Malmaison Oxford

About this hotel

Situated in Oxford, this lovely hotel for $159 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. This converted Victorian prison is now a stunning boutique hotel offering unique luxury accommodation in historic Oxford. Limited private parking is available for a surcharge. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

0.58 miles

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

16.81 miles

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

28.84 miles

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

31.42 miles

Malmaison Oxford

4.1

Excellent(4,007 Reviews)

Hotel in Oxford

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

0.58 miles

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

16.81 miles

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

28.84 miles

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

31.42 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(4,007 Reviews)

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6.0

Apr 2024

Very disappointed after having stayed with you some years ago

The staff on the whole were very pleasant and courteous. The lady on reception this morning seemed a little out of sorts. Location was good

The lift not working in the annex and it being a maze to get to our room. There was only one lift working in the main hotel also. The bar area and restaurant are soulless in the evening. The shower was tiny bit with a huge shower head so no way of not getting totally soaked. The shower also had mould and mildew around the edges. The plug in the basin didn’t work

8.0

Jan 2024

Perfect little break for my wife’s birthday.

This hotel is one of our favourites. Staff can not do enough for you. Clean rooms, spacious, has everything you need.

We could not seem to get the heating to work in our room.

8.0

Jan 2024

Agradable

La ubicación muy central cerca a todo caminando

Un poco difícil el acceso a las habitaciones superiores

8.0

Jan 2024

总体很不错

环境挺好的布置也很简洁该有的应有尽有

5.0

Sep 2023

Lovely location & excellent staff!

The staff were excellent. So friendly & welcoming. Especially the concierge, he helped with a variety of queries we had on our visit.

The room was not in good condition and we were not told on arrival that the air conditioning wasn’t working in our room. The bathroom was not in a very good condition, the shower door didn’t stay closed and water went everywhere.

10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

fabulous conversion of the old prison

Limited ventilation / shame no AC in the room but understand this is not possible due to prison construction

10.0

Aug 2023

Highly recommended 👌

Had such a lovely stay! Staff were so friendly and attentive, from the reception staff, concierge, waiting staff and housekeeping, everyone we met were amazing! The room was clean and the bed really comfy. We stayed in the William Henry Kebbel suite. Lovely size room and bathroom. Breakfast was fresh and delicious. The uniqueness of the hotel just adds to your experience. Right in the centre of oxford walking distance to everything we wanted to see and do! Would highly recommend and will definitely return!

Nothing our stay was perfect...

10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

I stayed in one of the cell rooms in the main wing. The room was spacious and the bed was the most comfortable I have experienced in a hotel. All of the staff members were incredibly helpful and polite, truly making you feel welcomed and appreciated. Next time I am in Oxford I will definitely be staying at the Malmaison again. Would recommend it to everyone. You won't want to leave!

10.0

Aug 2023

Money very well spent, and definitely worth a return visit while you're in Oxford.

The room was very spacious, comfortable and tidily kept. The staff (receptionists, restaurant staff, et cetera) were extremely helpful, and went above and beyond in helping with any and every question I had for them. Not only is the hotel itself extremely clean and well-kept in every way, but it also manages to combine the conveniences and cleanliness of a modern hotel with the beauty and aesthetics of the Victorian prison that it is originally converted from. The food and drinks not only tasted really good, but they were obviously very well presented and prepared too. As for the location itself, Oxford is a really lovely city where everything is nice and central, and the Malmaison reception staff can easily provide you with a map and give you exact details about where in the city you go (what streets you need to walk through to get to where, et cetera).

The only thing I think could have been improved upon was the fact that none of the lights (overhead lights or lamps) in my bedroom were working, but otherwise, the hotel itself was faultless in every respect and I couldn't recommend it more.

4.0

Jul 2023

Very under wellming

Looks much better in the pictures than it is and over priced !

Over priced didn’t sleep well very open to the public stayed in the annex might as well slept in the bus station Very pretentious property £35 to park your own car

3.0

Jun 2023

crap no sleep to hot don't stay there its to expensive for what you get,

it was clean and tidy

The room had no air condition the fans given where old and not working if your paying over £400 per night you would expect the room to have air con. You cannot open the doors because you are above a bar which is extremely load until way passed 1pm.

7.0

Jun 2023

Good

Need refurbishment. Cracks in sink etc

10.0

Jun 2023

Upgraded to cell room. Very nice

Very unique

Nothing

9.0

Jun 2023

Very lovely stay, very different experience and my partner and I really enjoyed our stay.

