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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Anya • couple • au
10
Good central area , valet parking was great
Pros:

Was very nice and unique, the rooms were a decent size . Restaurant was amazing .

Cons:

All good

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
9
Excellent - highly recommend, we would definitely stay again. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Pros:

The room was very spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Location was very central to the centre of town. Staff were very accommodating.

Overall very happy with our stay.

Cons:

Bathroom the bath tap and shower heads were leaking even when taps and shower were off, but didnt affect us really. There was nothing else that we didnt like.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Shepherd • couple • ca
9
Everything that we anticipated
Pros:

Location, staff, decor, food were all really good

Cons:

Our room has a split level with stairs. We were not aware of this when we booked and it was a challenge for my wife. Advance notice would have been better and we could have selected an alternative.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
Very good and would definitely return
Pros:

Great staff, unique environment

Cons:

Noise at night (I think related to heating/water)

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Polly • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Everything was great, however room toilet was blocked and we had to use the lobby toilets. Room also smelt very strange (like stale and musty). However we love the hotel and will always return.

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fahad • couple • sa
8
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Leslie • couple • gb
10
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Susan • couple • gb
8
Pleasant
Pros:

Unique, comfortable

Cons:

Bathroom

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Matthew • couple • gb
10
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Mark • couple • au
8
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
7
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Christine • couple • gb
9
We had a great nights stay. Everyone staying there were happy to be there.
Pros:

The character of the prison, but with comfortable rooms, great shower in the club room, with bath too, and being in the grounds of the prison. The staff were really nice, especially Wayne behind the bar, and the bar manger, but she did not give her name, both were so polite. The breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The parking was expensive at £34 per night.

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Sevinç • couple • tr
10
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Tianqun • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

5 stars level

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Steve • couple • gb
10
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Johannes • solo_traveller • au
9
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Mark • couple • gb
4
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Niamh • couple • ie
6
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Silvia • extended_group • de
10
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
10
Superb.
Pros:

Everything was superb. The location is very walkable and in the heart of Oxford but serene and quiet. It is on the grounds of a castle next to Oxford University. The renovation of the old stone prison is exceptional and modern while emphasizing the historic structure. The food is delicious. Staff are friendly and helpful. A wonderful stay.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee