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. Stylish rooms, fabulous original architecture, a divine brasserie and 2 bars come together at Malmaison Oxford. Spend a night in a converted cell complete with luxurious additions including a power shower, mood lighting and satellite TV. Guests can enjoy a full cooked or continental breakfast in the morning, and make use of wired internet in their hotel rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Malmaison
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Oxford, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Oxford
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gail
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was fantastic. Walkable and close to bus station. The company did an amazing job of rehabbing a prison, while keeping the “flavor.”
  • Sara
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location and interesting place to stay. Food was very very good Staff really great and did whatever was needed
  • Subba
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was excellent, couldn't ask for more.
  • Johnaustin
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was excellent for us - right in the heart of Oxford. The accomodations were as expected. The staff was very helpful and pleasant!
  • Brad
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful old prison, enormous rooms, great breakfast, easy walking distance from train station and center. Not cheap but good value nonetheless.
  • Carla
    United States of America United States of America
    Unique and interesting property—creatively converted from its previous use.
  • Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location in Oxford City center, within walking distance to all the sites to see including museums, colleges, and shopping. Very comfortable bed, good shower, and quiet room. Nice restaurant on site, but with so many great local cafes &...
  • Katherine
    United States of America United States of America
    Unique and quiet. We have never stayed in a prison before (on purpose); very comfortable. The staff were overall very friendly and welcoming. Easy walk to/from rail station.
  • Philip
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was responsive to my requests. They’re the stars of the venue.
  • Virginia
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is both central and historic, within walking distance of all of central Oxford's attractions. The hotel is a converted castle prison (!) but is very stylish and cleverly designed, with a young vibe. Rooms in the main cell block are...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Malmaison Bar and Grill
    • Cuisine
      British • French • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Malmaison Oxford
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs £34 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact the guest following their reservation.

The Breakfast inclusive rates include a Full-cooked breakfast and Dinner inclusive rates includes 2 courses from our seasonal menu. Supplements apply to certain items. Inclusions only apply for adults.

Children’s Breakfast is not included in the advertised rates and the charges are as follows directly to the hotel:

0-4 years old – Breakfast Complimentary/

5- 11 years old – Breakfast charged at 50% full price/

12 and over breakfast charged at full adult price.

Kids Dinner Menu also available.

Please note that our Autumn Offer rate plan including £50 Food and Beverage credit can only be used in the restaurant against dinner food and beverage it cannot be used towards Breakfast or Lunch. There is no cash redemption value and credit cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

Please note extra beds and cots must be confirmed with the hotel prior to arrival, customers will be required to settle children's extra bed charges (£30 per night) directly with the hotel.

There is a limit of 30 onsite parking spaces at the hotel which must be booked in advance by contacting the hotel to the contact number provided on the confirmation after booking. The charge is GBP 34 for an overnight stay from 15:00 until 12:00 the next day. Spaces are subject to availability and must be booked prior to your stay in order to guarantee a reserved space. You will be asked to leave your keys with our reception team upon arrival. Please contact the hotel for further details. Valet parking is also available.

When traveling with a dog, please note that an extra charge of £25 for 1 dog or £40 for maximum 2 dogs, per night applies . Dogs are allowed in designated guest rooms-please notify the hotel in advance.

FAQs about Malmaison Oxford

  • Guests staying at Malmaison Oxford can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Malmaison Oxford has 1 restaurant:

    • Malmaison Bar and Grill
  • Malmaison Oxford offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Malmaison Oxford include:

      • Double
      • Suite
    • The prices at Malmaison Oxford may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Malmaison Oxford is 1,150 feet from the center of Oxford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Malmaison Oxford is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.