While much of the prison’s original fittings and layout have been preserved, any worries about dank and dingy rooms without creature comforts are unfounded. Every effort has been made to ensure the 95 rooms and suites are spacious and airy. Malmaison’s trademark stylish décor and comfortable furnishings, including truly remarkable bathrooms, make this one of Oxford’s most luxurious contemporary hotels. Each of the standard rooms is fully kitted out with luxurious Mal accessories. Some of the rooms are found in the former prison’s cells while others are situated in the house of correction.

Some of the superior rooms are located in the former cells in the A-wing while others have king beds or twins. Separate baths and showers are available in the superior rooms while wireless internet is complimentary for the first half-an-hour and charged thereafter.

Guests may choose from one of the prison’s atmospheric former cells, or one of the mezzanine C-Wing suites, in the former Governor’s house. The Thomas Lowton Robins Suite is named for one of the prison’s governors, and has a sumptuous four-poster bed, Victorian bath in the lounge, designer iPod station and your very own private cinema room.