Name: Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel
Address: 17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AN, United Kingdom, 17-19 Horse Fair, Oxfordshire, OX16 0AN, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £42 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel

17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AN, United Kingdom –

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19 July 2016

Room was to warm with no means of adjusting temperature. Bed had a ridge down the middle and one felt as if you could roll off bed.

Brian, United Kingdom

We have stayed at this property before, perfect location great staff

Glenn, United Kingdom

Warm,friendly staff,clean rooms,pleasant surroundings and central to town.

Karen, United Kingdom

The amenities are fantastic as per usual with the Mercure chain. The hotel is in a fantastic location. The breakfast was delicious with lots to offer

Lindsay, Ireland

The staff were superb especially Anna who checked us in. Yoyo the dog had a great time in the gardens.

Dr, United Kingdom

Great location, friendly staff, free parking good value.

Craig, United Kingdom

Good location, very friendly staff, comfortable room and a bathroom.

Marek, United Kingdom

Brilliant location. Room was lovely however tv didn’t work so they changed rooms. Spacious rooms , superb staff.

Bubbleswife, United Kingdom

October 19th to 21/10 Wow, thank you too all the staff, restaurant Fletcher what a lovely young man more than helpful, George always happy to help. All the staff from reception room service could not have done more for us, we had a family gathering on 21/10/2018, they accomadated the beautiful Berkley Lounge for us moved furniture to accomadate over 30 of us so it was personal in seating. Perfect we could not have asked for more. Breakfast everything you would want. Hotel yes is in need of refurbishment & updating but our room no 52 was good, bed lovely & comfortable fantastic for us all round, we have stayed in many 5 star hotels in London & yes decor amazing, but staff make the Whatley Hall hotel Banbury. Great value, thank you all & we will be back. Mr & Mrs Leigh

Karen, United Kingdom

Location was perfect for work. Reception and entrance space is stunning.

Georgie, United Kingdom

8.6

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Room was to warm with no means of adjusting temperature. Bed had a ridge down the middle and one felt as if you could roll off bed.”

Brian United Kingdom
“We have stayed at this property before, perfect location great staff”

Glenn United Kingdom
“Warm,friendly staff,clean rooms,pleasant surroundings and central to town.”

Karen United Kingdom
“The amenities are fantastic as per usual with the Mercure chain. The hotel is in a fantastic location. The breakfast was delicious with lots to offer”

Lindsay Ireland
“The staff were superb especially Anna who checked us in. Yoyo the dog had a great time in the gardens.”

Dr United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly staff, free parking good value.”

Craig United Kingdom
“Good location, very friendly staff, comfortable room and a bathroom.”

Marek United Kingdom
“Brilliant location. Room was lovely however tv didn’t work so they changed rooms. Spacious rooms , superb staff.”

Bubbleswife United Kingdom
“October 19th to 21/10 Wow, thank you too all the staff, restaurant Fletcher what a lovely young man more than helpful, George always happy to help. ”

Karen United Kingdom
“Location was perfect for work. Reception and entrance space is stunning.”

Georgie United Kingdom

Originally a 17th-century coaching inn, The Mercure Banbury Whately Hall is set in its own gardens and has a croquet lawn. It has an on-site restaurant with free Wi-Fi, a bar and free parking.

The hotel’s rooms are modern and comfortable and they all come with tea/coffee making facilities, a work desk and an en suite bathroom.

The Swift restaurant offers a 17th-century setting with oak panelling, a fireplace and iron chandeliers. Horton bar is a comfortable area with a snack menu.

Situated on the famous Banbury Cross, the Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel is 5 minutes to Broughton Castle and 15 minutes to Upton. Banbury itself is a pleasant place to shop.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 3 Aug 2005.
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

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Full English/Irish

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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This midscale non-standardized brand promises that your stay will be a success thanks to the unique combination it offers: the strength of a guaranteed quality and the genuine experience of hotels managed by passionate hoteliers.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Deddington Castle
5.7 miles
The Great Barn
7.1 miles
Brailes Golf Club
7.5 miles
Cherwell Valley Services M40
9.8 miles
Canons Ashby House
9.9 miles
Warwick Services Northbound M40
12.8 miles
Warwick Services Southbound M40
12.8 miles
Silverstone
13.8 miles
Walton Hall
14.5 miles
Blenheim Palace
15.2 miles

Restaurants and markets

Thai Orchid Restaurant
0 miles
Church House Restaurant
0 miles
Tesco Express Supermarket
0.1 miles

Closest airports

Birmingham Airport
31.8 miles
Gloucestershire Airport
36.9 miles
London Luton Airport
42.8 miles

What travellers love about this location

“We initially liked the location in the town. Then the reception staff were most welcoming. Our room was in the old part of the hotel and the corridors had low v...”

