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Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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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 | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

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

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

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

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

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

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Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

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

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in Banbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Whately Hall offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Whately Hall. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Banbury Cross. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Berkeley
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Steps from Banbury Cross and 9 minutes on foot from Banbury Museum and Gallery
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Whately Hall. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Banbury hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Berkeley – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare.
SWIFT – This restaurant specialises 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 28 November to 27 December:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 14740890

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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. 313 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1012 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

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Faulty Towers

Solo female traveller - first room I was given couldn’t be locked from the inside. Asked for the problem to be fixed or given another room. After some suggestion that it was too late for maintenance to help (9.30pm) and the hotel was fully booked so no alternative rooms, they found me another room. Apparently a “suite”. However, it was absolutely filthy, furniture literally falling apart and stank of smoke… oh and the heating was stuck on when it was 25°c outside. Would have got a shower to cool off but I feel I would have come out dirtier. Avoid avoid avoid!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mineza

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Toby

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

A lovely family stay

1 night stay as a family of 4. (2 adults, 3.5 year old and 15 month old) At first I was a little reluctant to book, after seeing some bad reviews, but I'm glad I looked past them. The room was lovely! The perfect set up for what we wanted. We came away for my husbands 30th birthday and the location was a good mid point stay between where we were going over 2 days. The hotel even set up a low camp bed for our youngest, which saved us lugging her travel cot into the room. It was quite warm in the room and only a small desk fan available. We were on the 2nd floor and had to sleep with the windows all fully open and even then the children were unsettled. Luckily there is a park just around the corner, so we went for an early norning walk there. Breakfast was lovely! Staff were all friendly and chatty. We also sat in the garden for a drink in the evening, it was really nice and cool down there. The room was clean and well presented. Tea coffee and biscuits in the room. There was even a little fridge, perfect to store our daughters milk! We will definitely return if we head that way again. Thank you for a lovely stay!!
Sofa bed was all set up on arrival
Camp bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was ok for an overnighter….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

ruby

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025