Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Unique hotel experience
Great location
Cons:
Heating issues
Food quality inconsistencies
Room comfort

Categories

Cleanliness
8.23
Some reviews mentioned issues with room heating and general wear in certain rooms.
Service
9.2
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and helpful throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.24
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent and unique location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.19
Several guests mentioned issues with room comfort and heating.
Amenities
8.72
The hotel offers various amenities, though some mentioned limitations on entertainment options.
Value for Money
8.68
Guests felt that while the hotel is pricey, the experience is generally worth it.
Food and Beverage
7.73
Food quality, especially during special occasions, was mentioned as lacking.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the unique aspects of the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:58

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel in Historic Oxford

Stylish Accommodation: Indulge in the unique luxury of our converted Victorian prison rooms featuring power showers, mood lighting, and satellite TV.

Gastronomic Delights: Experience the divine brasserie and 2 bars offering a culinary journey within the fabulous original architecture of Malmaison Oxford.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property, full cooked or continental breakfast options, and the availability of wired internet in your room for a seamless stay.

Book now to experience a captivating blend of history and luxury at Malmaison Oxford!

Important information:

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 and a side dish. 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 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.

From 29 October 2025, a £5 daily congestion charge will apply to cars driving through central Oxford – please check if you need a permit.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 5481 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.23
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.19
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 7.73
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Lloyd • couple • gb
10
Great location for Oxford visit nice hotel, staff friendly.
Pros:

Excellent location, great room and friendly staff.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • ru
9
Pros:

Расположение

Cons:

Все хорошо

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Fabian • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The whole appearance of the hotel was fabulous. It was great to look at all the features such as the cell. Our room was very well presented with good options for hot drinks etc. The staff were very helpful and polite. The option of parking securely was good.

Cons:

Unfortunately our room was above a bar and the music was very loud until 12.30am. We were not warned about this. There was a slight odour to the entrance hall of the room which was possibly the wet room. The lighting was not ideal as there was not a well lit vanity area to use.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Liz • couple • gb
1
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Justyna • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • gb
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
10
Great location to explore Oxford
Pros:

Great location. Great facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Maria Lourdes • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Minh • couple • vn
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
9
Perfect location, quirky hotel, great stay
Pros:

Such a cool concept for a hotel. Great architecture and features. Absolutely perfect location for exploring the city. Staff were very nice.

Cons:

Some of the plumbing in our bathroom needed a bit of attention. Appreciate that it’s difficult to do the utilities with such thick walls ! But the taps in the sink didn’t work quite as they should . The lift was rather cramped and slow. Nevertheless we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay in perfect location for Oxford Centre
Pros:

Great Location.
Good Breakfast
Efficient Reception

Cons:

Lift a bit clunky and small
No information folder in room - wireless code etc.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Quentin • couple • gb
9
Lovely overnight stay in Oxford.
Pros:

Location, convenience, dog friendly.

Cons:

All good.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Jay • couple • gb
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Quirky. Excellent evening meal. Very comfortable rooms.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • gb
8
Quirky location, fun stay and great cocktails
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Friendly hotel in a very busy city
Pros:

All of the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.

Cons:

I liked everything about the hotel

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jen • couple • gb
9
Great location great service
Pros:

Its location is excellent right by west way centre and the restaurants and stores. Great character property! Lovely room and so quiet as not near any roads.

Cons:

There’s nothing not to like!

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
A great location and place to stay
Pros:

An amazing conversion of HM Prison Oxford.

Cons:

It was almost impossible to regulate the shower temperature in our room. With a millimetre of adjustment it was either scalding (dangerous) or freezing.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee