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.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in ECOsmart, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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 and 9 minutes' walk from Banbury Museum and Gallery.
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Reviews
Whately Hall Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.2
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 3, 2026
Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2026
Enclosed car park (free), nice breakfast and quiet rooms.
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2026
Clean room, comfy beds, lovely place, nice staff
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2026
Room recently renovated.
All clean tidy and new.
No issues.
Lovely gardens too
Bev
Bev, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2026
Lovely hotel we had a recently refurbished room which was great and refurbushment is still ongoing but didnt make any difference to us breakfast was good plenty of selection but cooked food could have been better
Beverley
Beverley, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 22, 2026
Right in the centre of beautiful banbury. Good choice of cider.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
Great hotel and location to stay in Banbury - The hotel has real character including modern facilities.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2026
Well ran hotel, clean, easy check in and friendly staff.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2026
Great hotel - room was refurbished and very comfortable. We ate in the sports bar and the food was great!
Carl
Carl, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 5, 2026
Room was comfortable and clean. In middle of town, handy for restaurants. Staff were helpful as always.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2026
Didn't have breakfast. Very comfortable beds. Fire doors a little loud when closing.
Lesley
Lesley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 20, 2026
Clean room, slightly small. Central location with parking, not much to complain about!
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2026
Staff was brilliant, food was excellent and room was clean, another great stay. Thank you.
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2026
The room was excellent condition spotless very clean and suspiciously large with good size bathroom and the staffs were very friendly and helpful overall we enjoyed staying at this hotel and the rates were very reasonable
Mohammed
Mohammed, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
Staff were very helpful, to all guests. observed some above and beyond by some staff members
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2026
The room immaculate, the staff exceptional, the car park accessible, rooms we had access to were clean and tidy. The furniture lovely with plenty of cushions, and food very good.
Fiona
Fiona, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Lovely clean room, friendly staff and great breakfast with gluten free and alternative non dairy milk options. Would definitely stay again if in the area
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2026
Highly satisfied with the room basic but clean and warm .staff were very friendly and polite .Location was really good for town and amenities.Would definitely stay again.
stuart
stuart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2025
Room was great breakfast was good definitely would stay again
Brendan
Brendan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
Cleanliness throughout the hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Pleasant room. A lot of history
Good dinner and breakfast
Jeanette
Jeanette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2026
Amazing hotel.
Dan and all the team were so helpful and eager to make our stay perfect.
Lounge area so relaxing.
Room was lovely with comfy beds and a modern bathroom with a great shower.
Cleanliness was excellent.
Breakfast was tasty and plentiful.
Brilliant bar.
Didn't want to leave.
Sharon
Sharon, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 27, 2025
Room is spacious, staff are friendly.
YAN
YAN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2025
Brilliant breakfast buffets , superb bar and food was excellent and had dart boards 😊
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
Room was nice staff are friendly and good breakfast
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
The hotel is as lovely as it looks. I took a Deluxe room in the old building, and it totally lived up to my expectations. The breakfast buffet was excellent. A very nice stay.