Malmaison Oxford
US$269
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$269
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Malmaison Oxford average US$186 in the cheapest month (January) and US$384 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$186 |
| February | US$204 |
| March | US$218 |
| April | US$316 |
| May | US$311 |
| June | US$371 |
| July | US$384 |
| August | US$252 |
| September | US$369 |
| October | US$269 |
| November | US$235 |
| December | US$218 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$384)
Cheapest: January (~US$186)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Chez Mal Brasserie, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 95 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Malmaison Oxford, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford and 8 minutes by foot from River Thames. This boutique hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Bicester Village.
What's nearby
Oxford Castle(0.1 Miles)
University of Oxford(0.1 Miles)
St Peter's College(0.1 Miles)
Worcester College(0.2 Miles)
Pembroke College(0.2 Miles)
Carfax Tower(0.2 Miles)
Oxford Town Hall(0.3 Miles)
Jesus College(0.3 Miles)
Christ Church College(0.3 Miles)
Said Business School(0.3 Miles)
Covered Market(0.4 Miles)
Brasenose College(0.4 Miles)
Oxford Playhouse(0.4 Miles)
Christ Church Meadows(0.4 Miles)
Balliol College(0.4 Miles)
Oxford (OXF)(8.3 Miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(46.7 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
3, Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Oxford Castle (0.1 Miles)
University of Oxford (0.1 Miles)
St Peter's College (0.1 Miles)
Worcester College (0.2 Miles)
Pembroke College (0.2 Miles)
Carfax Tower (0.2 Miles)
Room options
5
Suite
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Separate Living RoomPrivate Bathroom
6
Standard Double Room
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomRollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
7
Signature Suite
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
452 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Separate Living RoomPrivate Bathroom
4
House of Correction Double Room
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
172 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomRollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
5
Junior Suite
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
248 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Separate Living RoomPrivate Bathroom
6
Cell Double Room
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
183 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomRollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
6
Club Double Cell Room
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomRollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
5
Club Double Room
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomRollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
Guest reviews of Malmaison Oxford
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 3,224 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
14%
Couple
63%
Family
10%
Group
7%
Solo
2%
What guests think
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Malmaison Oxford stands out for its unique conversion of a historic prison and a central, walkable location, with many guests praising friendly staff, characterful spaces and generally comfortable stays, though some trade-offs and quirks come with the building.
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What guests think
Malmaison Oxford stands out for its unique conversion of a historic prison and a central, walkable location, with many guests praising friendly staff, characterful spaces and generally comfortable stays, though some trade-offs and quirks come with the building.
Rooms are often spacious or cleverly adapted cell rooms, but several reviews mention hot or stuffy nights where windows do not open and not all rooms have effective AC. Service is widely described as warm and helpful, though a few guests found reception or bar teams slow or impersonal. Breakfast and dining earn plenty of praise, but value, menu range and coffee queues divide opinion. Expect a memorable, characterful stay with some comfort compromises.
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Facilities
On-site bar and restaurant are popular, and Wi-Fi is reported as excellent. Parking is valet-only with limited spaces and high fees, some lifts have been out of order, and effective air conditioning is not guaranteed across rooms.
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Peter
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really lovely hotel, bang in the middle of Oxford. Very friendly staff, comfortable rooms and interesting building. It is an old prison so the layout can be unusual but it's a very interesting building. Our room had (very good) air conditioning which was handy, I don't think every room has it.
Really lovely hotel, bang in the middle of Oxford. Very friendly staff, comfortable rooms and interesting building. It is an old prison so the layout can be unusual but it's a very interesting building. Our room had (very good) air conditioning which was handy, I don't think every room has it.
8
david
4 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice indeed. Very unusual as well which is what prompted us to book. Car parking at over GBP30/day felt pretty steep though and where we to go to Oxford again and stay at this property I would use a public car park, the nearest of which is only some 50meters away. The bedroom was well equipped, comfortable and very nice. The bar and restaurant were also very nice, well designed and very stylish. The hotel is well located being (currently) just outside the congestion charge zone but right on the edge of the shopping area and the pedestrian precinct.
Very nice indeed. Very unusual as well which is what prompted us to book. Car parking at over GBP30/day felt pretty steep though and where we to go to Oxford again and stay at this property I would use a public car park, the nearest of which is only some 50meters away. The bedroom was well equipped, comfortable and very nice. The bar and restaurant were also very nice, well designed and very stylish. The hotel is well located being (currently) just outside the congestion charge zone but right on the edge of the shopping area and the pedestrian precinct.
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Kimi
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent internet, location is exactly dead center of everything!
excellent internet, location is exactly dead center of everything!