I liked the original decor of the building, the room was lovely and the bathroom was excellent. Food was really good and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Although the old decor was nice, some little touch ups would have been nice. In the lifts etc with the floors scratched out. We also had a few hairs in our shower cubicle and no bath robes in the room already. Also thought the club room would have been in one of the original cell rooms that had been converted but we stayed in the governors house.

8.0

Jun 2023

Fantastic location. Quirky property full of history.

Lovely comfy bed. Well equipped room. Friendly accommodating staff. Great location.

The transparency of the cost of private parking. Otherwise property lived up to expectations.

5.0

Jun 2023

Passable

Position great, slightly quirky hotel, large bedrooms

Room cold and heating off, service just not polished for such an expensive stay. Ask for bed to be made with sheet and blanket not Donna and they make it up with Donna and leave sheet and blanket for you to change. Booking in slow with minor mixups, breakfast service slow with minor mix ups.

10.0

Jun 2023

Unique hotel!

We loved the tasteful use of an old prison & the themed decor! We ate dinner & breakfast at the hotel. Both were very good!

Nothing

8.0

Jun 2023

Very good

central

bit dark

8.0

May 2023

Great

Location was great and a very unique hotel. Friendly approachable staff

Breakfast expensive for the amount of food especially when gluten intolerant so options limited

8.0

May 2023

Enjoyed but a bit disappointed

Lovely location, interesting historic building, quality of breakfast good.

Room tired and scruffy, service at breakfast not great

9.0

May 2023

We loved the aspect of staying in a former prison.

The room was great fun, to be sleeping in a cell. this was the main attraction and the iconic staircases and walkways outside. The location was superb, based right in the city centre next to the most interesting museum in the castle which offered a discount to those staying in the hotel.

The breakfast was not really up to the usual standard as there was no buffet for the continental breakfast and you had to ask for each individual item. Also the food on the menu for dinner was very limited and uninteresting.

9.0

May 2023

Friendly helpful staff in historical building that has been well converted into a hotel

central location, easy access, unique setting

nothing

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

very friendly staff made to feel really welcome and at home. unique surroundings. excellent meal in evening.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

Well positioned hotel situated within the castle complex and only a very short walk from our Park & Ride bus stop. Easy access to most of the city's highlights, so getting around isn't a problem - it's all walkable from the front door of the hotel. We stayed in a 'cell'. It was a great experience, very comfortable, and with all that you need included. The central spinal corridor linking the cells was perfect and was the scene of quite a few photographic opportunities for us, although there was no sight, sign, or sound of 'Mr Mckay' or 'Norman Stanley Fletcher', those wonderful characters in the 1970's TV sitcom 'Porridge'. We're in our 40th year of marriage now, and I felt my wife needed a well-earned break! She told me she wouldn't forget it.

4.0

Apr 2023

Expensive overnight stay.

The position in the town is perfect.

Arrival staff could be brighter. Our bathroom was cold and smelt damp. I appreciate it’s an old prison but the room was very dark. The bed linen was too small for the bed which in spite of this was really quite comfortable.

8.0

Apr 2023

would definitely recommend to friends this hotel

Historic location, fun & trendy decor, excellent beds, bathrooms and friendly staff.

9.0

Apr 2023

Very nice experience and hotel. Great location and breakfast

The room was big for UK standard, The breakfast was superb and I didn't have any problem considering I am coeliac and lactose intolerant.

The price, but not because it doesn't worth it, it's just £300 for a room is a bit too much

10.0

Apr 2023

My favourite hotel

Love the prison side, very comfortable and luxurious. Bar has the best banana cocktail I’ve ever had. Love this place and staff are so helpful.

Nothing, it’s perfect

8.0

Apr 2023

Enjoyed the stay but slightly spoiled by lack of sleep

The character is brilliant with clever design

The humming in the room disturbed our sleep which was disappointing

10.0

Apr 2023

Fantastic unique hotel for a quick city break

We loved the uniqueness of the hotel and it's history. The location was very convenient for a quick trip to Oxford, and it was nice not to have to worry about parking.

The room was a little cramped but very comfortable.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Oxford?

The average price for a rental in Oxford is $156 per night. This rental is $3 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an 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 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and tv.

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Malmaison Oxford

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Malmaison Oxford

Hotel in Oxford

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Oxford?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Malmaison Oxford pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Malmaison Oxford?

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