This converted Victorian prison is now a stunning boutique hotel offering unique luxury accommodation in historic Oxford. Limited private parking is available for a surcharge. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Stylish rooms, fabulous original architecture, a divine brasserie and 2 bars come together at Malmaison Oxford. Spend a night in a converted cell complete with luxurious additions including a power shower, mood lighting and satellite TV. Guests can enjoy a full cooked or continental breakfast in the morning, and make use of wired internet in their hotel rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Malmaison, Frasers Hospitality
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Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Oxford, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Marjoleine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything. Beautifully decorated. All staff friendly and courteous.
Cecily
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Malmaison is a top class prison! Everything was superb. Lovely friendly staff. I had made an error in my booking and had mistakenly booked for Tuesday 23. But no problem, they swapped the booking for no extra! Incredible!
Denise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Wow this is such a lovely place to stay fantastic staff very helpful lots of history very interesting just pull up outside and they park your car for you £34 per day but great service and no stress very clean we had cell room 134 great space comfy...
O'neill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
From the moment we arrived, the staff were amazing, cheerful and helpful. Our room/cell was sooooo much better than we thought and the setting was just so memorable. The beds were comfortable and the shower was powerful. Breakfast set us up for...
Kerris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very central location. Interesting and beautifully converted building. The staff were friendly and attentive.
Angharad
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We loved the quirkiness of staying in the old prison , the rooms were great, tea , lovely coffee machine , fabulous shower , great breakfast and amazing staff .
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing experience, loved the room, the building, the decor, everything had attention to detail. From start to finish the staff were all friendly, welcoming and happy to offer any help.
Sophie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Really great experience - great location to everything and worth the experience of the prison. Breakfast was fantastic with lots of choice and as we are vegans we were pleasantly surprised with how much choice we had. Would highly recommend : )...
Alastair
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great staff first and foremost - a real pleasure. Great location - within walking distance of everything in central Oxford, and in itself an historic building, with very good modern rooms attached too. We paid for on-site valet parking -...
Thomas
Germany Germany
Charming hotel, friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere and right in the city with parking space

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$36.47 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Fruit juice
Chez Mal Brasserie
  • Cuisine
    British • French • European
  • Service
    Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
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House rules

Malmaison Oxford takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 travelling 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.