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Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Place, Banbury Cross
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiceball Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiceball Leisure Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cosy Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Double Room

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

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Main House Double room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Main House Double room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Main House Single Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Main House Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

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

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Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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. 337 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1000 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy beds, lovely place, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, clean and personell very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well ran hotel, clean, easy check in and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location to stay in Banbury - The hotel has real character including modern facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel - room was refurbished and very comfortable. We ate in the sports bar and the food was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean. In middle of town, handy for restaurants. Staff were helpful as always.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent condition spotless very clean and suspiciously large with good size bathroom and the staffs were very friendly and helpful overall we enjoyed staying at this hotel and the rates were very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was brilliant, food was excellent and room was clean, another great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast with gluten free and alternative non dairy milk options. Would definitely stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room immaculate, the staff exceptional, the car park accessible, rooms we had access to were clean and tidy. The furniture lovely with plenty of cushions, and food very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great breakfast was good definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, centrally located in Banbury. The hotel Inc reception, corridors and rooms were immaculate and fresh. Parking was readily available and free. We opted for the buffet breakfast option which was excellent value. All the staff were pleasant and helpful. I totally recommend this hotel
Exterior
Lovely lunch at a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly satisfied with the room basic but clean and warm .staff were very friendly and polite .Location was really good for town and amenities.Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness throughout the hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Pleasant room. A lot of history Good dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

YAN

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious, staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel. Dan and all the team were so helpful and eager to make our stay perfect. Lounge area so relaxing. Room was lovely with comfy beds and a modern bathroom with a great shower. Cleanliness was excellent. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Brilliant bar. Didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daryl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff members were great and the room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top location and rare experience to stay into an old building like that
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant breakfast buffets , superb bar and food was excellent and had dart boards 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel with great atmosphere. It oozes history and looks particularly beautiful with the Christmas decorations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was nice staff are friendly and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is as lovely as it looks. I took a Deluxe room in the old building, and it totally lived up to my expectations. The breakfast buffet was excellent. A very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely big clean comfy room. Staff were amazing. Enjoyed a lovely meal in the Sports Bar. Excellent value for money. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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