Whately Hall

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Dates

February 2025

March 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
Rye Hill Golf Club
‪11 min drive‬
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

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Parking included
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for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 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

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

8/10 Good

Morag

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful old building. Only a shower and no bath in our room which was a bit disappointing. It got a bit cold but we were provided with a portable heater which warmed things up nicely. One member of the front desk staff was unfriendly and unhelpful but change of shift meant a swap to someone else who was perfectly nice and helpful - what a difference it makes to how you feel about your stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very narrow entrance to the car park. Staff friendly if not apologetic for the lack of gas for the draught beer.nonly bottled available.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Business traveller

31 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

Business traveller

31 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

This Hotel firstly has charm, is quirky, beautiful gardens, well located and full of Oak Beams and oak panelling. The Staff are friendly and smart but that’s where it stops with the positives unfortunately. First disappointment was the bar, with no draught products as they had no gas and hadn’t for a while! Secondly there is no lift and the lovely oak beamed bedrooms are on the 2nd floor, but no warning of the climb with your cases and when you’re 68 and have arthritis it wasn’t easy, so a check from the Hotel on allocation might be advisable? Finally the Breakfast, which was buffet style, but it wasn’t hot, due to the Bain Marie only operating with hot lamps and not the hot plate, when it needs both, to keep it hot! It wasn’t at its legal temperature of over 63c and other guests complained and it got taken off on one day altogether! The plates had signs saying hot but they were cold as well as it wasn’t working. The sausages came out aenemic and weren’t hot to start with either ! All this food is supposed to be regularly temperature checked by law and it obviously isn’t and my partner has been ill ever since, plus they regularly ran out of items before they were replenished so your lukewarm breakfast got even colder before the items arrived when staff said 2 minutes and it took 10! Quite a few complained during our 3 days there, so for a 3star establishment it’s totally not acceptable to risk people’s health by not following Food Safety Legislation!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Azmi

27 Oct 2024

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

No hand soap in the toilet, no toilet paper, thin walls, no coat hangers, cold food. There was a long and loud altercation between a couple in a room close by, but there was no phone in the room to call reception. Called reception from my phone 5 times for a duration of 15 minutes, no answer. Lady at reception was lovely.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

24 Oct 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I would not return here

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jerry

23 Oct 2024

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

We had requested a lower floor room as we were just getting out of the hospital. She said she had us up one short flight of stairs, wrong, all the way to the top floor without a lift. Got to the room and it smelled like wet dog, no remote and one towel for two of us. Back to the front desk where she just said "I tried to get you on a lower floor", she knew where she had put us. She did send a house person up that brought a remote and was able to get the window open. This property is in a terrible need of renovation

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rooms could benefit from some TLC but great staff

Beautiful building with a lovely reception and dining room. Great staff but the room was in alright condition with the light falling out the ceiling and wallpaper peeling off. Bed was very comfy and the bathroom was very clean. Overall, the staff and cleanliness make this an average stay.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

20 Oct 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel very run down, stair carpets patched with gaffer tape! Shower poor No shampoo or shower gel TV poor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

M Wood

16 Oct 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camron

15 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Barry

14 Oct 2024

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

Banburys own Faulty Towers

Unfortunately the hotel had no lifts which when staying on the 3rd floor is an issue (I should have checked),No light bulb in my bedside light. The bar said it closed at 11pm but we arrived at 10.40pm and it was already closed due to an older couple being drunk and falling over, the said older couple went outside for a cigarette. We were sitting in the foyer and a waitress opened the door to talk to the drunk couple letting in the cold and cigarette smoke, when we mentioned this we were rudely told that "we are bringing them back in" which did not happen for another 5 minutes or so. The breakfast was farcical following a smoke alarm which went off at 7.30am for no more than 10 seconds the entire hotel arrived at breakfast within half an hour or so. Firstly no orange juice as they had ran out? its breakfast go buy some. No tea which when I mentioned it the waitress weighed the tea urn as if I was lying? No hot food was out and as soon as it came out it was gone so we waited for over an hour and a half to get some hot food. at 9.55am we were informed breakfast was closing at 10am and at 9.58am the breakfast buffet was finally all out and cleared away at 10am. You could not write this very unorganised

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024