Malmaison Oxford, an upscale boutique hotel in the heart of Oxford City Centre, offers a tranquil retreat with a beautiful garden and peaceful terrace. Guests praise the helpful staff and enjoy on-site dining at The Brasserie or relax with a drink at the bar.
Malmaison Oxford offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of University of Oxford and Thames River. The cocktail bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Chez Mal Brasserie, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
95 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite valet parking (GBP 34 per night)
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Chez Mal Brasserie - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Malbar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 27 for adults and GBP 13 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Parking
Valet parking costs GBP 34 per night
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.
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
Does Malmaison Oxford offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Malmaison Oxford does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Malmaison Oxford?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Malmaison Oxford?
Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 34 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Malmaison Oxford?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Malmaison Oxford and nearby?
Malmaison Oxford has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Malmaison Oxford?
Yes, Chez Mal Brasserie offers alfresco dining.
What's the area around Malmaison Oxford like?
Malmaison Oxford is in Oxford City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Oxford Station and 8 minutes' walk from Thames River. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Malmaison Oxford Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, top notch, and lovely with a good selection of hot items cooked fresh to order. (37 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
We really enjoyed our stay, the staff were very attentive and the birthday cocktail was lovely
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1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Staff were really friendly. Room was lovely and well kept. Location was perfect. Would stay again.
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Third stay at Malmaison Oxford! Love it’s located and uniqueness
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2025
The Clink with Comfort
All the staff we encountered were very helpful. The hotel is amazing. Great location especially if you remember to prebook your parking.
Leah
Leah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Great!
An absolutely amazing historical spot!
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Great stay! Highly recommend
Such an excellent stay! Great history and friendly service. Walkable to everything. We had the two floor, loft room and it was spacious and perfect!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
Unique property, good location
Nice breakfast, friendly staff, very accommodating. Unique property—it’s a castle.
Alfred
Alfred, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
Wonderful location and tremendous service
Maya
Maya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
A Quirky special place to stay.
Beautifully quirky former Oxford Prison hotel. We wanted to stay in a cell room which are only offered with a double bed. We would normally have looked for twin beds but on check in, were offered the opportunity for an extra single bed to be put in the room. Staff were very helpful and professional. The prison has been sympathetically transformed and retains all the former features which make it a special place to stay. Parking was offered right outside if needed. Location is perfect for exploring Oxford.
deana
deana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Friendly, comfortable and central.
Really lovely hotel, bang in the middle of Oxford. Very friendly staff, comfortable rooms and interesting building. It is an old prison so the layout can be unusual but it's a very interesting building. Our room had (very good) air conditioning which was handy, I don't think every room has it.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2025
A very nice well positioned hotel
vincent
vincent, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 12, 2025
Elevator’s were out of order, needed to carry luggage
Alberto
Alberto, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Really nice hotel and the staff are fantastic, great location.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Amazing, so much better than when I stayed before.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2025
Centrally located with very helpful staff. Has an on-site very good restaurant.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Saturday night stay.
Amazing, very well looked after.superb location.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Great stay. Staff very helpful. Fab location for shopping and exploring Oxford.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Place was incredible
Geoff
Geoff, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2025
Great stay
Very friendly helpful staff, hotel was very clean and presented well.
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Beautiful unique hotel
Beautiful unique hotel
tom
tom, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Good sized bedroom, very good breakfast, excellent choice for both full and continental breakfasts. Hotel very close to centre of Oxford. Interesting building.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Amazing building converted with style!
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2025
Brief
My stay was brief. I used the hotel pretty much as a bed.
Have stayed before many times, and for a more leisurely stay I know it to have a good vibe.
Conrad
Conrad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Great stay, the staff were very informative, breakfast was lovely.
sarah
sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Ideal location with all of central oxford in walkable distance. Quirky hotel formerly a prison. Great base for the oxford castle tour next door. Helpful, courteous, professional and friendly staff. Great stay we had everything we needed.