Located in the city center, Whately Hall invites you to unwind with international cuisine at Berkeley restaurant or bask in the sun on the garden's lush grounds. Connect to WiFi, warm up by the lobby fireplace, and enjoy dry cleaning services.
Located near a train station, Whately Hall is a great choice for a stay in Banbury. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Berkeley, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
69 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
On-site carport
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Whately Hall?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Whately Hall?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Whately Hall?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Whately Hall and nearby?
Whately Hall has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Whately Hall?
Yes, Berkeley offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Whately Hall like?
Whately Hall is in the heart of Banbury, a short 11-minute walk from Spiceball Country Park.
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Whately Hall Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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 Exceptional
7 Apr 2025
Lovely character hotel in great location.
A lovely hotel full of character. Our room was clean, had a new bathroom and overlooked the beautiful garden too which was a bonus. Breakfast was a perfect spread of cooked food and continental. Staff were all very friendly.
Location is perfect, right in the town centre and an added bonus of free parking!
Loved my stay.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Apr 2025
Restful stay
Lovely big room that looked as if it had just been updated.
The rest of the hotel was in need of updating but work was being done on this . Breakfast amazing
Ron
Ron, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Mar 2025
Good room at competitive rate
Recently refurbished. Bathrooms have been refitted and are clean and functional
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
3 Apr 2025
Great communication and really friendly, helpful and accommodating team working at hotel. Sadly the site appears a little run down and in need to some TLC.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Mar 2025
Short break
Very friendlly helpful staff.
Excellent breakfast.
Although hotel in nèed of updating our room was good and looked like it had recently been redone
Booked for 2 nights but stayed for 4
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Mar 2025
Good location for town centre but a little noisy a
Good location for town centre but a little noisy as busy main street
LEE
LEE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Mar 2025
Good price. Good location. Car park available. Value for money. Breakfast was good too!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
Nice hotel right in Banbury town centre
PETER
PETER, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
1 Apr 2025
Avoid this one
Dirty glasses in room dirty toilet, no hot water for shower, failed lightbulb in room limited choice of spirits in bar. Bed not great poor breakfast
gary
gary, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
10 Apr 2025
Below standard in every way
This is a lovely building in the centre of Banbury, the rooms are in desperate need of modernisation and because of this don't feel clean. The restaurant was under staffed - one person working in the evening. Staff need customer service training - the waiter called me "mate" several times.
David
David, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
1 Apr 2025
Cold shower as no hot water !
Cold water in Morning, tea coffe at Breakfast was cold and or not available, other colleagues also had issues with cleanliness of their rooms so afraid we will not be using again!
LEE
LEE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Excellent service and quick check in. Clean room no problems whatsoever, will stay again.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
26 Mar 2025
Wasn’t the cleanest with toothpaste stuck to the sink. Also no milk so had to go to reception and ask! Very tired and dated and certainly needs new carpets!
Jeremy
Jeremy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Decent sized room which was clean and the bed really comfortable. Polite staff and breakfast was good value for money. Would stay again.
Marco
Marco, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Jan 2025
Would stay again
The staff where excellent.
Room a little dated.
cindy
cindy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Jan 2025
Good night stay .good location
Dimitrios
Dimitrios, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Dec 2024
Fantastic location
Lovely hotel. Great welcome. Fantastic location.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2025
The staff, were great and very attentive.
Room dated.
Had to ask for basic toiletries.
Location great.
cindy
cindy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Pleasantly surprised by this place . I enjoyed my time there perfect location staff was friendly
Karen
Karen, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Brilliant hotel
Great hotel, friendly staff, recommend full English breakfast!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
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.
Lucia
Lucia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Dec 2024
The staff were amazing. The hotel is a bit tired but the staff more than make up for it.
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
24 Dec 2024
To read about the history was great but felt a little run down. The full English was huge and overall enjoyed our first visit to Banbury.