Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

Classic Double Room

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

Cosy Double Room

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

Classic Twin Room

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

Family Double Room

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

Main House Double room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Main House Single Room

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

Junior Suite

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

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Whately Hall

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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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 3-star 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.

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 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

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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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.
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 329 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1007 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leigh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, the staff were courteous and prompt, property was undergoing a refurbishment whilst I was there however little disturbance noticed. Restaurant was not open when I was there, just the sports bar, ended up going to another location for food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This was the worst room I’ve stayed in. Very disappointed. I understand the hotel is having a refurbishment but this room was very poor standard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The newly decorated rooms were lovely especially the en-suite. The heating was not good and the windows were original, which was nice but they were very draughty in the winter and needed some secondary glazing. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it l ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavanandan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Place had character. Service was great. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark and Carolyn

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable but looked tired shower wasn’t that powerful Breakfast was good and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

Window pane did not fit frame, hence gap to the outside. Radiator hanging off wall, as only one side fixed to wall. Shower curtain stiff with soap and dirt. The toilet was badly stained, looked disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alison

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was admittely a bargain at £77 but if there is a bedside light in situ, I would have expected a bulb and a shade. The bathroom was a shock as the silicone around all tiles was black in places. I decided not to shower in the morning.... Beds on plus side were comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

graham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms were a bit tired and staff seemed uninterested and wanted to hide
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Was in an old room which was quite damp and very smelly, I could see the rest of the hotel is being refurbished so it is clearly in need of some tlc.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room heating very noisy. Asked for it to be seen to. Staff simply turned the radiators off leaving the room cold!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

S Clarke

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

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very goid
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

April

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The member of staff on reception was nice. The room overlooked the gardens which was lovely. The room was lovely and spacious and very clean. The only thing I noticed what was wrong with the room was the ceiling in the bathroom looked like it had a leak coming from it. The shower didn’t seem to have much water pressure in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025