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Whately Hall

3.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Banbury

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

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

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

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

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

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

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

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

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Main House Double room

Main House Double room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Suite

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
  • Broughton Castle - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Silverstone Circuit - 24 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kosk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Three Pigeons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Reindeer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coach and Horses - ‬4 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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. 323 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
The first room we was offered was very damp with the wallpaper all loose with damp very cold in there but after we complained was quite happy with the second room offered
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Mitch

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are in very poor condition, lock on the door broken so anyone could enter and window latch broken so stuck open. Hotel generally in poor condition, apparently former migrant hotel. Staff however very friendly and very flexible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & helpful staff. Central location but quiet at rear with garden & adjacent park.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

For our 52nd Wedding Anniversary we booked a superior suite in the main building of the hotel for 2 nights. In a phone call before, we checked on lift access, needed due to mobility issues, and booked in the restaurant. On arrival we were told that the only access to the room booked was by 2 flights of stairs. We were then offered a suite in the extension building which had lift access. We were not told at that time but found there was refurbishment going on in that side of the hotel so we did have to put up with noise during daytime hours. First evening meal. Starters were okay. My husband had the Sunday roast of chicken, 2 roast potatoes, a small amount of vegetables and a Yorkshire pudding. He found the chicken dry. I had the lemony salmon which to our surprise came as a roast dinner, even with the Yorkshire pudding and gravy on it! After raising our concerns we were not charged for the mains. Day 2 and we stayed out all day returning about 4pm to find workmen moving furniture from other rooms on our floor down the small lift. There was mess in the lift and in the corridor. Noise continued until 5pm. For our day 2 meal we found the restaurant closed and only the sports bar open. Again we had been given no notice of this. This was the day of our anniversary so not the night we were expecting. Overall the few days were ruined as the hotel did not live up to our expectations and we were not told of the renovations being carried out and what it would entail.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

A E Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value and sweet, friendly staff. Rooms fairly basic but comfy - it's a shame they don't reflect the history and aesthetics of the building more, but I imagine that would bump up the price considerably.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty good,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was nothing like advertised. Needs a lot of work doing to it. Very dated. The shower head was broken so sprayed everywhere. Tiles were cracked by the shower. Extractor fan rusty and not working. Brown stains at the bottom of the toilet. Mattress too small for frame and duvet too small for cover. Stairs leading to room was covered in silver duct tape as carpet was split. People in and out of doors near our room kept us awake at night. Window warped so couldn’t shut it properly. Coffee at breakfast was a glorified flask. The gluten free section-which was good to see-had warm almond milk etc. I like cold milk on my cereal! We think that the best rooms are saved for those that book direct not via a search engine like Expedia! We think the nice rooms are kept
Cracked ceiling
Cracked shower head
Mattress too small for frame
Duct tape on stairs
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find! Efficient and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic breakfast but ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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