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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House HotelvsMalmaison Oxford Castle
Both Malmaison Oxford Castle and Hawkwell House Hotel are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Malmaison Oxford Castle ranks significantly better than Hawkwell House Hotel. Malmaison Oxford Castle has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 11 reviewers like Insight Guides, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel
Oyster
The Telegraph
Church Way, Oxford OX4 4DZ
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
OysterMid-Range
"The Hawkwell House Hotel is a mid-range, 72-room property comprised of a collection of buildings, the oldest of which dates back to the early 19th century." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Situated in Iffley Village, south of Oxford, this gracious, whitewashed villa is surrounded by expansive lawns and has been transformed into a comfortable and stylish hotel." Full review
Malmaison Oxford Castle
Concierge
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Star Service
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine The Telegraph 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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
