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The Buttery HotelvsMalmaison Oxford Castle
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.
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
Lonely Planet "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.
OysterBudget
"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
The Telegraph7.0
"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
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
