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Malmaison Oxford CastlevsThe Dial House
Both Dial House and Malmaison Oxford Castle are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Malmaison Oxford Castle scores significantly better than Dial House. Malmaison Oxford Castle comes in at 92 with endorsements from 11 reviews like Frommer's, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
Malmaison Oxford Castle
Concierge
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Star Service
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
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3 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"When to go: Spring through fall.
Which room to book: Nos. 101 through 139 for the luxe jailbird experience, or one of the split-level suites in the governor's old house (doubles,..."
"In spite of its former origins, this is a stylish and comfortable place to stay." Full review
"Occupying the former prison – with each room consisting of three cells knocked into one – this stylish boutique hotel offers the ultimate escape."
"For travelers looking for something quirky, this place can be quite captivating in more ways than one. " Full review
"Unusual lodgings in an old Victorian prison in the old Oxford Castle complex, now given a stylish makeover, with very chic modern rooms."
"This former Victorian prison next to Oxford Castle has been converted into a sleek hotel, with plush interiors, sultry lighting and giant beds." Full review
Upscale
"This 95-room, upscale boutique hotel is housed in a beautifully refurbished former Victorian prison that retains a large portion of its original fixtures." Full review
"The British hotel chain Malmaison contrived the United Kingdom’s first prison-into-hotel conversion as part of an urban renewal project at Oxford Castle." Full review
"You don’t need to break the law to experience a night in a cell." Full review
8.0
"Near Oxford’s city centre, the thick walls of this former prison offer guests the chance to sleep in a converted cell complete with barred windows and iron doors." Full review
The Dial House
Frommer's
25 London Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7RE
From $107/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Fax / photocopying
"Three kilometers (2 miles) east of the heart of Oxford...is this country-style house. ... It has cozy and recently renovated rooms." Full review