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Whately Hall

3.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Banbury

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Junior Suite
Deluxe Double Room
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
  • Spiceball Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Broughton Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Farnborough Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • 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

About the area

Banbury

Heart of Banbury.You'll find Banbury Museum and Gallery and Spiceball Country Park within a 15-minute walk of this Banbury hotel. Broughton Castle and The National Herb Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 perfectly located for exploring Banbury
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.

  • 1 building
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1632
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: 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)

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

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).

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Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1025 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

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

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property looks very grand and in a great location. Its only when you're inside that you can see from the renovation works that most common areas and rooms are in urgent need of a make over. Saying that, the cleanliness of the rooms and in particular the bathrooms was quite poor. I'd suggest that someone checks after the cleaners have finished, shower heads with so much lime build up that the water struggles to come out is basic. Once cleaned and with so much lime scale on my hands the head was acceptable. Stains on the side of the bath that appeared watered down blood, hair on the floor and door handles and door surrounds filthy just shouldn't happen. Breakfast was acceptable, very hectic and rushed. To have one lady trying her best to serve everyone and look after cleaning tables when a team member lets the hotel down just isn't fair. We felt for the lady and support from another part of the hotel should have been provided. Average stay, nothing to say "yes we need to go back there".
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint old hotel with friendly staff and impressive garden area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient for town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025