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Whately Hall

3.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Banbury

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Spiceball Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Broughton Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Farnborough Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room featuring a large bed, desk, and television.

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in this serene hotel room with a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a chair for reading, offering a view of the outside.

Classic Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, two armchairs, and a desk, surrounded by large windows and a tufted headboard.

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in a cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, desk, and beautiful views.

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in a stylishly designed room with a comfortable bed, desk, and modern amenities.

Deluxe Single Room

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Relax in a cozy hotel room with a comfortable bed, plush sofa, and desk area.

Junior Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Banbury

Heart of Banbury.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Spiceball Country Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Broughton Castle. The National Herb Centre and Rye Hill Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 perfectly located for exploring Banbury
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.

  • 1 building
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1632
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Whately Hall to the airport?

Whately Hall is 17.3 mi (31-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whately Hall?

As of Aug 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on Aug 17, 2025 start from $74.74, excluding 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.

Does Whately Hall have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Whately Hall.

Does Whately Hall offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Whately Hall, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Whately Hall?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Whately Hall?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Whately Hall have a pool?

Whately Hall does not have a pool.

Does Whately Hall have a restaurant?

Whately Hall is home to Berkeley, which features international cuisine and light fare.

Does Whately Hall have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Whately Hall to downtown Banbury?

Whately Hall is 0.2 mi away from Banbury.

Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1004 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

Pauline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good sized rooms. Paintwork around windows a little tired but it is an old building. Food in restaurant was very good and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only problem was the cooked breakfast. The eggs were watery, and the bacon was hard, I don't mean crisp it was like leather. The accomodation, the staff and the hotel was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Whately Hall hotel is excellent but Banbury is dirt. we won't come back to a town where the Coucil does not have any care/money for cleaning the surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel looks amazing but when we got to the room it was very tierd. The bathroom had mould on the silicone around the bath. The shower barely worked and one of the levers wasn't even fitted.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy construction work, early morning!!

Rooms very tired, but during our stay was constant loud construction work. Hotel has said they will refund our stay but still disappointed weekend did not go to plan
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful old hotel. Full of character, little gem! Staff lovely, nice brekkie. Lovely view of St Mary’s Church from our room. Absolute bargain, will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good room rate, Nice garden. All a bit old and in need of tlc. Ill fitting windows. Poorly fitted curtains. Very hot room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and checking in. The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable and the shower was large and modern. The staff that we had dealings with in the bar/restaurant and on reception were helpful, polite, pleasant and engaging. A good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Such a beautiful old building. Sadly we were in the aging badly 70s wing. Duct taped carpets and paint patches set the tone as we intrepidly made our way to our ‘suite’ a sofa so old I could still make out the bum prints of the last guests & a bed which was two singles pushed together, hard and slipping so badly I dreamt I was in a plane crash. A stray hair on the toilet seat & blood on the sheets finished the picture. Service lacked enthusiasm or much interest. Turning a beautiful old building bar into a sports bar with hard low back seating & the world’s biggest TV didn’t resonate with the heritage of the building. A real shame as I’ve stayed in some lovely Mercure hotels before. Locals advised us when we found a bar open after 11.00 (not that the hotel offered us any advice) that we’d be best to stay at the three pigeons next time. A shame as visiting family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Geat location but in need of serious updating

The hotel is very run down and in need of renovation. Having said that, the staff were friendly and the food was good. Whilst the rooom had peeling paint and stained carpet, the bed was comfortable and the bedding clean and crisp. Given what I paid for my 2 nights, I can't complain and you do get what you pay for. The location is great and there is plenty of free hotel parking. If you want a posh hotel, don't go there, but if you want a cheap hotel in a central location that competes with a Travel Lodge, then I would choose here every time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before, very recently. Then, rooms had recently been refurbished and were very good. This time, was put in the 1970s wing. The room was tired, the window had no handle (so couldn’t be closed) and the shower simply didn’t work in the morning. Was moved to a different room after explaining, and this too was very tired and the shower was poor. The settee was fit for the skip. No bedside light. Was really disappointed, after previous good experiences. Not sure I’ll use again in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Hayes

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to all amenities. Plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. Many other interesting places only a small drive away. Hotel itself is nearly 400 years old, the whole building has plenty of interesting features. Room was large, clean and very comfortable overlookingthe lovely gardens. Tea, coffe and biscuits were provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

Great place

The hotel is old and beautifully maintained, our room was spacious, very clean and comfortable, the service from the bar very freindly as was all the staff we spoke too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

Business traveler
Shower was cold in the morning, no hot water and no apology from reception just a 'thank you for letting us know'. Pretty poor response.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff!! very clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Estelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel exterior, shame about the interior.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Iben

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
I’ve stayed here regularly for around 6 months now but this time I had a bad night sleep, the radiator was constantly hot (which was a struggle in the heat) and the sink had sick in it which the cleaners must of forgotten to clean when doing house cleaning. But other times I’ve never had a problem but the staff are very helpful and they did move me into a more convenient room the next day .lovely area to stay tho and free parking you can’t go wrong .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025