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Malmaison Oxford CastlevsNewton House
Malmaison Oxford Castle and Newton House are both recommended by writers. On balance, Malmaison Oxford Castle ranks significantly higher than Newton House. Malmaison Oxford Castle ranks #2 in Oxford with endorsements from 11 sources such as Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Insight Guides.
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
Newton House
Fodor's Rough Guide
82-84 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PL
From $86/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
Fodor's "This handsome Victorian mansion, a five-minute walk from all of Oxford's action, is a sprawling, friendly place on three floors. Decent-size rooms are decorated in contemporary style." Full review
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This is one of the best deals in the city center, so book early.
Rough Guide "Appealing, family-run guesthouse with thirteen smart rooms in two goodlooking Victorian townhouses about 10min walk south of the centre – well placed for evening strolls along the Thames."
