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Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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

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
    ‪11 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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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

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

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

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

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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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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 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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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Upton House - 15 min drive - 13.8 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 31 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 28 to December 27:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

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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Reviews

Whately Hall Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Moira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked our refurbished room however I went with a group of 3 others and one couple had an unfinished room which was a vast difference compared to our room which was a disappointment. When booking the hotel it had a beautiful frontage which is where I thought we'd be staying. This was very decieving as we were actually staying in a part of the building at the back which was a 1960's add on. Having said that the refurbished room was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Well worth a visit

Really lovely location and the hotel was fantastic. Huge rooms for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a beautiful hotel, have stayed a few times as is so comfortable. Breakfast is freshly cooked and a great start to the day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Wedding stay

This was a wonderful stay for family whilst attending a family wedding, it was nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After our 1st room a suite smelt like smoke and no toilet paper in the moved us & we were in the main part of hotel which was fantastic, breakfast was amazing as well but I’d only stay there again if u was in main part of the hotel as the extension bit wasn’t very nice at all,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

melissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist during the day did not respond to a request I made and on checking out the receptionist just took the key and showed complete ignorance. I understand that the hotel is under renovations but the price l paid for a disgustingly dirty room is unacceptable. I was not offered any apology! Such a shame as the building is of historic importance and it’s in the center of Banbury, but the staff need professional training.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Matt

I have now stayed a few times and Moriano the manager has been exceptional. Very friendly and a complete gentleman. It is now my preferential stay location in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very clean. Some refurbishment going on but not invasive. Enjoyed the evening meal in the restaurant too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This main hotel building is stunning, however the majority of the rooms are at the back in a more modern section. The room we had was great in that it was newly decorated and had a separate lounge space. The only downside is how hot it was, despite having a fan, as you couldn’t open the windows very wide due to being on the 4th floor. It’s a quirky place, but suited us perfectly for being in the centre of Banbury in walking distance of the centre. The staff were also friendly, and we were grateful they had night staff to let us in gone midnight!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family

Traditional hotel in need of complete overhaul

Impressive facade. However when walking to the room the period character diminished due to stains in carpets and poor decorative order. The room itself was pleasant and clean. However the room could do with air conditioning as unpleasantly hot after a very warm period of weather. In terms of the breakfast the choice of food was limited. Would have expected to see scrambled egg and orange juice which were not available. The coffee pot was empty. However this was brought out straight away once we notified the server. Most traditional English breakfast items were available but continental breakfast items were limited. On check out no staff on reception but box was available to deposit key! Overall this is only just a 3 star based on appearances and our previous options of 4 and 5 star hotels. Parking was cramped at the rear with our suv! Access to car park was also tight. Overall not the best experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Nice night and good location

Great staff and location. Nice overnight stay. Double bed was 2 singles joined and in need of replacing. My big gripe however isn't that though, its something that can be easily rectified. The coffee at breakfast was awful. Really bad. You remember things like that and it does make a difference.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Kansas City

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

6/10 Okay

colin

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Grubby carpet in the room. There was just one towel and not even a bath floormat. No shower mat for the bath. From 6am the corridor doors were continually slamming as guests were leaving. Building looks great from outside though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025