Malmaison Oxford

4.0 star property

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Exterior
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Cocktail bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England, OX1 1AY
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Theatre Oxford
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

House of Correction Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Club Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Cell Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Club Double Cell Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Oxford

With a stay at Malmaison Oxford, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford and 8 minutes by foot from Thames River. .This boutique hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Bicester Village.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Oxford Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carfax Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 8 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sticks'n'Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Permit Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Art Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Swan & Castle (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford offers 95 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Stay in one of 95 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Chez Mal Brasserie, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Chez Mal Brasserie - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Malbar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 34 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 27 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chez Mal Brasserie
  • Malbar

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 27 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 34 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve valet parking.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Malmaison Oxford Hotel
Malmaison Hotel Oxford
Malmaison Oxford
Malmaison Oxford Castle Hotel Oxford
Malmaison Hotel Oxford
Malmaison Oxford Hotel
Malmaison Oxford Oxford
Malmaison Oxford Hotel Oxford

Malmaison Oxford Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew, London

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel and its amenities were great - welcoming, good breakfast, interesting architecture. The suite I stayed in was not great, and I'd advise against booking a suite. It was split level, with the thermostat on the upper level. Due to how the heating worked, the upper level needed to be set at 25C to get the lower level to 19C and the bathroom remained much colder. The wrap around bedhead - the mattress end slotted into the bedhead - took 10-20cm from the bed length meaning my feet stuck out the end of the bed and I had to sleep diagonally. The mezzanine level - the 25C room - was fully occupied by a large conference table with four chairs, with no easy chair / armchair. Am sure the hotel has had this feedback before, and should just change the furniture, throw out the conference table and the wrap around bedhead, and sort out a better heating arrangement. Will not stay again. Quite possibly the more economical regular rooms do not have these problems
interior of main wing
breakfast kippers
exterior
interior upper level suite
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very nice however the shower pressure was very weak but other than that pretty good!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel, likes the quirkiness of it being a prison but has all the luxuries of a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Alistair

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I realize that this was an old prison but be aware that the food is still prison quality. A club sandwich which was fantastic 5 years was a singed yes not even charred assembly of chicken and ham both also singed The smell of singed flesh was nauseating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some worse for wear bits in the bathroom and I couldn’t get the room warm enough. But everything else great. Staff good, food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Hotel staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was beautiful and spotlessly clean. We stayed in a Clive double cell and it felt very spacious. Nice bathroom with a separate shower and tub. High quality linens and towels were thick and plush and generous sized. Good location, close to the station and walkable to everything. Breakfast is pricey but very nice. Service excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in the old cells. Staff were very good. We dropped our case in the morning and it was in our room when we returned to check in. Only quibble, restaurant area for breakfast isn't great. Cooked breakfast should come with toast rather than having to make your own.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel unique, interesting and staff good. Sadly the room mattress was very uncomfortable and we struggled to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James, Brighton

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, quirky rooms, clean, well furnished, and comfortable. Staff super friendly, including bar / breakfast staff and desk staff. Felt really welcome. An extremely positive experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Cherie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trudee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were amazing. The bed and pillows were so comfortable. Would definitly recommend and love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

kairen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raffaele

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne, Camberley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting hotel and good breakfast. Room quite small and frustrating that hotel ignored messages through expedia app
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hit this place up for a late NYE gateway. Great hotel, great location, great bar with various areas to sit and enjoy a cocktail! Breakfast (hot) £26 PP was decent and did include a drink at the bar . Room was clean and tidy and very cosy. Water, coffee and safe in the room. All Staff were helpful and bar staff knowledgeable on drinks and cocktails. Parking was steep (but it was valet parking and secure outside the hotel) so all good. Only gripe I had was we were charged twice for breakfast but were refunded swiftly when we called and informed them A well converted prison into a boutique hotel. Would visit again in the future
Front view NYE
Internal view
The cell
Cocktails
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daragh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and a great setting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Lovely clean and smells great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026