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 check out Berkeley, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
69 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Onsite carport
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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 specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
SWIFT - This restaurant specializes 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 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 spots 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
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Reviews
10/10
Lovely place to stay, helpful staff, good location.
Peter
1-night trip
8/10
Good stay, enjoy each time
David
1-night trip
8/10
A nice hotel in a beautiful old building, which suffers a bit from an attractive extension from the last century.
Dominic
1-night trip
8/10
Hotel is a little tired with stained carpets throughout however it is very reasonable priced so can put up with stains!
Bathrooms very nice as I would guess they have been refurbished.
Staff nice and friendly.
Lisa
2-night trip
8/10
The most stunning building. Rooms are a bit tired as are the halls etc, but it was very clean. Very efficient and friendly check in. The food in the bar was excellent.
mark
1-night trip
8/10
Great 2 night stay attended a wedding in Hook Norton 12 noon so needed to be there at 11.30 after nice breakfast at hotel
ANTHONY
2-night trip
10/10
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
Ron
1-night trip
8/10
Great stay!
Jessica
1-night trip
10/10
Friendly staff very helpful,room was spotless and food was great
Robert
1-night trip
10/10
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
1-night trip
8/10
An enjoyable stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
John
1-night trip
10/10
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.
Karl
2-night trip
8/10
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
2-night trip
6/10
The hotel is a little dated and clearly needs more work doing. I waited a long time for someone to come to the reception desk for check in and felt the service could have been a lot better.
Lorna Elizabeth
1-night trip
8/10
Friendly, helpful staff.
David
3-night trip
4/10
We were disappointed. We had to change bedrooms as the bathroom towel rail was stuck ON, and it was hot weather. The new room was a suite, but shabby. The taps in the bathroom had black dirt at the base, which I had to clean off. The carpet was stained. The Bathroom stank of cigarette smoke.
Jane
3-night trip
10/10
Nice hotel right in Banbury town centre
PETER
2-night trip
8/10
Recently refurbished. Bathrooms have been refitted and are clean and functional
Simon
1-night trip
8/10
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
2-night trip
6/10
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 traveler
1-night trip
2/10
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
Lee
1-night trip
8/10
Good price. Good location. Car park available. Value for money. Breakfast was good too!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10
Good location for town centre but a little noisy as busy main street
LEE
1-night trip
10/10
Nice and cosy
Thapelo
1-night trip
8/10
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.