Whately Hall

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Room service
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Housekeeping

Explore the area

17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN

Spiceball Country Park
‪11 min walk‬
Broughton Castle
‪5 min drive‬
Upton House
‪13 min drive‬
Oxford (OXF)
‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Suite

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Single Room

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Single Room

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Parking included
Free WiFi
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for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

About this property

Hotel in Banbury with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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 onsite.

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Whately Hall. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Spiceball Country Park. 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
Just a 1-minute drive from Spiceball Country Park and 5 minutes from Broughton Castle

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Berkeley - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

SWIFT - This restaurant specializes 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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free uncovered self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
On-site parking options include a carport

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

Berkeley
SWIFT
Horton Bar

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 100
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 100
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV
Digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Desk
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

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.

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: 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

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

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

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).

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Whately Hall Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

9 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Baljit

9 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with partner

8 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We booked stayed in a junior suite in the main house, communication with reception was brilliant, they organised everything to have a great stay. The room was spotless, comfortable and surprisingly quiet as it was facing to the main road. The staff was friendly and very helpful. We also had food there and it was excellent. Definitely will go back if we plan to go to Banbury again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

6 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The staff were amazing. The hotel is a bit tired but the staff more than make up for it.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Youssef

4 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paull

1 Dec 2024

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

Very good value for its central location, characterful building with a very pleasant garden. Breakfast m, at around £3.50 per head, was exceptional value. Downsides were that the towel-rail was on high heat with no means of controlling it, which meant that the bedroom was extremely warm and the bathroom like an oven! The heating seemed to affect the water as by morning the cold tap was dispensing piping hot water! We’d stay again, but would ask for extra bottles of water and hope that the heating situation was not as pronounced.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with family

1 Dec 2024

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

Fantastic location

Lovely hotel. Great welcome. Fantastic location.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

28 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller

28 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Had to change my room as it hadn’t been cleaned properly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family

27 Nov 2024

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

I understand with the recent rain some of the cleaning staff couldn’t get to work. We did have to wait for our room, but didn’t mind as the reception staff let us put our bags upstairs. Overall pretty clean as the poor staff had to work extra hard. It was appreciated.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family

27 Nov 2024

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

The hotel which was historical was very clean and the staff worked hard to get the rooms ready for check in with limited staff; because the floods had made it difficult. Some of the decor needs updating but if its a listed building they may have restrictions.The bar area was beautiful the decor was lovely and looked as though it was one of the first things to have been refurbished. Location was great, we didnt eat in the restaurant other than breakfast which was a buffet style so you could have what you wanted. Car parking was good as the hotel stated; go through the arch to the back of the hotel and its free, at the front you will be charged with wardens patrolling.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

26 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value

Nice well appointed room, only criticism with bathroom was wash basin took a long time to empty. Nice friendly staff. Convenient location.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family

25 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

25 Nov 2024

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

Nice hotel in the centre of Banbury

We had a lovely stay in Banbury and the hotel being right in the town centre was perfect with free parking being a big plus. There were only a few minor points that stopped it being excellent e.g. intermittent tv remote, beside lamp not working and a luke- warm shower. They certainly didn't spoil our trip but, for me, prevent an excellent rating. I'd definitely stay here again though.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

23 Nov 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Sorry, I was totally disappointed

It was a surprise , bed was ok , room was warm . Bins had not been emptied, no handwash, no shower gel , all the containers were empty; good thing we had our own toiletries. The room was booked for 2 people but towels in the bathroom was for only 1 guests. Toilet roll was half used. No attention was taken to prepare the room. Arrived late so did not have the energy to say anything. Receptionist was welcoming and friendly, apart from that I would not rate the hotel, it definitely needs an update.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

fiona

22 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Just an overnight stay. We were upgraded to a suite which was very nice at the front of the property. Everything was very good except there was no hot water to shower. We were going out for the evening, but the shower problem was recetifed for the morning shower. We didnt eat there and had to leave early.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mrs T

Business traveller

20 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

General overview

Comfortable and clean hotel. Pleasant staff who were very helpful. Nice restaurant and bar. Hotel is in a good area close to restaurants and bars within walking distance. The hotel is a little tired but this doesn’t take anything away from it it is just an observation and I would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Val

Travelled with family

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very disappointed with this hotel. They clised both the restaurant and bar on the Saturday evening as they had a charity ball. We were not notified of this so had to find somewhere else to eat. After complaining they did serve us a drink in the reception area. Brwakfast in the morning was very disappointing. I have a food allergy and the attitude towards this was extremely disappointing being told im sure its ok. After questioning i did eventually get a slice of gf bread but was told thats all they had. The tea and coffee was in large thermos flasks and the tea in particular was awful. The quality of the items provided was poor. The overall impression was this was an unloved property that was just doing the bare minimum necessary. We definitely would not return. The staff though were very polite

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family

14 Nov 2024

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

Pleasantly surprised by this place . I enjoyed my time there perfect location staff was friendly

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

14 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family

11 Nov 2024

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

Great option for a stay

We chose this venue as it was an affordable option for a quick stop - we were so impressed! The rooms were spacious and quiet and beautifully appointed, there was a lovely woman on reception who suggested a great restaurant for dinner across the road, and the breakfast the next morning was delicious. All in all a great stay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Travelled with family

8 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good value, welcoming and convenient.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Abdullah Dawood, London

5 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller

3 Nov 2024

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

Brilliant hotel

Great hotel, friendly staff, recommend full English breakfast!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

3 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Situated in the heart of the town, the canal-side property is conveniently located near Banbury Cross, Castle Quay shopping center, and local transportation hubs. The receptionist provided exceptional customer service, offering valuable information and assistance.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024