10
Michael
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place, staff were super helpful. FYI, late August 2025 there was some cleaning of the exterior of the hotel and make sure to reserve parking in advance as spaces are limited
Great place, staff were super helpful. FYI, late August 2025 there was some cleaning of the exterior of the hotel and make sure to reserve parking in advance as spaces are limited
8
Craig
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good to be greeted on arrival to valet park the car. Check in was simple we arrived early so room not ready but when we came back all bags in the room. Had an upgrade so got a roll top bath which we didn’t use 😂 Bed is comfortable hotel is warm fresh looking and stylish with good quality furniture. Bar service was very good with knowledgeable bar tenders who were friendly. Not really much atmosphere in there for a Saturday night but I guess people are out on the town although we arrived back about 11.00pm it was fairly quiet in the bar. All staff very helpful and polite. Only criticism is the breakfast. Only one coffee machine so ques for a coffee is not great. Only juice option was Apple which is poor in today’s game. I had a cooked breakfast and quality of bacon was poor and over cooked, sausage was average and beans were luke warm however scrambled eggs were lovely. Others had eggs Benedict and French toast and all said they really enjoyed theirs. Overall yes it’s expensive for a nights stay but a quirky hotel with massive character. Would I go back? Probably not now I’ve been I’d try somewhere else but well worth going if you’ve never been.
Good to be greeted on arrival to valet park the car. Check in was simple we arrived early so room not ready but when we came back all bags in the room. Had an upgrade so got a roll top bath which we didn’t use 😂 Bed is comfortable hotel is warm fresh looking and stylish with good quality furniture. Bar service was very good with knowledgeable bar tenders who were friendly. Not really much atmosphere in there for a Saturday night but I guess people are out on the town although we arrived back about 11.00pm it was fairly quiet in the bar. All staff very helpful and polite. Only criticism is the breakfast. Only one coffee machine so ques for a coffee is not great. Only juice option was Apple which is poor in today’s game. I had a cooked breakfast and quality of bacon was poor and over cooked, sausage was average and beans were luke warm however scrambled eggs were lovely. Others had eggs Benedict and French toast and all said they really enjoyed theirs. Overall yes it’s expensive for a nights stay but a quirky hotel with massive character. Would I go back? Probably not now I’ve been I’d try somewhere else but well worth going if you’ve never been.
10
Gary
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent experience with helpful reception and catering staff. Only downside is lack of air conditioning and extractor fan in bathroom. The cell rooms offer a novelty overnight stay. Scaffolding outside did not distract from a pleasurable stay in an historic area in the centre of Oxford.
Excellent experience with helpful reception and catering staff. Only downside is lack of air conditioning and extractor fan in bathroom. The cell rooms offer a novelty overnight stay. Scaffolding outside did not distract from a pleasurable stay in an historic area in the centre of Oxford.
10
Damian
27 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good stay, expensive parking
Good stay, expensive parking
10
Maria
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Safe parking and very convenient for town
Safe parking and very convenient for town
6
Alberto
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Elevator’s were out of order, needed to carry luggage
Elevator’s were out of order, needed to carry luggage
10
Wayne
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were exceptional, parking was safe and secure
Staff were exceptional, parking was safe and secure
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Cleanliness
Many guests found Malmaison Oxford very clean, but several reported dust, mildew, or poorly cleaned items in rooms and corridors, suggesting inconsistent standards.
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Andrew
14 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice room, clean, warm, spacious. It would have been nice for bottled water to be complimentary. The room was expensive and having to pay for water from the fridge was a little excessive.
Nice room, clean, warm, spacious. It would have been nice for bottled water to be complimentary. The room was expensive and having to pay for water from the fridge was a little excessive.
8
Ranyel
16 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's a nice concept but there were issues with cleanliness and maintenance not just in the room but throughout the hotel. The staff appeared a bit cold on a number of occasions.
It's a nice concept but there were issues with cleanliness and maintenance not just in the room but throughout the hotel. The staff appeared a bit cold on a number of occasions.
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Harry
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was a cool nice building. Unfortunately seems a little dated in the rooms, and not completely clean, plenty of dust and dirty glasses wouldn’t expect that from a ~£200 per night hotel.
Was a cool nice building. Unfortunately seems a little dated in the rooms, and not completely clean, plenty of dust and dirty glasses wouldn’t expect that from a ~£200 per night hotel.
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Michelle
20 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Limited parking but we did pay to park at the hotel. Disappointing to find no draft beer, they had ran out. Breakfast was very good. Our room as not very warm, the bathroom was cold. Quirky hotel and nice to experience. Everything was nice a clean.
Limited parking but we did pay to park at the hotel. Disappointing to find no draft beer, they had ran out. Breakfast was very good. Our room as not very warm, the bathroom was cold. Quirky hotel and nice to experience. Everything was nice a clean.
