Nightly rates from £131.67
Rate based on Check-in 6 Jun 2012 Check-out 8 Jun 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
5 reviews
Prison Elegance

My stay was excellent. The hotel was great, the mood and ambiance of the old prison was there to... See full review

  • MadCap Mike
  • 25 Sep 2011
Rather obnoxious service, only

Rather obnoxious service, only one towel for two people, restaurant food more show than quality See full review

  • Anonymous
  • 20 Sep 2010
Coveniently located in the city centre, it provides an unique experience to stay in a hotel that was once a prison. (LP 03/09) Once a Victorian prison, the building is still resemble one but with a bit of glamour added to it in a very natural way. Hotel is conveniently located 5 minutes walk from the Oxford railway station.

Malmaison Rooms

Guest Rooms
When hotel was converted from a prison into a luxury hotel, the original cells were also transformed into bedrooms living their genuine doors and bars.

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Nearby airports
LONDON HEATHROW, (LHR), 49.30, MI, W;

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Barber/Beauty Shop
  • Elevators
  • Exercise Gym
  • Fitness Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Laundry Service
  • Parking
  • Porters
  • Room Service
  • Sauna

Dining

Restaurant
The hotel brassiere not only offers the most deliciuos of food, but also a very romantic atmophere with lit candles every where.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
0100
Check-out:
0100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (5)

Ratings and reviews for Malmaison

Overall score

4.4 / 5
5 out of 5
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.8
Value:
3.4

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
MadCap Mike
Business
San Diego, California
25 Sep 2011

Prison Elegance

My stay was excellent. The hotel was great, the mood and ambiance of the old prison was there to add mystique, but was not overwhelming. The staff could not have been better. This is now my hotel of choice in the Oxford area. The only nitpick is that the mattress was a tad on the hard side, but staff has informed me that they will be experimenting with new pillowed mattress covers as this is a commonly mentioned issue. The location also couldn't be better. Situated between the downtown walking center and the train station. I also appreciated the close access to several restaurants (especially the tapas). While the hotel brasserie was great, it is nice to have easy access to alternatives within short walking distance. I will be back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Definitely save a dinner for the excellent Spanish tapas at La Tasca restaurant. A great meal (especially the chorizo).

Review of Malmaison

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
20 Sep 2010

Rather obnoxious service, only

Rather obnoxious service, only one towel for two people, restaurant food more show than quality

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Malmaison

Reviewer score

5
Frequent Intl Traveler
Memphis, TN
6 Aug 2009

Loved the location and history

Fantastic reconstruction of a 1000 year old prison. Stayed in the New Room section which was great although not one of the original cell rooms. Visitors Room Bar was welcoming and service was excellent. Dinner at the main dining room was fantastic. They accommodated our party of 10 on short notice with excellent service and exceptional food. Easy walking to main Oxford areas.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Malmaison

Reviewer score

3
jmf
Massachusetts
7 Jul 2009

Good location; interesting concept

While the location was good and the staff very responsive, the hotel has some issues to work out. The beds are extremely uncomfortable (hard as a rock) and the air cooling system was not working at all in the first room we were assigned and only minimally in the second room. Since the "cell" windows cannot be opened, the rooms became very hot and stuffy. The lighting in the rooms is dim, which was a problem when trying to apply makeup or to read. Overall, we had a nice stay, since the staff was very friendly and responsive. Oxford is a great city to explore!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Malmaison

Reviewer score

5
Charlotte
USA
27 May 2007

fantastic location

This hotel is amazing, it has been kept as the old prison but the decor that goes with it has made it feel very comfortable! The rooms were very comfortable and a good size with lots of lovely extras. The hotel is a very short walk away from the shops, and in the centre of a square which is full of lots of places to eat. We would definitely stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

The living room is a good place for drinks

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