Malmaison Oxford

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Cocktail bar
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$303
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June

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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
(41 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

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

Club Double Room

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

Cell Double Room

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

Club Double Cell Room

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

Junior Suite

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

Suite

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

Signature Suite

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

Double Room - Club

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Oxford

Malmaison Oxford puts you in the heart of Oxford, steps from University of Oxford and within a 10-minute stroll of Thames River. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Chez Mal Brasserie, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Malbar is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Oxford City Centre hotel include Blenheim Palace and 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

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Malmaison Oxford also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Oxford hotel is smoke free.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Malmaison Oxford offers 95 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 27 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Malmaison Oxford?

Malmaison Oxford offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Malmaison Oxford?

As of 24 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malmaison Oxford on 31 May 2026 start from AU$303, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Malmaison Oxford?

Yep, Malmaison Oxford has valet parking for GBP 34 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Malmaison Oxford serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Malmaison Oxford?

No, Malmaison Oxford does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Malmaison Oxford?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Malmaison Oxford?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Malmaison Oxford?

Dogs are welcome at Malmaison Oxford, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Malmaison Oxford Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Amenities
Great staying in cells
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jack Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room clean and serviced daily, pleasant, helpful staff. Loved the authentic 'prison' theme throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the ‘ruffian’ concierge!! Room was clean. Staff polite. Breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

andrew david hall

All fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great room, fantastic restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, staff attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Malmaison Oxford felt like doing time… The room was spacious, spotless, the bed was actually comfortable (shocking for a former prison), turning on the lights gives you that prison sound and the location is dangerously convenient for wandering Oxford. Add in the juicy history of the building and suddenly your overnight stay comes with a side of true crime vibes. Clean, central, and delightfully dramatic — 10/10 would get “locked up” again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

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