8
Beth
4 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our stay at malmaison Oxford. However the hygiene and cleanliness of the room did let it down. We found a false stick on nail in our bed that didn’t belong to us . We also dropped an earring and when finding it , also found that under the bedside table was filthy with old food … an old cherry and some other half eaten mess. This was disappointing as it was our first stay and we expected it to be clean. We also paid extra and stayed in a club room. The room size was great and we had lots of facilities.
We really enjoyed our stay at malmaison Oxford. However the hygiene and cleanliness of the room did let it down. We found a false stick on nail in our bed that didn’t belong to us . We also dropped an earring and when finding it , also found that under the bedside table was filthy with old food … an old cherry and some other half eaten mess. This was disappointing as it was our first stay and we expected it to be clean. We also paid extra and stayed in a club room. The room size was great and we had lots of facilities.
10
Natalie
15 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly helpful staff, hotel was very clean and presented well.
Very friendly helpful staff, hotel was very clean and presented well.
10
Hon Yiu Kyle
23 Oct 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Neat and tidy
Neat and tidy
6
Andrea
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The concept is interesting but can’t excuse neglecting updates. For the cost I was surprised by the cheap fixtures and industrial carpeting. Mildew in the shower and dirty room service dishes left in the halls. Definitely not worth the price.
The concept is interesting but can’t excuse neglecting updates. For the cost I was surprised by the cheap fixtures and industrial carpeting. Mildew in the shower and dirty room service dishes left in the halls. Definitely not worth the price.
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heather
8 Jun 2023
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Stayed 10 nights
The hotel was very beautiful, but unfortunately our stay was overall a great disappointment. It’s load- you can hear people in the next room and every door slamming, which was constant. The toilet and shower door were not functioning well. Most alarming was asking for clean coffee cups one morning and watching a housekeeper rinse someone else’s cups out with water and no soap and then drying them with the dusting rag used to clean furniture. These were the clean cups I was given to use for the day. It’s unhygienic and an alarming practice.
The hotel was very beautiful, but unfortunately our stay was overall a great disappointment. It’s load- you can hear people in the next room and every door slamming, which was constant. The toilet and shower door were not functioning well. Most alarming was asking for clean coffee cups one morning and watching a housekeeper rinse someone else’s cups out with water and no soap and then drying them with the dusting rag used to clean furniture. These were the clean cups I was given to use for the day. It’s unhygienic and an alarming practice.
10
Diane
23 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely beautiful hotel, the novelty of it being the old prison added to the amazing stay. Very clean, bed was so comfortable and nice big spacious rooms
Absolutely beautiful hotel, the novelty of it being the old prison added to the amazing stay. Very clean, bed was so comfortable and nice big spacious rooms
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Rooms
Rooms range from atmospheric cell conversions to spacious suites with comfy beds. Design quirks include non-opening windows in some areas, variable AC, occasional noise from nearby venues or collections, and fiddly showers or bedding comfort.
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CHARLOTTE
25 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were drawn to this hotel because of the obviously very cool and unique setting. The rooms were spacious enough for the price we paid, the bath was a great addition and the shower had good water pressure. Unfortunately we found the bed to be very firm and uncomfortable. My fiance and I both struggled to get to sleep, and woke up with aches and pains. Considering the price point of the room for one night, it was one of the most uncomfortable hotel beds we've experienced. Also even though it was a king size mattress, the mattress actually goes underneath the headboard a way, so if you're tall you may find the bed to be too short. We did mention at checkout how uncomfortable we found the bed and were told that they'd pass the information on, but of course we've no idea if it'll be actioned.
We were drawn to this hotel because of the obviously very cool and unique setting. The rooms were spacious enough for the price we paid, the bath was a great addition and the shower had good water pressure. Unfortunately we found the bed to be very firm and uncomfortable. My fiance and I both struggled to get to sleep, and woke up with aches and pains. Considering the price point of the room for one night, it was one of the most uncomfortable hotel beds we've experienced. Also even though it was a king size mattress, the mattress actually goes underneath the headboard a way, so if you're tall you may find the bed to be too short. We did mention at checkout how uncomfortable we found the bed and were told that they'd pass the information on, but of course we've no idea if it'll be actioned.
10
Stephen
16 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was exceptional. Only negative is that our room was hot with no a/c. Instead we had a fan that did its best but not ideal
Everything was exceptional. Only negative is that our room was hot with no a/c. Instead we had a fan that did its best but not ideal
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Jeffrey
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
If you want to sleep do not stay here, they share a recycle bank with surrounding bars who dump there bottles in the recycling bins at 01.15, 02.30 & 05.30. This happens every night. Along with this the council waste collection arrives Sat & Sun at 05.30. On arrival at reception they swarm on you in a rush to get your car taken away as no onsite parking. They ask when and what time you want your car over the weekend how are you to know when you have only just arrived. I would never stay there again.