Hugh

United Kingdom

“Great location, very clean, lovely staff. The manager (I think his name was Charlie) was super helpful, friendly and welcoming 😃”

Kathy

Ireland

9.5

“It was a nice, clean, comfortable and convenient location”

Glomaxa

United Kingdom

7.9

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1 restaurant on site

Swifts

Cuisine: British

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte

House rules Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

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From 14:00 hours

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Until 12:00 hours

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Extra beds are not available.

Free! One child under 15 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

“October 19th to 21/10 Wow, thank you too all the staff, restaurant Fletcher what a lovely young man more than helpful, George always happy to help. All the staff from reception room service could not have done more for us, we had a family gathering on 21/10/2018, they accomadated the beautiful Berkley Lounge for us moved furniture to accomadate over 30 of us so it was personal in seating. Perfect we could not have asked for more. Breakfast everything you would want. Hotel yes is in need of refurbishment & updating but our room no 52 was good, bed lovely & comfortable fantastic for us all round, we have stayed in many 5 star hotels in London & yes decor amazing, but staff make the Whatley Hall hotel Banbury. Great value, thank you all & we will be back. Mr & Mrs Leigh”

Karen

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Newest reviews for Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel

Reviewed: 18 November 2018

Brian
United Kingdom
7.5

“Could have been better.”
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room temperature
Room was to warm with no means of adjusting temperature. Bed had a ridge down the middle and one felt as if you could roll off bed.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 14 November 2018

Dariusz
Poland
5.4

Passable
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room heating
Location

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 13 November 2018

Andrew
United Kingdom
Age group: 35 – 44
6.3

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel is a little tired. The room and bathroom were shabby and dated.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 12 November 2018

Glenn
United Kingdom
9.2

“Very enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Na
We have stayed at this property before, perfect location great staff

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 12 November 2018

Shirley
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quite pricey for room only and very basic

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 11 November 2018

Karen
United Kingdom
7.1

“It met the basic needs,but the failure to meet food requests made it expensive and not satisfactory.”
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Despite booking one guest as needing a gluten free diet for medical reasons,there was no gluten free cereal or bread at breakfast. This was despite several verbal reminders to dining staff.There was no communication with the kitchen staff who provide the meals.
Warm,friendly staff,clean rooms,pleasant surroundings and central to town.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 5 November 2018

John
United Kingdom
7.9

“A ghost of former days.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Faded interiors. Insufficient soap/shampoos for a double room & small towels.
Location

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 5 November 2018

Lindsay
Ireland
6.7

“Nice stay... few let downs ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel is located in a beautiful building with tonnes of character. I felt a couple of issues let down the hotel. The toilet doesn't flush correctly. Our room wasnt serviced during our stay and we had problems with the shower and taps. We stayed in the garden suites which are very difficult to find when checking in. Signage would be really useful. You actually need to exit the hotel at the back door /side entrance and go through the car park to find a separate entrance. You can also walk down the corridors to one of the many staircases and go to the 1st floor and meander through more hallways to a lift which brings you to this section of the hotel
The amenities are fantastic as per usual with the Mercure chain. The hotel is in a fantastic location. The breakfast was delicious with lots to offer

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 29 October 2018

Derek
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very small portions and slow service at the bar
Nice room and clean

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 29 October 2018

Dr
United Kingdom
10

“Very nice”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were superb especially Anna who checked us in. Yoyo the dog had a great time in the gardens.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 28 October 2018

Bruce
Australia
8.3

Very good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
No A/C. Lucky it was typical English weather.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 27 October 2018

Craig
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Very enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Old hotel in an old large building, it’s a little tired on the inside including the rooms however don’t let you put off its clean and warm, I would stay here again great location if your visiting the town centre or the Arts Centre
Great location, friendly staff, free parking good value.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 25 October 2018

Pam
United Kingdom
3.8

“Absolutely awful”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
My Colleague and I both suffered from Food poisoning effects all night after eating in the restaurant. There was no Hot water in the morning for a shower and room was very small and the bed was uncomfortable. I would not recommend to anyone to stay in this establishment ever.
Nothing

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 24 October 2018

Marek
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a bit too hot in the room.
Good location, very friendly staff, comfortable room and a bathroom.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 24 October 2018

Bubbleswife
United Kingdom
10

“Bubbleswife”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I don’t think there was anything I disliked. The building is very old and rooms were a little bit dated but it’s got loads of character and it was clean. I just thought of something.... The bar closes too early and if it is open you have to wait a while to be served.
Brilliant location. Room was lovely however tv didn’t work so they changed rooms. Spacious rooms , superb staff.

Stayed in October 2018

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