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Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Deluxe Double Room
Junior Suite
Property grounds
Indoor wedding

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Place, Spiceball Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Broughton Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Farnborough Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Banbury

A stay at Whately Hall places you in the heart of Banbury, steps from Banbury Cross and 9 minutes by foot from Banbury Museum and Gallery. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Spiceball Country Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Broughton Castle.

What's nearby

  • Spiceball Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Broughton Castle - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Farnborough Hall - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Upton House - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Banbury Station - 12 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pinto Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Reindeer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in Banbury with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Whately Hall offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 69 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Berkeley, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Berkeley - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
SWIFT - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Horton Bar - This bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1632
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 at the property

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and 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

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Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1027 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms! The lobby was beautiful. We did not care for the area much, however…but the hotel was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaylee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was NOT clean.. there was a mirror inside a wardrobe and was thick with dust.. so thick I was able to write in it.. can send over photos of you would like to see. Was a kettle and tea facilities but no water glasses or cups. Came back late and tried the main door and was locked. Before we could ring the number on the window a member of staff opened the door and was unnecessarily rude and belittling, another gentleman was sitting down drinking and he found this very amusing..unsure if another member of staff or his friend. There's tape on the stairs where it needs replacing, there are hot lamps just left on the floor near the side door near the parking area. I will say that the reception staff were absolutely lovely. A lady checked me in and another lady check me out and I could not fault their service.. really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Towel/ TV remote had to chase Roomservice telephone not answering Windows would not open Wallpaper torn room 50 Curtains would not close completely Breakfast non availability of juice, food not available One member of staff working hard but being overwhelmed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Millie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Run down but comfortable

Really comfy bed and nice toiletries provided. Breakfast was ok. But was a bit run down and grubby. Carpet was pretty grim in the room and toilet bowl needed a bleach! Tea and coffee provided was quite cheap. Compared to competitors at that price like the premier inn it felt a bit like I overpaid. Id say the photos outlining what looked a bit luxurious was a bit misleading. No phone in room to contact reception. But all in all fine. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

General

Nice place stayed before Breakfast 8£ on hotels.com www but no times so waited until I checked in then they charged me £10 ! Also they had recently refurbished the room but the tv didn’t work reported it long walk back to reception as there are no phones in the rooms it took 30 mins for someone to come fit it - good result There was a “prom” night on so lots of noise in the green space till late Access to the carpark is tight not that they can do much about it but I’m sure if you’ve a big or wide car it won’t fit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was dirty with stains on the carpet, dirty shower curtain, and toilet bowl. The towel rail wouldn't switch off, and the bed had a winter quilt. In june. The staff werent interested when we complained. I would advise people not to use it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff were super nice and helpful. I was unable to make breakfest time so staff made me breakfest to go.Hotel was convenient close to everything
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whately Hall hotel

Stay was pleasant reception man was friendly was a bit disappointed I didn’t get a bath in my en suite when I asked at reception lady on the computer was a bit annoyed she said I’ve already done the schedule but the room they showed me was on the list for renovation so stuck with the original room shower pressure was poor and there where definitely pigeons nesting in the roof space in the hall outside my room number 60 the breakfast was very nice and lots of variety over all a nice stay and listening to st Mary’s church bells Sunday morning was a lovely experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michele

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The front of the building is stunning, the interior/reception is a little tired but okay. The issue came when we saw our room, it was awful. I complained to reception and they were lovely but there was little they could do (they seemed used the the complaint I was airing). They offered that the cleaners would return, which they did but that was only a cursory clean. I was told the main house rooms were refurbished and our room area was not, however, this does not mean the rooms have to be dirty - think dust to all carpet edges, tops of sockets, stained tiles (not just seals) stained carpets. The most hilarious part was that the bath's hot tap had been fitted too close to the wall and so could not be turn on. The shower was okay but not adjustable. It was too late to change having just done a full day exploring, tired and hungry, we decided to stay as the beds appeared clean and comfortable and it was just one night! I have to commend the staff as they were all lovely, I would say the breakfast is okay too. They simply should not be offering these rooms until refurbished as I am sure the feedback/complaints must be hurting their business
it was not just the grout it was the tiles themselves
stained carpets/ iron burn but other stains too
radiator think with dust
carpet edges thick with dust
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a smelly room with evidence of a smoker in there previously. Receptionist was quite blunt when we complained, however did change our room foc. The whole hotel needs a refurb, carpets and curtains should be replaced. Crockery & cutlery do not match, also needs replacing. Such a shame because from the outside this hotel looks lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
The proprty is in need of a makeover the carpets on the stairs were threadbare on the edges and taped up and the furniture was old and sad looking the paint in our room was all peeling of the radiators and window bottom
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No help with large luggage on my own, dribbling shower in suite even after reporting it, breakfast has cheap ingredients, hotel all dated. Friendliness could be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had recently been refurbished, so bed and bathroom were both very new and inside the room was clean and fresh. I have stayed here before and, despite there now being new bathroom fittings, the water pressure is so low that it is difficult to have a shower. Although Thames Water are responsible for the mains pressure, the hotel should consider addressing this issue (pups or header tank). The corridors connecting to the main hotel building and breakfast room are tired, but I assume these are part of an ongoing refurbishment. Reasonable price for the quality of room and breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionatas Georgesson

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant staff, some of the carpet and decor in need of some refurbishment and doors banging many times from adjacent rooms need some sound proofing but all in all value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff friendly, room was nicely renovated but the hotel still had charm , car park handy too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dominic

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel in a beautiful old building, which suffers a bit from an attractive extension from the last century.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I am being a little harsh because it is a beautiful hotel it just needs a good upgrade as it looks tired. Grounds and garden are beautiful, I would stay again it isn't bad just tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, enjoy each time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very friendly staff. Perfect position in Banbury. We particularly loved the sound of the church bells.... something you don't get to hear as often now.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were disappointed. We had to change bedrooms as the bathroom towel rail was stuck ON, and it was hot weather. The new room was a suite, but shabby. The taps in the bathroom had black dirt at the base, which I had to clean off. The carpet was stained. The Bathroom stank of cigarette smoke.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025