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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
Reception
Property grounds
Reception
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Spiceball Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Broughton Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Upton House
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Banbury

Heart of Banbury.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Spiceball Country Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Broughton Castle. The National Herb Centre and Rye Hill Golf Club 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
  • Upton House - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Sulgrave Manor - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinto Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coach and Horses Banbury - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The 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.

Languages

English

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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).

Property is also known as

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Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great communication and really friendly, helpful and accommodating team working at hotel. Sadly the site appears a little run down and in need to some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

LEE

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Cold shower as no hot water !

Cold water in Morning, tea coffe at Breakfast was cold and or not available, other colleagues also had issues with cleanliness of their rooms so afraid we will not be using again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

gary

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

Avoid this one

Dirty glasses in room dirty toilet, no hot water for shower, failed lightbulb in room limited choice of spirits in bar. Bed not great poor breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Whately Hall many times over the past 17 years, mostly through work. The hotel has shown its age over the years, but the refurb has started. My bedroom was ideal. The newly refurbed bathroom looked fantastic. All the staff were very accommodating, professional and polite… a credit to the owners. I would certainly revisit…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dr Bimal Roy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

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

Good room at competitive rate

Recently refurbished. Bathrooms have been refitted and are clean and functional
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Characterful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

Short break

Very friendlly helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Although hotel in nèed of updating our room was good and looked like it had recently been redone Booked for 2 nights but stayed for 4
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Wasn’t the cleanest with toothpaste stuck to the sink. Also no milk so had to go to reception and ask! Very tired and dated and certainly needs new carpets!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LEE

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

Good location for town centre but a little noisy a

Good location for town centre but a little noisy as busy main street
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

daniel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good price. Good location. Car park available. Value for money. Breakfast was good too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John, Liverpool

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Reception staff to busy talking to another member of staff while we waited. Stair carpet thread bear stuck down with gaffer tape, big hole around the key hole, stains on the carpet in the room, enough dust on the window frame to grow potatoes in as well as the skirting boards,the radiator in the room had paint flakeing off. Avoid room 81. The hotel looks very impressive from the outside but the inside a total let down
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

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

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025