Whately Hall

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June 2025

July 2025

Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Room service
Bar

Explore the area

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

Spiceball Country Park
‪7 min walk‬
Broughton Castle
‪6 min drive‬
Upton House
‪14 min drive‬
Oxford (OXF)
‪30 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

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

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'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 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
Private bathroom
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

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

8/10 Good

John, Liverpool

Travelled with partner

7 Mar 2025

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

An enjoyable stay. Friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Travelled with partner

6 Mar 2025

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

One of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Reception staff to busy talking to another member of staff while we waited. Stair carpet thread bear stuck down with gaffer tape, big hole around the key hole, stains on the carpet in the room, enough dust on the window frame to grow potatoes in as well as the skirting boards,the radiator in the room had paint flakeing off. Avoid room 81. The hotel looks very impressive from the outside but the inside a total let down

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

4 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with group

2 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

giselle

Travelled with family

25 Feb 2025

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel, great location

I booked a last minute stay for one night for my mother, son and myself. Communications were excellent before arrival, parking in hotel car park was easy and check in was efficient. As it is a listed building there is no lift which was an issue for my mum who struggles with stairs ( we were on top floor) but for myself and son, it was fine. We stayed in room 52 in the main original building. It was huge, nicely decorated, a newly renovated white marble effect bathroom and a separate bedroom with a pull out sofa. It was clean, bed was comfy and had everything we needed for a one night stay but the room was hot ( even with radiators set to 0 it was like a furnace). Once we’d had the windows open ( beautiful view onto garden) it soon became bareable. There were also fans in the cupboards if you needed them. The room dated back to the 1600’s and there was a big fireplace in it which was atmospheric. It was called ‘fathers dyneing room’ spelt that way and although we all slept really well in the comfy beds, a little part of us all felt there was something about the other room attached that was creepy , not sure why. A really peaceful nights sleep. Breakfast wise, located in the great hall, was impressive. Good selection of hot and cold food, nice pastries and fruits etc. Only negatives were - Hotel was being redecorated and there was a lot of thick dust on banisters up stairs where you hold on and carpets felt dusty. Should be cleaned really.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thapelo

24 Feb 2025

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

Nice and cosy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner

23 Feb 2025

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

Friendly staff very helpful,room was spotless and food was great

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

23 Feb 2025

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

The staff were helpful and lovely, the breakfast had everything you could want and the room was clean and comfortable. Very happy with everything. Thank you.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

23 Feb 2025

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

Good if a need with some love and attention!

The hotel is in a lovely location and the reception area and bar are very lovely to sit in. You almost expect Miss Marple to pass on through! The hotel is perhaps a little tired looking, but it does look like they are renovating and my double room was good especially the bathroom which was clean and looked reasonably new. Wifi was good, and the hotel was warm, very warm in fact! The coridors and expecially the carpets need renewing, but they were varnishing the wood work while there (wish I saw the wet paint sign before touching the banister!) Breakfast was excellent. Good choice of food. The only thing the room was not cleaned during my stay which may be by design, but wasn't mentioned, which meant I had to reuse cups (no big a thing for 2 nights and it makes it more eco friendly!)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

23 Feb 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could be a gem

Whilst i appreciate this hotel has been reopened a little over a year and some refurbishment is underway the guest experience still gives an overall impression of tiredness The cleanliness and attention to detail of the rooms needs to be improved … sink dirty, not enough towels for the guests in the room. Breakfast area window shelves fall of dust! Painting underway in the stairway of the hotel … health and safety an issue I would be concerned with as loose sheeting over the staircase whilst workman in progress. The gem of this hotel are the staff in the bar and restaurant who are friendly professionals so thanks to our afternoon barman and Mel and Rees. This cannot be said for all staff as feel receptionist on check was abrupt without being courteous and as other guests have commented is eager to point at check in time .

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

22 Feb 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Travelled with family

19 Feb 2025

Very grand from the outside and in the entrance, however lots of very tired decor and furnishings, including lots of debris under the bed and stains on the carpet. The receptionist was not very talkative and we didn't entirely feel welcomed until we met the cleaner and bar staff who were lovely. Nice to have free parking on site, but access was a bit tight. Breakfast had a good selection but was quite greasy and had been left under the hot lamps a bit too long. Also would have preferred freshly made tea and coffee.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

19 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

17 Feb 2025

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

Hotel is old/creaky floorboards but lovely, clean and the staff very helpful and friendly. My friend had an issue with her bathroom which had a very musty/sewerage issue smell but she reported in the morning and was reassured it would be dealt with. Delicious breakfast, lot of options, comfortable and clean room, very happy thank you

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

16 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner

15 Feb 2025

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

Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Travelled with family

9 Feb 2025

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

With a family member in the Horton Hospital whately hotel was in a great location to be close by, a 2-minute drive. The hotel has its own free car park through the entryway passage toward the rear of the hotel. I must say I was glad we were in our small car. I pulled in the wing mirrors.. We found access from the parking lot to the garden and into the main building to the front desk. Check-in was straightforward, and we were in the cosy twin room (room 50 overlooking the garden) within a few minutes. After doing a quick check of the room amenities happy to find everything working and clean. The bathroom was great, feat a big overhead shower and a hot bathroom radiator, along with big fluffy bath towels. There was a massive range of TV channels great for relaxing in bed. The ladies at dinner were lovely, a small but nice menu to choose from. The breakfast buffet was okay. Work is ongoing at the hotel, and there were workmen in and around the building during the days. We’re back in a week so really hoping for a similar good experience! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveller

5 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

2 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel right in Banbury town centre

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Travelled with family

31 Jan 2025

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

Lovely and welcoming place to stay.

We really enjoyed our stay at Wateley Hall. The staff were brilliant and very welcoming. The menu sadly did not have a gluten free starter but the chef was very accommodating and made me a special one that was gluten free. The food was very good and piping hot which was lovely. The waiter was very attentive and couldn’t do enough for us. Many thanks to all the team that made our stay so nice. Well done and we will definitely stay here again if we’re in the area. Highly recommended.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025