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Whately Hall

3.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Banbury

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Property grounds
Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Place, Banbury Cross
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiceball Country Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Banbury Museum and Gallery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • 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
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

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

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Main House Double room

Main House Double room

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

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Main House Single Room

Main House Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Banbury

Heart of Banbury.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Banbury Cross and within a 10-minute walk of Banbury Museum and Gallery. Also, Spiceball Country Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Broughton Castle is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Banbury Cross - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spiceball Country Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Banbury Museum and Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Silverstone Circuit - 24 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 32 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Pigeons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Reindeer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coach and Horses - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 319 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1004 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not have breakfast although i had booked this for my 3 night stay. But as the room offered was so disgusting and was a health and safety hazard which i have photographs of. I am reporting the hotel to environmental department at Banbury council. I have asked and am awaiting a full refund. I have stayed in Whatley Hall many times before years ago, but never will i recommend it again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Alton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, staff were friendly and attentive. Made to feel very welcome. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally

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

Birthday trip

Good service. Clean room on arrival but no effort to clean during stay. Just clean towels left. Dinner good but limited menu. Breakfast excellent. Lots of choice and good quality. Didnt like coffee in flask. It became bitter over time. On arrival there was a beautiful birthday cake for my partner
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception staff were most helpful in re-arranging room allocation to accommodate my walking difficulties. It was good to see that the building is receiving major renovations and re-decoration. Breakfasts were excellent and staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Coffee quality in room and at breakfast. Bread quality poor, no choice of eggs. Spider web in bedside lamp. Shower rail loose. As we only stayed1 night, did not bring our toiletries- only Shower wash available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Full english and european choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sad to see poor bathrooms in a stunning looking property - mould cracked tiles and dirty at bottom of toilet. Sad also that no fresh pastries one basket only and 2 more hours of service, staff shrugged shoulders and said that’s it. Unfortunate stay. Shane as reception and gardens beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

MEGAN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dingy, carpets old and tattered, bathroom stained. The room smelled badly of smoke and marijuana. Staff said there were no other rooms to offer. This hotel is in desperate need of cleaning and renovation. They didn't replenish many breakfast items including the fruit and the pastries, and I did not care for the orange juice. Parking was limited in their car park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We payed for the premium room and this is what we got given, the rooms were nothing like the pictures! The cleanliness of the room was really poor and the bed was so uncomfortably
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Happy with our stay, the hotel is a work in progress for new owners we think, so needs work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m sorry to say that the experience was poor. We were there for a family get together and we won ‘room bingo’ as our room only had a broken lamp and broken curtains. Other rooms had no heating, broken toilets, taps that didn’t work, door to the room that wouldn’t lock. Our room had what looked like blood on the door! We booked a table in the ‘restaurant’ which was in fact the bar, and no one mentioned this. Therefore the menu was not the one on the website as the restaurant menu, but the bar menu. So pizzas and burgers for our special meal! The dining menu apparently was old - but to me this looks like false advertising. Who would think to check the restaurant menu was correct, when booking a table in the restaurant? Why weren’t we told it was in fact in the bar? Food was terrible and many things had run out and not replaced. If I had read the reviews on trip advisor I would have changed my booking, as they were all accurate….
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very well proportioned, very clean and had a lovely ensuite. It was on the fourth floor but had a small lift which made access very easy. The staff were very helpful and the English breakfast was excellent. The location in the center of the town made it very easy to access the shopping areas and the Peoples Park nearby was very pleasant and easy to walk to. The only reservation we had was that the rear parking area could only be accessed through a very, very narrow opening from the main road, which caused concern every time that we had to take the car out. Otherwise we had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a bit tired and needs refurbishment. Room was clean but bathroom was not as clean as it should have been. Toilet needs bleaching and shower curtain needs to be replaced to remove black mould as it is starting to develop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room dirty, bathroom mould on shower curtain. Filthy toilet Milk off couldn't make a cup of tea Comfortable bed Reception not manned in morning so unable to complain
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
I had to cut my trip short but all was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Whateley Hotel was extremely likeable, with just a few areas where it needs tidying ie re decoration touch up in bedroom and corridors, however workmen were seen painting etc. The bathroom was great with up to date white goods, broken sink plug chain though let it down, however extremely clean. The double bed was large and very comfortable. Good selection of tea, coffee and biscuits in room. Lovely view of garden from room 50, well kept garden. We enjoyed a nice meal in the Berkley Restaurant, friendly attentive staff. A very good buffet breakfast, ample choices, the pastries were very hard though. All staff in the hotel were friendly and accommodating. All in all a pleasant and enjoyable stay, and excellent value for money and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Beautiful hotel

My neice and partner had there engagement party at hotel. The only thing I struggled with no lift I was number 50 I ask reception if I could change she said no.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ray

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night in a room where the toilet was not clean, paint peeling of walls and radiators, sticky tape holding carpets together on main stairs. Restaurant had no guests in it at all and waited 5 mins and no staff came to even say hello so left. Run down hotel with staff that seem to reflect the run down nature of the venue. Breakfast was poor with cheep sausages and egg that had gone hard as it had sat to long.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Disliked: Room comfort
No lift in hotel, stayed on top floor, so long climb. Room very hot and noisy from the street outside. Floorboards creaked with every movement. Booked deluxe room, but it was very small and not like the ones shown in the pictures on the website.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025