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Reviews of Whately Hall Hotel 3 stars

17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AN, United Kingdom

#5 of 5 hotels in Banbury

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Review score

Based on 1056 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't appear to have been hoovered and no toiletries in bathroom. Tea and coffee was not replenished on 2nd day.

    Friendly welcome. Nice big room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Great stay friendly staff and great location! Modern and nice vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room didn’t have a fridge.

    Very modern and clean! Great location and lovely rooms!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Move up with the times

    Please change ur keys to digital

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As above

    Location but stayed in new part at back...very dated and bathroom.needs a refurb, broken lamp and room so hot .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in the Old Manor House side, quite dated,

    The room was clean, bed very comfortable tea/coffee making facilities good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    Staff training needed to get back into the swing of things.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast one of the staff did not understand what we ask for. Still a lot of redirection going on. Got there at 2pm and the lady was quite rude as said you need to go away and come back at 3pm booking in time. Did not even check if room was ready like another hotel would

    Old style, central to Banbury

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    shower nightmare to get a right temp, duvet cover had a mark on it and there were cigarette ends outside the window!!

    liked the room although it was hot but we got a fan from the staff. staff are friendly and the bar is nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The radiator was broken pumping out hot air. We complained but was not fixed.

    The room we'd stayed in it before

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Great place to stay for the centre of Banbury with great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an issue with no hot water on the second day and the room wasn't serviced after the first night but we were compensated for these issues

    Location great, friendly staff and car parking

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had some issues,firstly the curtain was hanging off the rail,told the receptionist they was going to move us but said its fine was fixed the next morning,then booked and table for dinner on Saturday night came down at 6.20pm table was booked for 6.30 then was told the kitchen had a gas leak so had to go somewhere else went to the tai over the road witch was lovely,was staying with my girlfriend for her birthday was not impressed I also booked a room with a bathtub and had only a shower

    Nothing will not be staying again

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower room was disappointing as it had not been cleaned properly hairs in the shower cubicle and in the wash basin. And there was no vegetarian option for the cooked breakfast but there was a good choice for breakfast.

    The room was comfortable and the bed very comfortable, I had a good night's sleep. The staff were helpful and polite. The breakfast was enjoyable though disappointing that there was no vegetarian open for a cooked breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable I would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom needed to be cleaned better Glasses with the tea and coffee making facilities would have been good

    Good value for money The beds were comfortable and the room was warm The breakfast was nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dining room not signposted

    The building

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My fault. Being an old building it does not have a lift and I struggled to get to the second floor.

    Lovely old historic building in the heart of banbury

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location. Great room. Just missing a couple of touches like no soap on the basin, radiator not working and no milk for the tea or coffee but great for the price. Lovely staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    6.0
    Was a birthday treat, kept awake with banging doors , and noise from above
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of soundproofing, no coathangers in room,poor housekeeping

    Good breakfast plenty choice , good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Great staff and rooms, shame this stay ended up with driving 3.5 hours home waiting to have a shower
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The thermostatic power shower had 2 settings, Boil you to death or freeze you to death, So no shower. There was also no milk to go with the tea and coffee provided.

    The Staff were absolutely amazing, the room was clean and very comfortable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of stairs to various flors & bedrooms, difficult asI am partially disabled

    Old style building nicely done up inside.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little details of unfinished work on refurbishment No biscuits lol

    Central to Banbury Comfty room Fridge and iron etc in room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    Sam who works in the bar was amazing and made our stay really nice . So l it lovely and welcoming. Nothing was to much
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had few problems with the plumbing and had to change rooms. But hotel were very good and understanding.

    It’s a beautiful building just recently reopened. So pleased to see it open again. The changes already made are very nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    An excellent place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    The location with lots of parking behind the hotel is perfect for walking to explore Banbury. Our high ceiling bedroom with large beams was very nice. The bathroom was very good with a good shower. The breakfast was very good with continental and full English on offer. We were shown a secret panel in a room that had a staircase which let upstairs-as this is a listed building the inside cannot be changed. The building is like stepping back in time.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    only stayed one night but it was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Expensive bar ptices!

    The room was a good size, bed comfy. Shower and toiletries very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Good location, poor service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When checking in was not told when breakfast would be served or where it was or that the hotel was locked at night. When we found where breakfast was served in the morning after sitting down we were then informed that there was no cooked breakfast due to a problem with the chef but we could help our selves to the cereals etc and the cost of the breakfast would be refunded (this has not happened) we then tried some toast to find that there was mould on the toast, to save leaving this review I tried to contact the hotel direct by email but received no reply.

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom door wouldn't close in our room.

    Lovely room, the only thing missing was dressing gowns, but was very clean and Lovely facilities.

    Stayed in January 2024

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