If you want to sleep do not stay here, they share a recycle bank with surrounding bars who dump there bottles in the recycling bins at 01.15, 02.30 & 05.30. This happens every night. Along with this the council waste collection arrives Sat & Sun at 05.30. On arrival at reception they swarm on you in a rush to get your car taken away as no onsite parking. They ask when and what time you want your car over the weekend how are you to know when you have only just arrived. I would never stay there again.
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Ruth
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is amazing. Old prison. Had a junior suite. Excellent facilities, very comfy bed and awesome bathroom. Great central location for exploring Oxford. Will certainly return again.
Hotel is amazing. Old prison. Had a junior suite. Excellent facilities, very comfy bed and awesome bathroom. Great central location for exploring Oxford. Will certainly return again.
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Ellie
18 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We spent a night in a cell room in the A wing and really enjoyed the unique decor and interesting building, the ambiance in the bar and restaurant, location of the hotel and the complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival. Minor cons but they didn’t spoil our stay: Shower temperature control was very temperamental, there was an unpleasant drain smell coming from the sink in the morning, and the potato croquettes at breakfast weren’t great. A warning to fellow tall people: The bed head design resulted in our feet hanging over the end of the bed, which was a bit perplexing in a king size bed until we realised why! The bus for the Oxford park and ride stops just 2 minutes from the hotel, which is convenient if you’d rather use the park and ride than the valet parking at the hotel.
We spent a night in a cell room in the A wing and really enjoyed the unique decor and interesting building, the ambiance in the bar and restaurant, location of the hotel and the complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival. Minor cons but they didn’t spoil our stay: Shower temperature control was very temperamental, there was an unpleasant drain smell coming from the sink in the morning, and the potato croquettes at breakfast weren’t great. A warning to fellow tall people: The bed head design resulted in our feet hanging over the end of the bed, which was a bit perplexing in a king size bed until we realised why! The bus for the Oxford park and ride stops just 2 minutes from the hotel, which is convenient if you’d rather use the park and ride than the valet parking at the hotel.
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Peter
20 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The setting is wonderful, the rooms are clean and surprisingly light. The mattress was possibly from when it was a prison (it was awful), so didn't get much sleep.
The setting is wonderful, the rooms are clean and surprisingly light. The mattress was possibly from when it was a prison (it was awful), so didn't get much sleep.
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Kathy F.
10 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was super fun to stay at. The staff was so willing to help when we had an issue and fixed it right away and with options! I marked everything with high intent, besides the AC. Our room was to have AC but it didn't work, BUT they did move us and gave us fans. Not my ideal, but they tried to make it work for it being an old prison. But I would recommend it from the parking attendant to the staff!
This hotel was super fun to stay at. The staff was so willing to help when we had an issue and fixed it right away and with options! I marked everything with high intent, besides the AC. Our room was to have AC but it didn't work, BUT they did move us and gave us fans. Not my ideal, but they tried to make it work for it being an old prison. But I would recommend it from the parking attendant to the staff!
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Veronica
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was a great conversion to the original jail cells, and was very comfortable, with everything we could need for our stay.
The room was a great conversion to the original jail cells, and was very comfortable, with everything we could need for our stay.
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Tim
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The cell rooms do not have a window that opens , there is no AC. The rooms are hot and stuffy, glad to be home . A basic fan was provided, reception said the issue was being addressed. Although similar reviews go back a long time.
The cell rooms do not have a window that opens , there is no AC. The rooms are hot and stuffy, glad to be home . A basic fan was provided, reception said the issue was being addressed. Although similar reviews go back a long time.
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Emma
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good rooms, except we had a room over the Slug and Lettuce pub, which was noisy at the weekend.
Good rooms, except we had a room over the Slug and Lettuce pub, which was noisy at the weekend.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, proactive and accommodating, with upgrades, quick fixes and helpful valet support noted across reviews. A minority cite impersonal front-desk interactions or slow bar service.
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Shannon
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a fantastic stay however pulling up to the car park a manager ran out to the car asking if we were staying to which we said yes. ( didn’t even get a chance to turn the engine off ) asked if we’d booked parking which we said no and she then informed us it was £35 valet parking. We were happy to pay this but tone made us feel uncomfortable. We were only staying one night and they had plenty of parking but she said they would be out to park our car elsewhere. We felt like because our car didn’t fit the vibe of all the other high end cars parked out front she judged us immediately. Other than this all other service was 10/10, breakfast lovely, room lovely.
