Malmaison Oxford CastlevsEthos Hotel Oxford
Malmaison Oxford Castle and Ethos Hotel are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Malmaison Oxford Castle ranks significantly better than Ethos Hotel. Malmaison Oxford Castle has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 10 reviews such as Rough Guide, concierge.com and Lonely Planet.
Malmaison Oxford Castle Show All Reviews
3 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"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,..."
Frommer's
"In spite of its former origins, this is a stylish and comfortable place to stay." Full review
Insight Guides
"Occupying the former prison – with each room consisting of three cells knocked into one – this stylish boutique hotel offers the ultimate escape."
Star Service
"For travelers looking for something quirky, this place can be quite captivating in more ways than one. " Full review
Rough Guide
"Unusual lodgings in an old Victorian prison in the old Oxford Castle complex, now given a stylish makeover, with very chic modern rooms."
Lonely Planet
"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
Oyster
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
Condé Nast Traveler
"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
Afar Magazine
"You don’t need to break the law to experience a night in a cell." Full review
The Telegraph
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
Ethos Hotel Oxford
59 Western Road, Grandpont, Oxford OX1 4LF
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Hidden away off Abingdon Rd, this funky new hotel has bright, spacious rooms with bold, patterned wallpaper, enormous beds and marble bathrooms." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Ethos has some of Oxford's largest rooms (each with kitchenette), as well as parking, a small restaurant and a city-centre location that's also blissfully quiet." Full review