We stayed for two nights at the Mercure Whately Hall Hotel for a New Year Murder Mystery run by Joy Swift (www.murder.co.uk). The murder was great but a holiday break at any time would be worthwhile at this olde worlde coaching inn. The frontage of the hotel and the main public rooms are orginal but most of the bedrooms are... more

my partner and i stayed here for 3 nights. it was originally 2 nights but we loved it that much we decided on the extra night. i had read the previous reviews so was a little hesitant to book here but could not find anywhere better in banbury and i'm pleased to say what an excellent hotel. everything was spot... more

Stayed for one night and thought the hotel excellent, if a little tired. Great room, v. clean with an excellent bathroom and two comfortable chairs (important this - how many double bedded rooms just have one decent chair?). Did not eat there as the dinner and breakfast both seemed expensive. V. friendly staff, especially the chamber maids who wished us... more

Although beautiful from the outside and some nice interiors this hotel is in desperate need of a refurb. We stayed for a friends wedding as the wedding party were at the hotel (although the wedding wasn't held here thank goodness!). The wedding started at 3 and the hotel check in was 2 so we were on a tight schedule. When... more

My girlfriend and I stayed here for one night while visiting friends in Banbury. Overall, the place is fine, but badly in need of a lick of paint. Best bits: The hotel looks stunning from the outside. A beautiful old building that dominates the road, with a huge garden in the rear. It is also in a great location for... more

I booked this hotel for a party of 7 for a small family get together. Generally, the hotel was excellent. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful although it was clear they were short staffed due to a large Wedding party. The rooms were comfortable and clean, although no consideration seemed to be made on room allocation, our single party... more

We decided to stay in Banbury for a night to break a long journey and as Banbury is just off the M40 it was an ideal choice. Hotel is in a fantastic location next to 'Banbury' cross in the centre of town. Hotel has it's own free car prak which is also a bonus. Staff were excellent, friendly and nothing... more

Checked in late at 10.30pm but had phoned ahead to ensure the hotel knew. Reception received on arrival compared favourably to a watered down version of Basil Fawlty. Explained I had been disappointed that I had not managed to book a promotional room (better value) was met with a blank expression and ignored. Bar service was appallingly, a queue had... more

Having read previous reviews on this hotel our expectations were not very high. We were however pleasently suprised. The staff were all very helpful and polite. Table service at both Breakfast and Dinner was attentive and once again the staff were polite and helpful. The food quality was good and prices reflect normal hotel rates ( expensive if not included... more