We had a fantastic stay however pulling up to the car park a manager ran out to the car asking if we were staying to which we said yes. ( didn’t even get a chance to turn the engine off ) asked if we’d booked parking which we said no and she then informed us it was £35 valet parking. We were happy to pay this but tone made us feel uncomfortable. We were only staying one night and they had plenty of parking but she said they would be out to park our car elsewhere. We felt like because our car didn’t fit the vibe of all the other high end cars parked out front she judged us immediately. Other than this all other service was 10/10, breakfast lovely, room lovely.
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Alfredo
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My wife tripped and fractured her ankle on the street. The staff at the Malmaison went beyond the call of duty to accomodate us and get us ice and a wheelchair and really helped us out.
My wife tripped and fractured her ankle on the street. The staff at the Malmaison went beyond the call of duty to accomodate us and get us ice and a wheelchair and really helped us out.
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CRAIG
4 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff in all departments are very friendly and welcoming, can’t fault it at all. Went for the breakfast included option which was outstanding and again the serving staff was all very friendly and helpful. The only reason it gets four stars from me is because I had to change room on the first night. They checked me into a room below where a function was being held. The staff member dealt with the situation and changed my room, overall this could have been avoided if I was not given the room in the first place knowing a function was being held there.
The staff in all departments are very friendly and welcoming, can’t fault it at all. Went for the breakfast included option which was outstanding and again the serving staff was all very friendly and helpful. The only reason it gets four stars from me is because I had to change room on the first night. They checked me into a room below where a function was being held. The staff member dealt with the situation and changed my room, overall this could have been avoided if I was not given the room in the first place knowing a function was being held there.
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Marie
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Myself and my partner booked into the hotel on Sunday afternoon 16th March anx we were greeted at the entrance by a lovely helpful and polite girl who advised they would sort the car out and park it and then told us where we needed to go.we were then greeted at the reception by an amazing man unfortunately i didnt get his name he was so friendly polite and couldn't do enough i advised it was my partners birthday as he asked if we were staying for anything special he then upgraded the room and gave us a voucher for a free cocktail and took our bag to the room as went for a drink First Exceptional service above and beyond thankyou so much.
Myself and my partner booked into the hotel on Sunday afternoon 16th March anx we were greeted at the entrance by a lovely helpful and polite girl who advised they would sort the car out and park it and then told us where we needed to go.we were then greeted at the reception by an amazing man unfortunately i didnt get his name he was so friendly polite and couldn't do enough i advised it was my partners birthday as he asked if we were staying for anything special he then upgraded the room and gave us a voucher for a free cocktail and took our bag to the room as went for a drink First Exceptional service above and beyond thankyou so much.
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Rebecca
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Such an excellent stay! Great history and friendly service. Walkable to everything. We had the two floor, loft room and it was spacious and perfect!
Such an excellent stay! Great history and friendly service. Walkable to everything. We had the two floor, loft room and it was spacious and perfect!
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Adam
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a great time, Friendly staff, will be back again.
Had a great time, Friendly staff, will be back again.
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janet
16 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Central and convenient to dining and shopping and transport. Park and ride to within a few minutes walk to hotel. Train station 10 min walk at tops. Room very comfortable. Plenty of tea/coffee and water
Central and convenient to dining and shopping and transport. Park and ride to within a few minutes walk to hotel. Train station 10 min walk at tops. Room very comfortable. Plenty of tea/coffee and water
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Shivani
20 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Historic property with a sense of occasion. Service was mixed - front desk could be robotic and transactional, while others were warm and friendly. The concept is great but desperately needs updating. Not designed for warm summers; the bedroom was boiling and we had to request a fan. Decor is well intentioned but needs updating. Convenient to have parking in such a central location but boy, it is expensive!
Great location. Historic property with a sense of occasion. Service was mixed - front desk could be robotic and transactional, while others were warm and friendly. The concept is great but desperately needs updating. Not designed for warm summers; the bedroom was boiling and we had to request a fan. Decor is well intentioned but needs updating. Convenient to have parking in such a central location but boy, it is expensive!
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David
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful hotel with a fantastic staff!
Wonderful hotel with a fantastic staff!
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Kate
9 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were great for check in and out, and for breakfast. Good breakfast. Room air on didn’t work but a quick call to reception and they immediately sent someone to fix it and when they couldn’t get moved us. No hassle at all.
Staff were great for check in and out, and for breakfast. Good breakfast. Room air on didn’t work but a quick call to reception and they immediately sent someone to fix it and when they couldn’t get moved us. No hassle at all.
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Location
Exceptionally central and walkable, minutes from the station, shops and sights. A few guests reported late-night noise from nearby bars or collections.
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Dave
24 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was perfect for myself and the wife. We checked in and parked the car outside the hotel I would recommend paying for the valet parking. A couple of minutes walk and we were in the buzz of the city. Lovely Room, Staff were all fantastic and a Good breakfast 5 stars from us and we will be going back
Location was perfect for myself and the wife. We checked in and parked the car outside the hotel I would recommend paying for the valet parking. A couple of minutes walk and we were in the buzz of the city. Lovely Room, Staff were all fantastic and a Good breakfast 5 stars from us and we will be going back
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Kimi
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent internet, location is exactly dead center of everything!
excellent internet, location is exactly dead center of everything!
