Banbury Hotels with Bars

We were somewhat unsure about this hotel after reading the reviews but decided that there were enough good reviews to give it a chance. When booking, I made it quite clear that as both my wife and myself had some walking difficulties it was imperative we were on a floor without stairs for access or near to a lift, we were promised a low floor near to the lift. When we arrived at our room after having to climb stairs, I returned to reception to say we had not been given what we were promised, we were told that #1: The lift was not working, and #2: we could not be moved until the following day. The new room we were allocated the following day was fine, no long walks involved and no stairs to climb, so all was now well. For the rest of our Four night stay we enjoyed our stay very much, the hotel is in a very good location, has a private free and secure car park and with easy access to most of the places of interest in Banbury, and you are straight on to the road that takes you towards West Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. The breakfast food was plenty with a good selection and choice. All the staff we encountered were very, very helpful, polite and accommodating. We have no real complaints about our stay in this splendid building of a hotel, and if the weather is good there is a lovely garden area to the rear of the building. Thank you to everyone who made our stay an enjoyable one.

Wonderful staff, very attentive and proactive. Our parents stayed there as well and we all had a great night sleep. We specially liked the taxi booking system they had in which you push a button in reception and they tell you the taxi number and at what time is is going to arrive. They could include the opening hours in their menu as we didn’t know at what time they closed. There is no phone in your room so you have to go downstairs to order the food for it to be delivered to your room (and presumably pay there as well) The kiosk check-in wasn’t working so we had to wait for a person to arrive. The drop your card system for checkouts is great!

The hotel hosted a Christening Party for 50 and this was a fantastic day. Tina and her team were brilliant making sure we had everything we needed. Staff were friendly ,helpful and smiley and feedback from everyone was positive. It was helpful having a safe enclosed garden which the children could play in and be totally supervised by their parents. The food was lovely and the room beautifully cleaned thanks to Jade and she is an asset to the team. Lily helped with the flower arrangements and was so helpful. Tina GM oversaw everything and delivered a brilliant experience with charm and efficiency. The waiting and bar staff were good and worked quickly to replenish food and drinks.

It wouldn’t take much to make this place good. The pub itself is nice and the food good. The accommodation could be better however. When we went to check-in, we arrived 20 minutes early. Instead of politely being told our room wasn’t quite ready and we would be welcome to sit outside in the afternoon sun, we were abruptly told “rooms aren’t ready until 4, come back then”. In fact, in general we didn’t find the staff particularly friendly during our stay. The room itself was fine, nothing fancy, but enough for what we needed. The bathroom was slightly odd, money had obviously been spent on it, which made it strange that some things seemed like they hadn’t been replaced, the bath panel was extremely tatty and the choice of flooring despite being grippy looked, perhaps was dirty. The main area for improvement however is the entrance/exit when the pub is closed. It wouldn’t cost much to improve this. Currently having to navigate the old mops, drying rubber mats and buckets with strange contents in, isn’t the most welcoming, neither is the makeshift cardboard doormat. We were also unable to get a WiFi signal in our room, which although wasn't an issue for us, I can see it being a major issue for other families. The breakfast was a welcome bonus and the continental selection left in the room and the downstairs fridge was generous. Eating it the room was slightly challenging especially with young children. We enjoyed our stay despite the feedback provided, which is meant to be constructive. 3.5 stars would be a fair reflection in my opinion.

Our room was spotlessly clean and looked like it had been recently decorated. It was a lovely room and we couldn't find fault with it. Had a meal and drinks in the pub. It provides typical pub meals. Very friendly staff. Great location being only 5 minutes walk from the centre of town.

With a stay at Red Lion Hotel Adderbury by Greene King Inns in Banbury, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Spiceball Country Park and Rye Hill Golf Club. This inn is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Bicester Village and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Blenheim Palace.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the inn's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.