Whately Hall

3.0 star property
Hotel in Banbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Classic Twin Room
Exterior
Superior Suite | Living area
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Explore the area

Map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN
  • Broughton Castle
    5 min drive
  • Rye Hill Golf Club
    11 min drive
  • Farnborough Hall
    12 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    31 min drive

Room options

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Suite

Highlights

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

Classic Single Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Banbury

Whately Hall puts you in the centre of Banbury, 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Spiceball Country Park and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Broughton Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Berkeley, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Horton Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Banbury hotel include The National Herb Centre and Rye Hill Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Broughton Castle - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Upton House - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Sulgrave Manor - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Silverstone Circuit - 23 min drive - 26.6 km

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 in Banbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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
  • 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

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

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

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) guidelines.

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

Is parking available at Whately Hall?

Yep, Whately Hall has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Whately Hall?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$130.28, 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.

Does Whately Hall serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whately Hall?

No, Whately Hall does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Whately Hall?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Whately Hall?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whately Hall?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Whately Hall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 801 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 801 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 801 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 801 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 801 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It is a beautiful hotel. Just a couple of small things, it needs a bit of TLC with cleaning but appreciate it’s a very old building, shutters to outside windows didn’t meet but I didn’t mind the fresh air. The shower wasn’t very powerful again only a minor thing and despite booking a double bed it was two pushed together, again for the price it was perfectly acceptable and not a major deal and we will definitely be back again. The breakfast was 5*
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m afraid our stay was not what we expected. The room was unclean despite not being available until 15 minutes after the book in time. The room was in need of a refurbishment. There was a warning in the bathroom stating the bath mat must be used but there wasn’t one. I asked at the desk for one and the receptionist said she would send one up to the room. This didn’t happen so we had to shower without. We were kept awake through the night by the sounds of other guests in the room next to us and above us having sexual relations. Overall a disappointing stay and will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the breakfast staff were a bit cold in their approach to telling us what was on offer for breakfast. The staff behind reception were great, very nice and accommodating. Room was okay, bath tiles could do with a change, was a bit old and dirty. Otherwise everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In desperate need of renovation. Room was out dated and cleanliness was questionable. Lovely staff trying their best under impossible circumstances to keep the guests happy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whately Hall Stay during Cropredy 2024
I greatly enjoyed my stay at Whately Hall. The staff were always friendly and helpful. The room and the common spaces were clean. The elevator/lift worked. The room was not at all expensive, and the food was top notch -- restaurant quality. It's basically across the street from the town center on High St., within walking distance of the bus center and the train (which is a bit further out). It's also directly across the street from the taxi cab car park.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A well positioned city centre hotel with nice grounds, friendly helpful staff and fair value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Cropredy done in comfort.
I arrived to find an historic building, with wood panelling, broad wooden railed staircase & a warm welcome. A very decent evening meal was booked, eaten in a well kept, stepped garden. The service was excellent. I new my stay was going to be enjoyed, & it was. Hopefully back next year for the Cropredy music festival. I will stay at the Hall, if available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An enjoyable experience
Beautiful historic building and gardens in a very pretty town. The staff were very friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mr

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very tired
To start with the good points Staff were helpful and Friendly, The bed linen was clean and fresh, the location was perfect. However, the hotel itself was very tired, tape on the carpets covering holes, stains on the carpets in the bedroom and lounge areas, black fungus in the shower making it unusable, corridor doors banging all night due to no cushioning. Whilst we accept to put things right would cost a lot of money some of the fundamentals need to be addressed urgently to make a stay inviting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and a comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stella

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Really great stay! Comfortable, clean, lovely staff, lovely bar and garden, fantastic location and walkable to everything we wanted. Huge range of places to eat and convenience stores within a few minutes! Staff were so kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Lovely building Comfortable room, bit warm as in loft and window in sitting room would not open to get draft. However fans were provided. Staff were pleasant had to email as not answering phone that day but replied fast and phoned back so very satisfied. Would recommend for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great building
Good comfortable stay. Some maintenance needs doing especially to box gutters in seated garden. But nice staff and lovely building, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mick

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff very helpful , kind and professional. Food was enjoyable and pleasant. Breakfast was a little late start at 07:00 . The hotel is quite old and worn .ripped carpet. on the stairs . room carpet dirty , soap and shower gel both empty ,mould on the bath sealant in the. Again staff very pleasant so comments do NOT reflect on the staff at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are always lovely and it is a very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Thompson

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

campbell

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Did the job
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seen better days, like the 1900's
Check in was lovely, nice old building but it just went down hill from there. Everywhere was grubby and tired. Not seen a duster, let alone a cleaner. Bed sheets were clean but not much else. TV didn't work, view would have been nice if you didn't have look through a mosaic of grime to see anything. It wasn't even cheap, I would have been offended paying half the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean at all. Staff unhelpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024