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Jason
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved my stay here. Right in the heart of Oxford and was walking distance to everywhere I wanted to go.
Loved my stay here. Right in the heart of Oxford and was walking distance to everywhere I wanted to go.
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Daisy
18 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal location with all of central oxford in walkable distance. Quirky hotel formerly a prison. Great base for the oxford castle tour next door. Helpful, courteous, professional and friendly staff. Great stay we had everything we needed.
Ideal location with all of central oxford in walkable distance. Quirky hotel formerly a prison. Great base for the oxford castle tour next door. Helpful, courteous, professional and friendly staff. Great stay we had everything we needed.
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Jayson
15 Jan 2023
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Stayed 19,366 nights
Great location, close to city centre and train station. Really interesting convertion from a jail, yet well decorated. Quiet rooms.
Great location, close to city centre and train station. Really interesting convertion from a jail, yet well decorated. Quiet rooms.
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Sam
30 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was cool as was original cell. Bar was good. Nice hotel, good location. Used pear tree park and ride, dropped right outside hotel and really cheap
Room was cool as was original cell. Bar was good. Nice hotel, good location. Used pear tree park and ride, dropped right outside hotel and really cheap
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Rie
26 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Its access to the Oxford train station was excellent--approximately a 7-minute walk.
Its access to the Oxford train station was excellent--approximately a 7-minute walk.
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Mike
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stunning hotel that is close to everything. The absolute best location in Oxford. The staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel restaurant is excellent. No complaints. Highly recommend.
Stunning hotel that is close to everything. The absolute best location in Oxford. The staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel restaurant is excellent. No complaints. Highly recommend.
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Tom
29 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Pros: Good location, character, service and staff attentive. Cons: Parking not clear at time of booking, and not free. Some rooms are above a Slug and Lettuce pub, so you will get woken up by drunks…why have Malmaison not acquired this section of the place for their bar? It also lowers the overall character of the place having a Slug and Lettuce. The room I was in did not have working air conditioning, so you have to leave balcony doors open, which makes the above problem worse. My room was disabled access room which wasn’t the room I booked (I booked Standard Double Room). Therefore the ‘bathroom’ did not have a bath…and the seat had mould in it (see pictures). Staff did address these problems by moving me to a (smaller) room with air conditioning that worked but this did sour my stay, particularly for the price I paid.
Pros: Good location, character, service and staff attentive. Cons: Parking not clear at time of booking, and not free. Some rooms are above a Slug and Lettuce pub, so you will get woken up by drunks…why have Malmaison not acquired this section of the place for their bar? It also lowers the overall character of the place having a Slug and Lettuce. The room I was in did not have working air conditioning, so you have to leave balcony doors open, which makes the above problem worse. My room was disabled access room which wasn’t the room I booked (I booked Standard Double Room). Therefore the ‘bathroom’ did not have a bath…and the seat had mould in it (see pictures). Staff did address these problems by moving me to a (smaller) room with air conditioning that worked but this did sour my stay, particularly for the price I paid.
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Jiayin
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything from when we entered to checkout was perfect. The building is unique and landscape is beautiful. Rooms are bigger than the standard European hotels. Service was excellent! Walking distance to everything. One of the best experiences I’ve had this trip. Must stay when in Oxford.
Everything from when we entered to checkout was perfect. The building is unique and landscape is beautiful. Rooms are bigger than the standard European hotels. Service was excellent! Walking distance to everything. One of the best experiences I’ve had this trip. Must stay when in Oxford.
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Dining
Breakfast and the on-site restaurant draw frequent praise. Others mention limited menus, high prices or coffee-machine queues, and occasional cold or slow dishes.
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CRAIG
4 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff in all departments are very friendly and welcoming, can’t fault it at all. Went for the breakfast included option which was outstanding and again the serving staff was all very friendly and helpful. The only reason it gets four stars from me is because I had to change room on the first night. They checked me into a room below where a function was being held. The staff member dealt with the situation and changed my room, overall this could have been avoided if I was not given the room in the first place knowing a function was being held there.
The staff in all departments are very friendly and welcoming, can’t fault it at all. Went for the breakfast included option which was outstanding and again the serving staff was all very friendly and helpful. The only reason it gets four stars from me is because I had to change room on the first night. They checked me into a room below where a function was being held. The staff member dealt with the situation and changed my room, overall this could have been avoided if I was not given the room in the first place knowing a function was being held there.
