The hotel facade and garden is beautiful, however our room was not the same. The bathroom in room 65 had cracked tiles cracked basin and tiles near the bath stained with urine. The window in the room was full of mould and gave the room an odd smell. However the staff were very pleasant and breakfast ample. We would return... More

if your thinking of having your wedding cermony or reception at the whatley hall in banbury i would suggest you go else where. we signed our contract and paid our deposit to confirm and secure our date, we had no contact with the organiser so everything was done by email. we had a slight hitch in where my partner might... More

We stayed at Whately Hall this last weekend and we were totally disappointed!!!! The only photo that looks vaguely similar is the front one!!!! The hotel looks lobely until you go round the back and see the awful 1970's extension that is there which are the bedrooms. The rooms are small, old fashioned and in need of serious modernisation. The... More

We had our wedding reception at the Whatley in April 2012. The whole day was perfect, so much effort is put in by the team before the event and during. The welcome drinks were lovely, the food was AMAZING - nothing was too much trouble. The waiters and waitresses were really nice and polite and the service was quick. The... More

Have not stayed yet but have booked for December 2012! I visited your hotel a few weeks ago. I asked Reception if they would be able to show me various rooms and suites before I book. I explained to him that we were looking for something special as our wedding day last year, the groom was very ill and we... More

We stayed at the Whately Hall Hotel as part of a murder-mystery weekend so room, dinner, breakfast and even tea and cakes were all included in the price. It was very reasonable for what we got and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly (esp James for whom nothing was too much trouble). A friend was celebrating a... More