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Whately Hall

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

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Property grounds
Indoor wedding
Centrally located in the city, Whately Hall offers a peaceful garden retreat where guests enjoy international dishes at Berkeley restaurant. The property provides WiFi connectivity, a cozy lobby with a fireplace, and convenient dry cleaning for travelers.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is £62
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coach and Horses Banbury - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • The Wine Vaults
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in the city centre
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 reception and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and wedding services
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

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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

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

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
Property Registration Number 14740890
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 does it cost to stay at Whately Hall?

As of 25 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 31 Aug 2025 start from £62.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 within a 15-minute walk of Banbury Museum and Gallery and Spiceball Country Park. Broughton Castle and The National Herb Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km). Banbury Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1006 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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay very much
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Lovely ambiance and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Reception Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay. Very good value for money. Extremely convenient in a central location. Would stay there again when in Banbury.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Rooms weren’t clean and hotel looks dated. Staff lovely and bed comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a pretty building and a lovely surprise to be within a few hundred yards of Banbury Cross. Room was good. Staff were friendly. And there was easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff who were very helpful the rooms are a great size and we didn't have to clean anything before using
Stayed 1 night 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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely. Grounds were lovely. Staff are okay. Had dinner now got a shop bought pizza which I didn’t think was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a newly renovated room and bathroom. The rest of the property is undergoing renovations as well. The room was great and the grounds are beautiful. Not much in the town to see. It was a great 1 night stop over point
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Philip

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

4/10 Poor

Lee Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had to be moved twice in order to get an acceptable room but to be fair to the man on reception he got there eventually. Potentially a fab hotel but it needs a bit of TLC attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

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

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

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

john

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

Athol

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

8/10 Good

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Whately is perfectly located in the centre of Banbury, nice staff, beautiful garden, complete breakfast in a spacious room. The beds are very very comfy. The building itself is wonderful, but the hotel needs a big refreshment: the carpets in the stairs are worn to the bone, covered with scotch tape, one of our curtains was torn apart, the handle was about to fall from the bedroom door, and the cold water was slow to go out from the tap. If you are looking for a place to stay in Banbury, the Whately is not perfect but is a good option in the town centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building, with some areas in hotel looking lovely e.g. restaurant & bar. Some areas looking very dated & worn which can make some things feel grubby (even if it was clean). There was a strange store cupboard unlocked & constantly open which also made things seem messy. Breakfast ok. Hotel very central to Banbury so great location if wanting to be central. Lovely garden out back of hotel. This is a 3 star hotel & was cheap, so you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025