lower floor room as we were just getting out of the hospital. She said she had us up one short flight of stairs, wrong, all the way to the top floor without a lift. Got to the room and it smelled like wet dog, no remote and one towel for two of us. Back to the front desk where she just said "I tried to get you on a lower floor", she knew where she had put us. She did send a house person up that brought a remote and was able to get the window open. This property is in a terrible need of renovation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

KAREN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property looks ok from front of building.. but inside its very dated with dirty carpets and stains and scuffs on walls. Room was the same, stained carpets and the bathroom could do with better cleaning. No towels in room when we arrived. Carpets in stairwell are held together with tape!! Breakfast had limited choice and had to wait for hot food to be refilled... even once served it was luke warm and only cold plates available. Dirty tablecloths.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location near cross
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
adequate for money paid
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

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

8/10 Good

ANTONIO MARCOS GERALDI

Liked: Staff & service
I didn’t like the noise of drunken people on aisles during night. They could be more firm with guests that are drunken
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

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