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Heather HousevsMalmaison Oxford Castle
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Malmaison Oxford Castle ranks significantly better than Heather House. Malmaison Oxford Castle ranks #2 in Oxford with positive reviews from 11 publications like Rough Guide, The Telegraph and Concierge.
Heather House
Lonely Planet
192 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SD
From $61/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Flatscreen TV
"This detached home, in a residential neighbourhood 10 minutes’ walk southwest of Magdalen Bridge (an easy bus ride), holds eight simple cream-painted B&B rooms, with crisp linen." 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
"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