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Hung Tsan
24 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
First time staying in a hotel renovated from an old prison. Good experience staying here. Breakfast is superb.
First time staying in a hotel renovated from an old prison. Good experience staying here. Breakfast is superb.
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Kateryna
21 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, interesting. Loves that breakfast was inexpensive with the room.
Comfortable, interesting. Loves that breakfast was inexpensive with the room.
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Helen
22 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was lovely & bed very comfortable. Service at check-in was great & i got given a prosecco token for 2 for my birthday and barman was lovely. Downside was breakfast with 1 coffee machine that was very slow. When i got to it, it needed emptying so i found someone to help.i then went to chose my coffee & got out of milk message so had to track someone down again. Went up for a second coffee and had to wait as someone waiting for hot chocolate to be replaced. Very limited cold breakfast choice as no plain yoghurt and i was told both mornings by woman serving us don't touch the fruit salad (i have a kiwi allergy). For the price of the stay wouldn't have thought too much trouble to do a fruit portion without? Valet parking used & within less than a 1 minute of leaving car warning came up flat tire. We stopped as soon as we could to find giant screw in front tyre. Haven’t reduced rating on this basis but future residents have a thorough check before you leave.
Room was lovely & bed very comfortable. Service at check-in was great & i got given a prosecco token for 2 for my birthday and barman was lovely. Downside was breakfast with 1 coffee machine that was very slow. When i got to it, it needed emptying so i found someone to help.i then went to chose my coffee & got out of milk message so had to track someone down again. Went up for a second coffee and had to wait as someone waiting for hot chocolate to be replaced. Very limited cold breakfast choice as no plain yoghurt and i was told both mornings by woman serving us don't touch the fruit salad (i have a kiwi allergy). For the price of the stay wouldn't have thought too much trouble to do a fruit portion without? Valet parking used & within less than a 1 minute of leaving car warning came up flat tire. We stopped as soon as we could to find giant screw in front tyre. Haven’t reduced rating on this basis but future residents have a thorough check before you leave.
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Alison
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great central location Amazing use of an old building, very atmospheric Wonderful staff, all knowledgeable of the area, gave great advice and options Dining for both breakfast and dinner was lovely
Great central location Amazing use of an old building, very atmospheric Wonderful staff, all knowledgeable of the area, gave great advice and options Dining for both breakfast and dinner was lovely
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Craig
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good to be greeted on arrival to valet park the car. Check in was simple we arrived early so room not ready but when we came back all bags in the room. Had an upgrade so got a roll top bath which we didn’t use 😂 Bed is comfortable hotel is warm fresh looking and stylish with good quality furniture. Bar service was very good with knowledgeable bar tenders who were friendly. Not really much atmosphere in there for a Saturday night but I guess people are out on the town although we arrived back about 11.00pm it was fairly quiet in the bar. All staff very helpful and polite. Only criticism is the breakfast. Only one coffee machine so ques for a coffee is not great. Only juice option was Apple which is poor in today’s game. I had a cooked breakfast and quality of bacon was poor and over cooked, sausage was average and beans were luke warm however scrambled eggs were lovely. Others had eggs Benedict and French toast and all said they really enjoyed theirs. Overall yes it’s expensive for a nights stay but a quirky hotel with massive character. Would I go back? Probably not now I’ve been I’d try somewhere else but well worth going if you’ve never been.
Good to be greeted on arrival to valet park the car. Check in was simple we arrived early so room not ready but when we came back all bags in the room. Had an upgrade so got a roll top bath which we didn’t use 😂 Bed is comfortable hotel is warm fresh looking and stylish with good quality furniture. Bar service was very good with knowledgeable bar tenders who were friendly. Not really much atmosphere in there for a Saturday night but I guess people are out on the town although we arrived back about 11.00pm it was fairly quiet in the bar. All staff very helpful and polite. Only criticism is the breakfast. Only one coffee machine so ques for a coffee is not great. Only juice option was Apple which is poor in today’s game. I had a cooked breakfast and quality of bacon was poor and over cooked, sausage was average and beans were luke warm however scrambled eggs were lovely. Others had eggs Benedict and French toast and all said they really enjoyed theirs. Overall yes it’s expensive for a nights stay but a quirky hotel with massive character. Would I go back? Probably not now I’ve been I’d try somewhere else but well worth going if you’ve never been.
10
Sean
10 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel that was converted from a jail. Rooms are huge and very comfortable. Breakfast buffet is fantastic.
Great hotel that was converted from a jail. Rooms are huge and very comfortable. Breakfast buffet is fantastic.
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Patricia
23 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good sized bedroom, very good breakfast, excellent choice for both full and continental breakfasts. Hotel very close to centre of Oxford. Interesting building.
Good sized bedroom, very good breakfast, excellent choice for both full and continental breakfasts. Hotel very close to centre of Oxford. Interesting building.
