Malmaison Oxford
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8.6Excellent
(3,834 Ratings)
"The staff were brilliant. The location was ideal. It was quirky to have been a prison previously. But the remodel was excellent. Particularly liked the bar area."
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This converted Victorian prison is now a stunning boutique hotel offering unique luxury accommodations in historic Oxford. Limited private parking is available for a surcharge. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Business facilities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Laundry services
Ironing facilities
Safe
Accessible by lift
Key card access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.6Excellent
(3,834 Ratings)
"The staff were brilliant. The location was ideal. It was quirky to have been a prison previously. But the remodel was excellent. Particularly liked the bar area."
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Ratings and reviews
9.0 / 10.0
Great rooms, great location, very friendly and helpful staff.
The room location was in the new block, which involved going up and down quite a bit and honestly felt like we would get lost on a couple of occasions
7.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was very good
And lot's of it .
Noise in pipes in bedroom .
9.0 / 10.0
Car parking and check in were excellent. Room was comfortable and clean. Location was great as well albeit you do need to pay the congestion charge
The breakfast was OK but I thought it was quite expensive for the choice that you had. It was fresh and hot and tasted nice but overall I thought that there could have been more choice for the money I paid
6.0 / 10.0
Characterful snd interesting
Windows don’t open. Heating a bit limited.Lift broken, first room was unacceptable. Breakfast was understaffed. Buffet ran out of almost everything including bread. Delays on service but the staff who were there were working hard.
8.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location for the centre of Oxford. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were extemely helpful and friendly. We didn't get to use the resturant or bar.
We were given a room in the new extension, and so didn't really get to experience the former prison cell element. Although would certainly book hotel again.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff were brilliant. The location was ideal. It was quirky to have been a prison previously. But the remodel was excellent. Particularly liked the bar area.
Breakfast took a long time. And the buffet ran out of a lot of items.
9.0 / 10.0
Great location, parking on site, friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast.
We had a lovely welcome from the staff on arrival & nothing was too much trouble.
Good sized room & comfy bed, great shower & separate bath. Room was quiet given the hotel is in the centre of town.
Would certainly stay again. All good, thank you
7.0 / 10.0
Nice
9.0 / 10.0
The quirkiness of staying in a prison yet in total luxury was incredible. The staff and facilities were all 'on brand' but with none of the discomforts you'd expect when it was a real prison!
9.0 / 10.0
I chose to stay in a converted prison cell, which was a very unique & pleasant experience. The cell room & the prison wing were very cool & converted tastefully to enhance the stay. Staff were very helpful, friendly & professional. It was a cold, icy morning on my departure, so the valet-parking defrosted the windows & warmed up my car... Nice Touch!
The bar & restaurant are a bit small.
I had a drink at the bar & took my time before requesting cooked bar food. I was told the chef had finished & yet a couple of minuets earlier a gusts were seated in the restaurant!
The parking is very expensive but I guess it is in the centre of the town & you get that valet-parking.
9.0 / 10.0
Room was extremely spacious and so quiet. The hotel was full of original character mixed with the Malmaison luxury you'd expect, a great location in the heart of the city centre. When they realised it was a booking for my husband's birthday they gave him a card and complimentary drinks
We struggled to find the access by car but that was our fault! The only thing I didn't like was that you had to pay to borrow an umbrella
10.0 / 10.0
Unique full of history and beautifully renovated without losing the natural beauty or feel of a Victorian prison within a castle. Warm and inviting
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Quirkiness of the room, quietness and excellent location (close to train station and city centre).
Staff were not super attentive at breakfast - a bit slow taking our cooked breakfast choice.
10.0 / 10.0
Very pleasant stay, lovely ambiance. Would highly recommend.
9.0 / 10.0
Friendly welcoming staff. Lovely setting. Room was comfortable with great facilities.
There was nothing we didn’t like
10.0 / 10.0
Location was excellent
The parking charges personally I thought was very over the top at £34 for less then 24 hours
9.0 / 10.0
Good
Location
9.0 / 10.0
Unique hotel, cozy and friendly. We liked it
The weather 😂
7.0 / 10.0
Overall staff are very pleasant and accommodating, willing to go above and beyond to ensure you have a good stay. Food is delicious and plenty of options available.
Room air conditioning didn’t work properly, as we had the suite only the upstairs unit appeared to work. Room was also above a slug and lettuce and with paper thin walls at times it appeared as though you could hear everything going on beneath you and in the corridor. Parking is atrocious and definitely risk causing damage to your vehicle if you opt for this service.
10.0 / 10.0
I loved the vibe. The prison atmosphere was maintained while creating a very comforting and modern experience. The rooms were perfect also. Spacious, comfortable and with all the amenities.
Couldn't fault it
10.0 / 10.0
Everything from arrival to departure was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Very interesting and beautifully converted hotel - retained a lot of history and staff were knowledgeable about this. Friendly helpful staff.
warm was slightly chilly but otherwise great.
10.0 / 10.0
I loved the quirkiness of the old prison and impressed with the redevelopment changing it from what would have been an unpleasant, hostile environment to a beautiful, positive experience.
I loved it all but would have liked some more information on the history behind the hotel and info on the names behind the people some of the rooms were named after etc. I had to google search to find out more about the history of the hotel.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing experience, loved the room, the building, the decor, everything had attention to detail.
From start to finish the staff were all friendly, welcoming and happy to offer any help.
The towel rail in the bathroom is far to hot, a warning label is fine but if you accidentally touch it, it leaves a mark. As someone who is a tad clumsy I did this twice.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the quirkiness of staying in the old prison , the rooms were great, tea , lovely coffee machine , fabulous shower , great breakfast and amazing staff .
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Really great experience - great location to everything and worth the experience of the prison. Breakfast was fantastic with lots of choice and as we are vegans we were pleasantly surprised with how much choice we had. Would highly recommend : ) Namesta Restaurant was so good next door also - perfect for Vegans!
Not much - cannot fault it
9.0 / 10.0
Vibrant hotel with a good bar and restaurant. Easy access to city centre and attractions. Rooms were comfortable, quiet with roomy bathroom.
9.0 / 10.0
Location, the room, the staff (including the car parking team)......all fantastic!
Nothing!
10.0 / 10.0
Visually stunning amazing location and awesome staff
Nothing was perfect
9.0 / 10.0
Very friendly in great position and excellent service from all staff
8.0 / 10.0
Unusual and funky
7.0 / 10.0
Location, property itself. Food at evening dinner was delicious
The bedroom was cold and despite having the heating on it never got any warmer
10.0 / 10.0
This place is perfect and is a brilliant use of the building, staff are incredible and we really enjoyed our stay
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Malmaison should be proud of their achievement, converting the old prison into a hotel must have been a mammoth task and it's been carried out brilliantly.
Parking overall in Oxford is expensive so it would have been nice to have had 24 hours parking at the hotel given the £34 fee we had paid. We had to move the car around 2:00 p.m. and park it elsewhere at a further cost.
7.0 / 10.0
Style staff
No food available not even a sandwich until 5
10.0 / 10.0
This was a gift and they loved it
9.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff
Great location in the centre of town
Breakfast was good
Room was very good and bed comfortable.
8.0 / 10.0
Very unique, a converted prison!
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and fabulous history to stay in a natural prison. Very beautifully restored whilst maintaining many of the original features. Staff were excellent very helpful.
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FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Malmaison Oxford. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Malmaison Oxford pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Malmaison Oxford?
We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
