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Whately Hall

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

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Relax in the hotel's outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush hedges and a view of the historic building with a clock tower.
Formal wedding ceremonies take place in this elegant room with a high ceiling and ornate chandelier.
Stroll through the beautifully maintained garden, lined with neatly trimmed hedges and trees.
Experience the grandeur of this historic building, featuring a stately entrance and beautifully manicured grounds.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two armchairs, and a desk, surrounded by large windows and a tufted headboard.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Spiceball Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Broughton Castle - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Farnborough Hall - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Upton House - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 20 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Banbury Station - 12 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinto Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coach and Horses Banbury - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Apothecary Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in the city center
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Whately Hall. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Berkeley, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches 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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 14740890

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Whately Hall pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Whately Hall?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whately Hall?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Whately Hall?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Whately Hall located?

Located in the heart of Banbury, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Spiceball Country Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Broughton Castle and The National Herb Centre. Rye Hill Golf Club and Farnborough Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km). Banbury Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1019 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Lovely ambiance and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a beautiful hotel, have stayed a few times as is so comfortable. Breakfast is freshly cooked and a great start to the day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient for town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Amenities
It was ok for an overnighter….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint old hotel with friendly staff and impressive garden area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old rambling hotel, we stayed for one night passing through Banbury. Our room was recently refurbished and very clean and pleasant. Free parking on site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms! The lobby was beautiful. We did not care for the area much, however…but the hotel was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely filthy hotel with tattered linens and utterly filthy bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice authentic hotel, close to a variety of diner options in the neighbourhood after a long day at work. Breakfast is good, people are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had plumbing problems but receptionist found us another very quickly and helped move our bags
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location for exploring Banbury. A clean, quiet room with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Amenities
Lovely friendly staff very accommodating lovely hotel in general
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Hall is very old and needs a lot of reparation more so it seems in the modern building wing where the rooms were shabby and not clean. We asked for another room and staff were very helpfl and found one that was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom had been refurbished the beds were very comfortable nothing really to dislike good breakfast pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were at the back of the property over the car park. This meant it was probably quieter than the front of the building. Building in general is probably a bit tired, but the rooms at the back were nicely presented and recently refurbished. Very limited ventilation though with the window only opening by a crack meant it got very hot in the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Very pleased with room and stay. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel . Friendly staff . Nice food . Such a nice area to visit . Definitely coming back .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very friendly staff. Perfect position in Banbury. We particularly loved the sound of the church bells.... something you don't get to hear as often now.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant staff, some of the carpet and decor in need of some refurbishment and doors banging many times from adjacent rooms need some sound proofing but all in all value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. Great gardens
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, the hotel is unique with it's history. Could not fault the accomodation, bar, staff or breakfast! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025