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Whately Hall

3.0 star property
Berkeley restaurant serves international cuisine in Whately Hall's tranquil garden setting where travelers relax away from everyday concerns

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Centrally located in the city, Whately Hall offers a peaceful garden retreat where guests enjoy international dishes at Berkeley restaurant. The property provides WiFi connectivity, a cozy lobby with a fireplace, and convenient dry cleaning for travelers.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 260
AED 312 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

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

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Cosy Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Main House Double room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Main House Double room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Main House Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Main House Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Banbury, Whately Hall is in the city center and near a train station. Chipping Norton Museum and British Motor Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Spiceball Leisure Centre and Woodgreen Leisure Centre. The National Herb Centre and Steane Park Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Banbury travel guide
Map
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, England, OX16 0AN

What's nearby

  • Banbury Cross
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spiceball Country Park
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Banbury Museum and Gallery
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Spiceball Leisure Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Woodgreen Leisure Centre
    11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Banbury Station
    12 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kosk
    5 min walk
  • The Three Pigeons
    4 min walk
  • Ye Olde Reindeer
    4 min walk
  • The Coach and Horses
    4 min walk
  • The White Horse
    3 min walk

About this property

Whately Hall

Hotel in the city center
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Whately Hall. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Berkeley, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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.

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Property amenities

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 self 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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches 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
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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 Whately Hall pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whately Hall?

As of 24 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whately Hall on 26 March 2026 start from AED 260, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Whately Hall?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Whately Hall located?

Located in the heart of Banbury, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Banbury Cross and Banbury Museum and Gallery. Spiceball Country Park and Spiceball Leisure Centre are also within 15 minutes. Banbury Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Whately Hall Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of shops, pubs and restaurants so perfect location with free parking. We stayed in a very comfortable suite lots of space to relax and lovely view over the garden. Very quiet at night and a good selection of food for breakfast hot and cold. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location to stay in Banbury - The hotel has real character including modern facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, centrally located in Banbury. The hotel Inc reception, corridors and rooms were immaculate and fresh. Parking was readily available and free. We opted for the buffet breakfast option which was excellent value. All the staff were pleasant and helpful. I totally recommend this hotel
Exterior
Lovely lunch at a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great breakfast was good definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

YAN

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious, staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant breakfast buffets , superb bar and food was excellent and had dart boards 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice and clean but we hadto move because of noise and thw room we moved to was to hot and disturbed out sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i booked last minute and asked to upgrade my room when i arrived. i was upgradedf for free for which i was bery grateful. The room was a double suite. very clean, very comfortable bed and enouous shower. couldnt fault it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness
Curtains hanging off let light in all night. Noisy road. Clean and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable but looked tired shower wasn’t that powerful Breakfast was good and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pavanandan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Place had character. Service was great. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & helpful staff. Central location but quiet at rear with garden & adjacent park.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place great character great food and the garden area is nice for an afternoon drink
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for being central to banbury centre with restaurants pubs and shops around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great hotel with character

Great hotel with loads of character. Clean sheets and bathroom, staff super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, the staff were courteous and prompt, property was undergoing a refurbishment whilst I was there however little disturbance noticed. Restaurant was not open when I was there, just the sports bar, ended up going to another location for food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find! Efficient and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

A E Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value and sweet, friendly staff. Rooms fairly basic but comfy - it's a shame they don't reflect the history and aesthetics of the building more, but I imagine that would bump up the price considerably.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

The room was comfortable. But unfortunately the radiator was making loud noises that woke me up all through the night. It started around 1am and continued until 4 am meaning I got very little sleep. There was no phone or any means to call to reception, which was a long walk away. The hotel refunded me 50% of my booking cost, which I appreciated but I would have preferred 100% refund and would not have left an unsatisfactory review had they refunded me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Hotel looks great from the outside, inside needs some TLC. but food, staff and drinks were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

timothy m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The historic and revurbished rooms are very good some of the communal areas in the modern block a bit dated and worn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025