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.
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 1007 reviews
10 - Excellent
329
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1007 reviews
8 - Good
338
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1007 reviews
6 - Okay
176
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1007 reviews
4 - Poor
103
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1007 reviews
2 - Terrible
61
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
4 Dec 2025
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.
Leigh
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Gary
3 Dec 2025
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.
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.
Room was comfortable but looked tired shower wasn’t that powerful
Breakfast was good and staff friendly
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Philip
29 Nov 2025
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.
Philip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aiden
29 Nov 2025
Aiden
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Alison
29 Nov 2025
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.
Alison
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter
29 Nov 2025
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
2/10 Terrible
graham
28 Nov 2025
graham
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt
27 Nov 2025
Matt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Alice
27 Nov 2025
Alice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keith
24 Nov 2025
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Walter
23 Nov 2025
Walter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Rob
Travelled with family
21 Nov 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms were a bit tired and staff seemed uninterested and wanted to hide
Rob
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Jeanette
Business traveller
19 Nov 2025
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.
Jeanette
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Nick
Travelled with family
19 Nov 2025
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!
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.