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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Geoff • couple • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Kari • solo_traveller • us
10
Outstanding Oxford stay😍
Pros:

They went above and beyond to make us comfortable. The staff was also incredibly helpful when we had a problem with a misplaced item! It was an amazing location right in front of the castle and super close to the city center. We had a very memorable stay.

Cons:

That we didn't stay longer. Our fault, not theirs.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Close to town centre
Clean
Helpful and accommodating with the baby
Quiet rooms at night
Good room facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • au
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Tamar • couple • nl
6
Expensive for what it is
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Very dated rooms and bathrooms

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Well placed with exceptional service

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great location and wonderful transformation from the old prison which gave lots of character. Comfortable and lovely breakfast.

Cons:

Really poor lighting above mirrors which made it difficult to put on makeup

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Grant • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The food was fantastic, the staff were very professional friendly & helpful
The rooms were spotlessly clean

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Diaz garcia • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Bozhidar • couple • be
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

No air conditioning No windows opening Room extremely hot with no air

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • au
7
Oxford
Pros:

The property was within walking distance to the places I wanted to explore. Close to places to get a bite to eat or get a beverage. The room was comfortable although I would have preferred a walk in shower.
The staff, on check-in gave me a room where I had access to a lift which was kind of them.

Cons:

The only thong wrong with the room was the lack of lighting over the desk.
The young ladies who worked in the restaurant were a tad pompous, an example of this was when I ordered an an Australian wine with my meal (this wine in Aus is a cheap one) the wine was brought decanted into a carafe to the table where the lass asked me whether I was going to to taste it. My response to her was first I know the wine and second of I was yo taste it the bottle should have been brought to the table and a sample poured into the glass. I also hot good poisoning after that meal. Not a comfortable evening at all.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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M.Teresa • solo_traveller • es
10
Inolvidable
Pros:

La habitación maravillosa. Desayuno maravilloso

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Sotiris • family_with_children • gr
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • gb
7
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee