“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.”
“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
Recommended for
- City Style
- Modern hotel in the heart of historic Oxford
Written by Fiona Duncan
Recommended For
- City Style
- Modern hotel in the heart of historic Oxford
- 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
- Great walks
- Close to nightlife
- Theme hotel
- Former prison, and you sleep in the cells.
- Sit-out Terrace
- Free wifi
- Restaurant
- Historic
- Pet friendly
- Quirky
- Child friendly
- Contemporary
Facilities
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Parking
- Safe
- Bar
- Meeting Room
- Cots available
- Private dining room
- Sit-out Terrace
- Free wifi
- Wifi
- Restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
- Suites
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
- Great walks
- Close to nightlife
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Imagine a prison that's a hotel. (I'm sure you've stayed in a few) Now imagine a prison that's suddenly a luxury boutique hotel in Oxford, destination brasserie and hang-out for high-life hoodlums. Pinch yourself. You're doing time at the Mal.
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Malmaison Oxford
Near Oxford’s city centre, the thick walls of this former prison offer guests the chance to sleep in a converted cell complete with barred windows and iron doors. Contemporary furnishing, a buzzing cocktail bar, and a popular brasserie make this hotel a memorable and unique base for exploring the 'dreaming spires'.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
Prisons converted into hotels – in pictures
The Malmaison hotel in Oxford was converted from Oxford prison
Originally published by The Guardian (view article)
