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Whately Hall

3.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Serves lunch and dinner
Reception
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Spiceball Country Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Broughton Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The National Herb Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in Banbury with 24-hour front desk and 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 on-site.
Whately Hall offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that 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 at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Berkeley – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare.
SWIFT – This restaurant specialises 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

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

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

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.
  • Cots (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: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from 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).

Property is also known as

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Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 832 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 832 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

M Wood

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Barry

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

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

KAREN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property looks ok from front of building.. but inside its very dated with dirty carpets and stains and scuffs on walls. Room was the same, stained carpets and the bathroom could do with better cleaning. No towels in room when we arrived. Carpets in stairwell are held together with tape!! Breakfast had limited choice and had to wait for hot food to be refilled... even once served it was luke warm and only cold plates available. Dirty tablecloths.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a lovely room and fabulous building, live the squeeky floor boards and beds very comfortable. Only downside was no heating and it was cold. Heater supplied in wardrobe along with a fan, but small heater for a big room. Did not make much of an impact. Im sure maybe next month the hrating will be on. All in all loved the two night stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AVOID AVOID AVOID
Never before have I wanted to leave a hotel so soon, where do I start, after check in we had no milk, coffee, sugar or toilet roll. Went and got them, then found no remote control for TV. Breakfast - £10 each, I've had better in a bus station cafe. Food cold, what was put out anyway, seemed they just put it out when someone complained, plate heater wasn't working, apparently heating isn't switched on until November, staff rude and why oh why would you put carrots on the breakfast menu. The room was filthy, bathroom disgusting with rust, cracked tiles, black grout and window paint peeling, all evidence provided to the receptionist who handled our complaint well. Felt so sorry for her though as others were complaining. One star review is only because of the receptionist Kayleigh and the fact I can't score zero. I've stayed in better hostels, the front facade is spectacular the back is like an inner city block of 1960s flats or a pensioners home. Don't be conned out of your money and if Hotels.com can, they should remove it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location near cross
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
adequate for money paid
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ANTONIO MARCOS GERALDI

Liked: Staff & service
I didn’t like the noise of drunken people on aisles during night. They could be more firm with guests that are drunken
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pearl-May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 of us for the weekend. Rooms were great. hotel staff were brilliant. Hotel was clean. Breakfast was spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel great, staff great, room great. Pillows awful, room too warm on arrival despite no radiators being switched on. A member of staff (I presume), banging on the door of a room nearby at midnight, and the ensuing banging of doors for the following 30 minutes, isn’t something we’d like to experience again. Overall though, we’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel is in a great location but overall the place is tired and in need of a refurb and a thorough clean. Staff were friendly enough but beed to know not to query a same sex couple having a double bed! Its 2024 not 1954.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very central and convenient, its looking a little tired and needs updating, the staff were very helpful and polite especially the lady at reception, breakfast was fine with plenty to choose from although our first one wasn't overly hot, nice to have free parking but would be very tight squeeze to get to it if you had a large vehicle, should we go to Banbury again we would stay here Graham & Debbie 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

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.
Banbury Vicarage
Bodicote Church
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024