Spent an afternoon/evening here and the experience was really good. We have been here before, but never reviewed it, so maybe we were a little more critical this time around. The check in was OK, but not hugely efficient, we were early and the room was not ready, but procedings seemed pedestrian at least. But this was not a great... More

This is a beautiful hotel which exudes character and charm. A converted castle prison, the hotel is situated within the recently developed grounds of Oxford Castle. Also within the grounds are a small number of smart restaurants and the Oxford Castle - Unlocked tour centre. We stayed in the Solomon Wisden room and it was delightful. Both the room and... More

A comfortable, beautifully appointed hotel in an excellent location, near restaurants, shops and visitor attractions. The staff without exception were friendly, helpful and efficient. The unique aspect of this hotel is that it was once a prison. The staff were always happy to chat and tell stories about this, which added to the the interest and fun of our visit.... More

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed in! Its tucked away from the main road so you may miss it if driving. The service was fine; we ordered room service on the first night, was really nice and generous portions. We stayed in the correction block, the room was modern and finished to a high spec. Lots of places... More

Firstly I will start my review with a couple of the positives as, despite our bad experience with this place, I am still able to appreciate the good parts. The hotel itself is very quirky and quite beautiful. We had a cell room which felt luxurious and clean and was a very good spacious size. The bed was amazingly comfortable.... More

Stayed here for one night in January and found the whole experience to be luxurious and atmospheric. The fact that the hill on the castle next door was the place of execution for the old gaol really added to the spookiness of the place. The room was very plush and the rain-shower in the bathroom was a nice touch. Ordered... More

This hotel is stunningly different but wonderfully comfortable. Stayed in superior room, so two cells big for the bedroom and one cell big for the bathroom. Lots of nice touches and the best breakfast in bed type service in any hotel - a proper picnic basket full of stuff. Had dinner in the restaurant - that was nice too. Decent... More

We first visited Malmaison four years ago and have wanted to go back ever since. Having managed to get someone to look after the kids we booked in for a romantic pre-Valentine's weekend away and the hotel did not disappoint. It was even better this time around. We stayed in a cell room on an excellent dinner, bed and breakfast... More

I have stayed twice at the Malmaison in Oxford. First time was wowed by the quirky rooms and unique hotel.. stayed there with my husband on a weekend break and for this I would highly recommend the hotel. This time however, I went back with colleagues for work, including our board meeting which was held in the hotel.. bedrooms still... More