Whately Hall

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November 2025

December 2025

Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Room service
Bar
Laundry

Explore the area

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

Place, Spiceball Country Park
‪7 min walk‬
Place, Broughton Castle
‪6 min drive‬
Place, Farnborough Hall
‪11 min drive‬
Airport, Oxford (OXF)
‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

Good

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

Good

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

Very good

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

About this property

Whately Hall

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'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 by 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 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.

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 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
Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 31 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):

Bar/Lounge(s)
Dining venue(s)

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 28 to December 27:

Bar/Lounge
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 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).

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Whately Hall Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Zara

26 Jul 2025

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

Absolutely filthy hotel with tattered linens and utterly filthy bathroom

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

26 Jul 2025

Lovely ambiance and surroundings

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Terence

Business traveller

25 Jul 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Tired Whately

Parking to the rear of the hotel is very helpful for access, staff friendly, check in a breeze. Good facilities, breakfast very good, main accommodation at rear was very tired on the point of requiring an overhaul. With the building being old there is no air-conditioning requiring windows to be open unfortunately meaning a noisy night and smokers!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner

25 Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Ruth

25 Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Tom

Business traveller

24 Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Laurence

23 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divya

22 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Moira

Travelled with family

20 Jul 2025

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

I liked our refurbished room however I went with a group of 3 others and one couple had an unfinished room which was a vast difference compared to our room which was a disappointment. When booking the hotel it had a beautiful frontage which is where I thought we'd be staying. This was very decieving as we were actually staying in a part of the building at the back which was a 1960's add on. Having said that the refurbished room was a pleasant experience.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

20 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family

19 Jul 2025

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

Well worth a visit

Really lovely location and the hotel was fantastic. Huge rooms for us.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rob

19 Jul 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Leah

18 Jul 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family

18 Jul 2025

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

Wedding stay

This was a wonderful stay for family whilst attending a family wedding, it was nice stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

16 Jul 2025

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

After our 1st room a suite smelt like smoke and no toilet paper in the moved us & we were in the main part of hotel which was fantastic, breakfast was amazing as well but I’d only stay there again if u was in main part of the hotel as the extension bit wasn’t very nice at all,

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family

16 Jul 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

melissa

Travelled with partner

15 Jul 2025

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

The receptionist during the day did not respond to a request I made and on checking out the receptionist just took the key and showed complete ignorance. I understand that the hotel is under renovations but the price l paid for a disgustingly dirty room is unacceptable. I was not offered any apology! Such a shame as the building is of historic importance and it’s in the center of Banbury, but the staff need professional training.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Business traveller

15 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

15 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family

14 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

14 Jul 2025

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

Matt

I have now stayed a few times and Moriano the manager has been exceptional. Very friendly and a complete gentleman. It is now my preferential stay location in this area.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family

14 Jul 2025

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

Hotel was very clean. Some refurbishment going on but not invasive. Enjoyed the evening meal in the restaurant too.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

14 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner

13 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

This main hotel building is stunning, however the majority of the rooms are at the back in a more modern section. The room we had was great in that it was newly decorated and had a separate lounge space. The only downside is how hot it was, despite having a fan, as you couldn’t open the windows very wide due to being on the 4th floor. It’s a quirky place, but suited us perfectly for being in the centre of Banbury in walking distance of the centre. The staff were also friendly, and we were grateful they had night staff to let us in gone midnight!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family

13 Jul 2025

Traditional hotel in need of complete overhaul

Impressive facade. However when walking to the room the period character diminished due to stains in carpets and poor decorative order. The room itself was pleasant and clean. However the room could do with air conditioning as unpleasantly hot after a very warm period of weather. In terms of the breakfast the choice of food was limited. Would have expected to see scrambled egg and orange juice which were not available. The coffee pot was empty. However this was brought out straight away once we notified the server. Most traditional English breakfast items were available but continental breakfast items were limited. On check out no staff on reception but box was available to deposit key! Overall this is only just a 3 star based on appearances and our previous options of 4 and 5 star hotels. Parking was cramped at the rear with our suv! Access to car park was also tight. Overall not the best experience!!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025