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Mercure Oxford Eastgate HotelvsMalmaison Oxford Castle
Both Mercure Eastgate Oxford and Malmaison Oxford Castle are rated highly by experts. On balance, Malmaison Oxford Castle scores significantly better than Mercure Eastgate Oxford. Malmaison Oxford Castle scores 92 with positive reviews from 11 sources like Afar Magazine, Star Service and Concierge.
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Frommer's
The Telegraph
Independent
73 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BE
From $72/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Frommer's "The Eastgate, built on the site of a 1600s structure, stands within walking distance of Oxford College and the city center." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Perfectly located for exploring Oxford’s university colleges, this 17th-century coaching inn lies on the corner of High Street and Merton Street, near the Botanic Garden." Full review
Independent "A building that’s played host to the likes of Lewis Carroll and JRR Tolkein...the cosy rooms have feature walls sporting blown-up photos of famous Oxford sights."
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If you can, pick a room overlooking the ancient Exam Schools.
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