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Mike
27 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff, overall, were very helpful and polite. Only one reception member seemed less than impressed with our issue regarding the heat of the room. The hidden service charges when charging to the room are steep. To have a meal and get a service charge for that is acceptable, however, for then being charged a separate service charge of £7.50 for drinks during the same meal is an example of the hidden charges not disclosed when booking. The food was not great but this was due to there being no head chef. This would’ve been acceptable if we’d been told in advance. We were only notified that they were “struggling” due to not having a Head Chef during the meal. The potato products were undercooked and overall the food was mediocre. The room was well equipped but very dark with poor lighting. It was also exceptionally hot and the fans did not work due to sockets not working in the room. Two nights cost us £1000, this included parking and breakfast, one meal and some drinks. Oxford is a lovely city, you could get the same for a lot less!
The staff, overall, were very helpful and polite. Only one reception member seemed less than impressed with our issue regarding the heat of the room. The hidden service charges when charging to the room are steep. To have a meal and get a service charge for that is acceptable, however, for then being charged a separate service charge of £7.50 for drinks during the same meal is an example of the hidden charges not disclosed when booking. The food was not great but this was due to there being no head chef. This would’ve been acceptable if we’d been told in advance. We were only notified that they were “struggling” due to not having a Head Chef during the meal. The potato products were undercooked and overall the food was mediocre. The room was well equipped but very dark with poor lighting. It was also exceptionally hot and the fans did not work due to sockets not working in the room. Two nights cost us £1000, this included parking and breakfast, one meal and some drinks. Oxford is a lovely city, you could get the same for a lot less!
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Simon
26 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fine - but it was v expensive inside. Over £4 for a flat white and why is the breakfast so expensive?
Fine - but it was v expensive inside. Over £4 for a flat white and why is the breakfast so expensive?
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Brian
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay and visit to Oxford University. Highly recommend the hotel. Short walk from train station. Right across the street from Westgate shopping centre and close proximity to the colleges.
We had a great stay and visit to Oxford University. Highly recommend the hotel. Short walk from train station. Right across the street from Westgate shopping centre and close proximity to the colleges.
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Kevin
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was clean and staff very helpful , great one off historic building , great city centre location next to shopping centre , lots of restaurants on roof terrace , natural history museum within easy walking distance a well worthy visit
Room was clean and staff very helpful , great one off historic building , great city centre location next to shopping centre , lots of restaurants on roof terrace , natural history museum within easy walking distance a well worthy visit
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Cedric
14 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A rather interesting concept for a hotel and the reconfiguration of the rooms from cells to ensuite rooms were fantastic. The retention of all the original features and the maintenance of the castle is outstanding and its location in relation to the Town Centre is perfect. The Staff were very polite and helpful and the room was spotless. I stayed there for a Caribbean Tourism Event and there was a function hosted on the 3rd Floor in a lovely room with a massive screen. All well presented ad the lunch was quite tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there and the invited guest expressed the same sentiments.
A rather interesting concept for a hotel and the reconfiguration of the rooms from cells to ensuite rooms were fantastic. The retention of all the original features and the maintenance of the castle is outstanding and its location in relation to the Town Centre is perfect. The Staff were very polite and helpful and the room was spotless. I stayed there for a Caribbean Tourism Event and there was a function hosted on the 3rd Floor in a lovely room with a massive screen. All well presented ad the lunch was quite tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there and the invited guest expressed the same sentiments.
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Josephine
13 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great concept but I was expecting more for the price we paid. The hotel was very noisy and slightly disappointing at f time m honest.
This is a great concept but I was expecting more for the price we paid. The hotel was very noisy and slightly disappointing at f time m honest.
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Matt
7 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is an iconic hotel. The rooms are clean and modern and the staff are friendly and welcoming. However the star of the show is the ‘prison’ backdrop which manages to make you feel like a hotel guest without feeling like a guest of his majesty.
This is an iconic hotel. The rooms are clean and modern and the staff are friendly and welcoming. However the star of the show is the ‘prison’ backdrop which manages to make you feel like a hotel guest without feeling like a guest of his majesty.
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FAQs about Malmaison Oxford
Is parking available at the property?
Limited on-site parking is available, and valet parking can be arranged for a fee of GBP 34 per night. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve valet parking.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are served for a fee, approximately GBP 27 for adults and GBP 13 for children. Breakfast is available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Guests should contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Oxford, just steps from the University of Oxford and 8 minutes on foot from New Theatre Oxford. It is 0.4 miles from the Thames River and 10.3 miles from Blenheim Palace, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 30 per night, subject to availability. Guests should request this in advance for confirmation.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 27 for adults and GBP 13 for children
- Self parking fee: GBP 34 per night
- Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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