Whately Hall

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk

Bar

Room service

Laundry

Breakfast available

Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Spiceball Country Park
11 min walk
Vanjordans Coffee House
1 min walk
Banbury Station
12 min walk
Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
56 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

Similar properties

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Gym

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 25 2024 to January 13 2025 (dates subject to change):

Bar/Lounge(s)
Dining venue(s)

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.

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

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

David

20 Sept 2024

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

Whately Hall suited me for my visit to not only Banbury but also to attend a meeting nearby on Thursday evening. I feel the Hotel is beginning to look a bit tired but it met my expectations and the room was comfortable. We have stayed here before and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Monique

Travelled with partner

19 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

we stayed here 7 years ago and this has run down badly in that time. The rooms are dreary and the carpet was very dirty. It is also extremely noisy if you are on the road side and have to open the windows when it is warm

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveller

19 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The hotel was a little dated, and I had some very noisy neighbours but the room was clean, however I did not received any cleaning service for the first two days of my stay. For the amount paid, it was very useful and easy access to Oxford where I was working.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A little run down but still a lovely place to stay

Room was sufficient for our needs, the bed was lovely and comfortable. Some parts need a bit of attention and are run down but it didn't impact greatly on our stay. The breakfast was amazing. Cannot fault anything in the bar or restaurant. Staff were lovely.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Enjoyed our 3 day stay at this Whatley Hall hotel. Just a few problems 1) TV remote did not work on arrival. 2) The bathroom basin did not hold the water in the basin . Reported problems to reception and quickly sorted out the problems. Breakfast good , but could do with plate warmer as plates very cold as also cups very cold cooling off the tea and breakfast very quickly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

16 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner

16 Sept 2024

Charming very old building with a lot of character and history inside and out. Warm welcome at check in. Our room was clean with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was clean and had a great shower. Very enjoyable evening meal, well presented. Plaice for me, cooked to perfection with a great sauce. Beef Wellington for my partner, which he throughly enjoyed. Bar and restaurant staff were efficient and friendly. Must say found drink prices high!! £10.00 for a Gin!!! This is not in line with other hotels. Breakfast offered a good selection of hot food. Coffee from a large flask was bitter, obviously it had been stood around for some time. Lovely to read about the history of the hotel on the print outs. Unfortunately, most areas are in need of a good clean and upgrade. Lots of dust and cobwebs. All glass was either smeary or dirty. The seating areas in reception had definitely seen better days. Window panes in the evening restaurant had blown. We understand the hotel is under new ownership and going through some renovation work, however basic housekeeping is a must. Check Out was very brusque. The lady could barely be bothered to look up. Did not even enquire about our stay. Just took the key.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with partner

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lovely old building and great staff, but has certainly seen better days. Could do with better double glazing and a lick of paint. Otherwise no issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Linda

15 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible stay

Our room was dirty, the carpet was all stained, there was a metre circle mouldy leak in the bathroom ceiling the above shower. The windows had thick dirt and mould around the handles to open, needless to say did not touch wallpaper was hanging off above the bed clearly damp in the room, no central light, managed with 2 bedside lamps and desk light. Despite complaining o the next morning, an attempt was made to clean the windows not very successful. Daresay will not return shocking weekend away

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirstie

Travelled with partner

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice hotel, with parking behind the hotel. It’s a tight squeeze between two buildings but does just about fit a large car through. A nice breakfast and for the price we were pleasantly happy. My main gripe was there was a lot of short black hairs all down the bath. I only stayed one night and decided not to have a shower. No bin in the room, just a tiny bathroom bin so had to leave larger rubbish (water bottles etc) on the side, not too bad for one night stay.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Colin

Travelled with family

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

hi, the room smelt very badly of sewerage, we told the housekeeper and she said they new about it and left us an air freshner, not very good to be honest, couldnt see any point of using the safe as it wasnt even bolted to the wall so could be carried away , when booked it was a buffet breakfast and on the monday there was ne buffet, staff were ok and friendly main thing was the horrible smell in the bathroom which spoilt everything stayed sun 8th sept to weds 11th sept , room 65 think we should at least get a voucher for compensation for next year as we come every year thanks colin wood room 65 thetackshack9a@googlemail.com 07713173313 overall the smell spoilt everyt

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner

8 Sept 2024

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

Old building with alot of history. Loved the letter provided with information about room 52 and what it was used for. Lovely dinning room and gardens

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with partner

7 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Our original room had mould around the bath, pillows were yellow and stained. Then moved us into a different room which was slightly better but still not great. Looked and sounded a lot better in the pictures online

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

3 Sept 2024

It’s age and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alyson

1 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis

31 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gareth

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The old building is in dire need of refreshing. It is in a very tired and is scruffy in parts. Very limited menu . Some staff seemed lacking in basic training . The restaurant is very limited and the menu basic. Complimentary tea and cofee in the room but no milk? Had to request it from reception. A good location, but the whole setup needs attention

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful Hotel reception staff very helpful. Breakfast was a shambles.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Good position for our trip around Banbury. The entrance to the car park is challenging if you have a larger vehicle!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

27 Aug 2024

On arrival we found that the TV didn’t work, there was no milk in the room for tea and coffee, the bedside lamp didn’t work and the toilet seat was broken. The bathroom wasn’t terribly clean - see image. I was staying with my young child but there was quite a lot of noise from surrounding rooms too.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Business traveller

26 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

joe

25 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It is a beautiful hotel. Just a couple of small things, it needs a bit of TLC with cleaning but appreciate it’s a very old building, shutters to outside windows didn’t meet but I didn’t mind the fresh air. The shower wasn’t very powerful again only a minor thing and despite booking a double bed it was two pushed together, again for the price it was perfectly acceptable and not a major deal and we will definitely be back again. The breakfast was 5*

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

21 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Phillip

21 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I’m afraid our stay was not what we expected. The room was unclean despite not being available until 15 minutes after the book in time. The room was in need of a refurbishment. There was a warning in the bathroom stating the bath mat must be used but there wasn’t one. I asked at the desk for one and the receptionist said she would send one up to the room. This didn’t happen so we had to shower without. We were kept awake through the night by the sounds of other guests in the room next to us and above us having sexual relations. Overall a disappointing stay and will not be returning.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024