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Malmaison Oxford CastlevsThe Buttery Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Malmaison Oxford Castle ranks significantly higher than The Buttery Hotel. Malmaison Oxford Castle ranks #2 in Oxford with approval from 11 sources including Frommer's, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Malmaison Oxford Castle
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Oyster
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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
The Buttery Hotel
Lonely Planet
Oyster
The Telegraph
11-12 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AP
From $67/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
"Right in the heart of the city with views over the college grounds, the Buttery is Oxford’s most central hotel." Full review
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Ask for a room at the back to avoid being woken up by revellers on weekends.
Budget
"The 16-room, two-and-a-half-pearl Buttery Hotel is exceptionally well-located in the heart of historic Oxford, within walking distance of the university and local attractions." Full review
7.0
"This “no frills” family run guesthouse in the city centre is a friendly, convenient and clean base from which to explore the university town of Oxford." Full review