Whately Hall Hotel - Banbury

$$$$||View on mapBanbury, United Kingdom17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, United Kingdom, OX16 0AN|
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Whately Hall Hotel - Banbury
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, United Kingdom, OX16 0AN·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.8
Free WiFi8.3
Staff8.3
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.8
Cleanliness7.7
Value for money7.6
Facilities7.5
Who stays here
Couples55%
Solo19%
Families13%
Groups11%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.8
Free WiFi8.3
Staff8.3
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.8
Cleanliness7.7
Value for money7.6
Facilities7.5
Who stays here
Couples55%
Solo19%
Families13%
Groups11%

Historic 17th-century coaching inn with gardens and croquet lawn in Banbury centre

Historic Setting & Gardens

The Whately Hall Hotel Banbury is a 17th-century coaching inn set in its own gardens. The hotel offers a croquet lawn and outdoor furniture for guests to use. The original oak panelling and iron chandeliers remain in the Swift restaurant.

Dining

The Swift restaurant serves meals in a 17th-century setting with oak panelling, a fireplace, and iron chandeliers. The Horton bar provides a comfortable area with a snack menu. The hotel offers afternoon tea and a daily breakfast with hot and cold options.

Rooms & Accommodation

The Whately Hall Hotel has 69 well-appointed rooms including suites and classic doubles. Some rooms have been renovated with new bathrooms and comfortable beds. The property also offers Junior Suites with separate sitting areas.

Events & Business

The hotel provides flexible meeting and event spaces that can accommodate up to 120 guests. There are tailored wedding packages set in the hotel's gardens and historic rooms. Business travelers can use the conference facilities and free parking.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Banbury Whately Hall Hotel is situated at Banbury Cross, 5 minutes from Broughton Castle. The hotel is 15 minutes from Blenheim Palace and close to the Cotswolds. Guests can easily walk to the Lock29 shopping district and Banbury Station.

  • Historic Building: 17th-century coaching inn with oak beams and panelling
  • Gardens: Croquet lawn and outdoor seating area
  • Dining: Swift restaurant and Horton bar
  • Events: Flexible spaces for up to 120 guests
  • Parking: Free on-site parking at the rear
  • Location: Central Banbury near Banbury Cross
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 15.95 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.  There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Hungarian, Romanian
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:68
Former name
Mercure Whately Hall Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Cosy Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Main House Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior Family Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Whately Hall Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 62 £
📏 Distance to centre 200 m
✈️ Distance to airport 70.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport Birmingham, BHX

Location

17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, United Kingdom, OX16 0AN
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17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, United Kingdom, OX16 0AN
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17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, United Kingdom, OX16 0AN
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
1 Bath Road
People's Park
470 m
8 West Bar Street
Fine Lady Statue
220 m
Church
Saint Mary's Church
210 m
2-3 North Bar Street
church house banbury
120 m
2 S Bar St
Banbury Cross
210 m
Shopping Area
Castle Quay Shopping Centre
580 m
Restaurant
Old Town Deli And Cafe
240 m
Restaurant
Lenny's
260 m
Restaurant
The Granary Cafe
420 m
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza Banbury
340 m
Restaurant
Baguette 81
440 m
Restaurant
Jenny's Restaurant
490 m
Restaurant
Kosmos Greek Grill
430 m
Restaurant
Saveway
740 m
Restaurant
Niebo W Gebie
590 m
Restaurant
Caffe Nero
560 m

Reviews of Whately Hall Hotel

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FAQ about Whately Hall Hotel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel?
You can always visit one of the highly rated landmarks, the family friendly Banbury Museum, placed 800 meters from the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel. Another landmark that is worth your while is Wykham Park Farm Shop located 2.5 km away.
Which landmarks are closest to Whately Hall Hotel hotel?
Guests of Whately Hall Hotel hotel can visit church house banbury (approximately a 5-minute stroll from the accommodation), or Spiceball Country Park placed 10 minutes' walk away.
Is there free parking in the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel?
Yes, the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel offers guests to park their cars at parking spaces for free.
Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?
Best restaurants near the hotel include Eat Well and Chen's Cottage, placed 300 meters from the property and a 5-minute walk away respectively.
Can I eat breakfast at this perfect hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of this perfect hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the 3-star Whately Hall Hotel?
Guests of the 3-star Whately Hall Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
What payment methods are accepted in the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel hotel?
At the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel hotel, guests can pay using Visa, American Express, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the hotel comprise?
The hotel offers such room types as Classic Double Room, Deluxe King Room, and Classic Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel?
Every room at the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.
Is the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel provides accessible bathrooms and rooms with accessible facilities to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
Does the staff at the hotel speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the hotel will help you in Hungarian, English, and Romanian.
Are there any business facilities featured at the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel hotel?
Yes, for business travellers the perfect 3-star Whately Hall Hotel hotel provides a work desk and a photocopier.
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