Malmaison Oxford

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“Fantastically modern interiors and stunning atrium in this atmospheric castle and former prison. Sleep in converted cells with original fittings and Gothic colours. New, airier rooms are also available in the additional buildings. Good brasserie food and a smart neon-lit cocktail bar.”

Hotel review

Oxford’s former prison has undergone an impressive transformation to become one of Malmaison’s most quirky and original hotels. The vast, three-storey central atrium is spectacular, mood lighting and red carpets lining the steel walkways. Here, converted cells make up the surprisingly comfortable and ultra-modern bedrooms, with original, heavily dented doors and window bars spookily intact. Get some air in the grassy Exercise Yard or sip cocktails in the brooding Visitors’ Room: a truly unique experience. Good food in the Brasserie, once used for solitary confinement. Prison puns abound in the hotel’s literature.

Fiona Duncan

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • Modern hotel in the heart of historic Oxford

  • Theme hotel

    • Former prison, and you sleep in the cells.

  • Learning

    • Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

  • Museums

    • University Museum of Natural History

  • Designer Shopping

    • Visit the many smart boutiques

  • Local markets

    • Oxford Covered Market

  • Other Activities

    • Oxford River Cruises

  • Sights nearby

    • Bridge of Sighs

  • Contemporary

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Close to nightlife

  • Child friendly

  • Quirky

  • Pet friendly

  • Historic

  • Great walks

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    95 rooms in this hotel

  • Parking

    Private onsite parking is available for an additional charge, but it must be reserved in advance

  • Room service

    Breakfast

  • Safe

  • Bar

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Private dining room

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Wifi

  • Suites

  • Child friendly

  • Pet friendly

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Learning

    • Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

  • Museums

    • University Museum of Natural History

  • Designer Shopping

    • Visit the many smart boutiques

  • Local markets

    • Oxford Covered Market

  • Other Activities

    • Oxford River Cruises

  • Sights nearby

    • Bridge of Sighs

  • Close to nightlife

  • Great walks

Map & Location

Other reviews

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