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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Pierre family_with_children fr
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Arjan couple nl
8
Great place in the city centre to start exploring oxford.
Pros:

Excellent welcoming, arranged a parking spot for or car with blue badge free of charge. Upgraded the room to a suite.

Cons:

The room was quite hot even with the cooling on 24/7 for 2 days.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
8
Relaxing. Perfect for a night away from life
Pros:

Nice to stay somewhere different. Very nice but still with bits of the original prison

Cons:

The menu was quite limited in the restaurant (not the drinks though, that’s menus is huge).

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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JEFFERY extended_group us
10
Magnificent and beautiful!
Pros:

The decor and how they took an old prison and made it a beautiful place to stay. The staff was the most welcoming and supportive of any place we’ve ever stayed!

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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jerry couple gb
8
Great 2 night stay in Oxford
Pros:

Staff very friendly & helpful, room great, and hotel location couldn't be bettered.

Cons:

Blocked toilet in room not great, but staff sorted promptly

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
Fantastic stay in a former prison in the heart of Oxford.
Pros:

The building is amazing and retains many of the original prison features, this is carried through to the rooms as well which were huge and well appointed (actually three cells knocked together). The thick doors and walls made for a very peaceful night.
The staff were all excellent from the valet parking to reception to the bar staff who made us amazing cocktails.
We didn't eat dinner at the hotel but breakfast was superb.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Olivia couple us
10
Historical and charming conveniently located stay.
Pros:

Wonderful historic setting close to train station and walking distance to all the historic attractions. It was an oasis of calm. The only downside was there was only one sitting chair with leather cushions that slipped when you sat on it. So was better to lounge in lobby.

Cons:

Room could use two comfortable sitting chairs.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
9
Excellent hotel would recommend!
Pros:

Excellent hotel and very central, will visit again!

Cons:

No open windows

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
5
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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valerie solo_traveller gb
10
Absolutely loved it and would like to return
Pros:

Loved the location in the prison. Fantastic breakfasts.

Cons:

Very poor lighting in the bathroom. Difficult to apply makeup. Very expensive parking.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Cory couple gb
1
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
10
Extremely satisfying
Pros:

Exceptional room, bathroom was incredible, balcony views of the City Centre. Sky sports in the room was a bonus!
Breakfast was lovely and the bar service very good in the evening.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
D
Dimitris couple gr
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
10
A very happy pleasant stay with all staff friends m reception to the cleaners being very polite and professional at all
Pros:

The location, the design and decor and the facilities.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Bauer family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children gb
10
We where locked after by the staff very well , and good vibe to the hotel
Pros:

The quickness of the hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
10
had a fantastic time
Pros:

the staff were excellent and couldnt do enough for you .
from reception to waiters parking staff .all brilliant .

Cons:

absolutly nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Susanne solo_traveller ch
10
Great hotel in a great location.
Pros:

Great location, nice spacious room, great breakfast, friendly staff, and they always made sure there were enough tea, milk and biscuits in the cupboard.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee