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 private bathroom. The hotel also offers a grab-and-go breakfast. The Swift restaurant offers a 17th-century setting with oak paneling, a fireplace and iron chandeliers. Horton bar is a comfortable area with a snack menu. Located on the famous Banbury Cross, the Whately Hall Hotel is 5 minutes to Broughton Castle and 15 minutes to Upton. Banbury itself is a pleasant place to shop.