Malmaison Oxford Hotel, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1LD

dining

Malmaison’s hard-earned reputation has been won as much by its food and drink as for its great bedrooms, and Malmaison Oxford is no different. The Brasserie and Bar are set out in the basement, and while the main room is spacious and open, there is provision of several smaller, intimate rooms, ideal for private dining. Gruel and stale bread are not on the menu!

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Never before in the UK has a prison been converted to a luxury hotel, and this bold move by Malmaison may be a slightly surprising decision, although the early signs are that Malmaison Oxford is quirky and original, with real character and style. There are 94 rooms at Malmaison Oxford, with a choice of room styles. Many of the rooms are converted prison cells, with two cells per room having been knocked into one, and a third cell for the bathroom. Other rooms are more conventional in layout, with the deluxe rooms and suites set out in the former Governor’s House. While as 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 rooms are light and airy, and Malmaison’s trademark stylish décor and comfortable furnishings, along with truly remarkable bathrooms, make this one of Oxford’s most luxurious contemporary hotels.

meetings

Looking for a venue for meetings and conferences in Oxford with a real difference? Then look no further than the Malmaison Oxford Prison Hotel. With all the Malmaison trademarks of chic, style and versatility the purpose-designed meeting rooms come equipped with all the facilities and state of the art equipment required to make your event one to remember, and with Malmaison’s wealth of experience in events co-ordination to fall back on, your meeting or conference will go off without a hitch.

For further details of the conferencing facilities at Malmaison Oxford, and for up to date rates and availability, please contact us or call the e-travelguide reservations hotline on 0118 971 4700.

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	Malmaison Hotel Oxford is an exciting new 94-room hotel that opened in mid November 2005. Formerly Oxford Prison, the building has undergone extensive renovation and is the first prison in the United Kingdom to be converted to a hotel. The prison itself is a Grade I listed building and is largely unaltered; the cells, basement and many of the fixtures and fittings have been preserved, resulting in a hotel with a unique, if somewhat eccentric character. There is believed to have been a prison on the Oxford Castle site since approximately 1166, and in 1236 the Chancellor of the University was authorised to use the Castle Gaol for imprisoning rebellious Scholars. The intrinsic link between the prison and the University's colleges was one of benefaction: in 1850 Christ Church donated 5lbs of meat each week and Oriel supplied six loaves of bread to the prison every fortnight. Today’s prison as it stands was the result of major rebuilding in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. A correctional house, internal courtyards and new wings were added, and the site became surrounded by a castellated wall. The prison finally closed in 1996, and the site purchased by Oxfordshire County Council. When Malmaison Oxford Prison Hotel opened in November 2005 it became one of Oxford’s most luxurious, if somewhat quirky, hotels in a useful location. The Malmaison Oxford Prison Hotel is situated next to the historic Castle in the St. Ebbe’s area of the city. The location is perhaps not the most inspiring part of the city, although it is ideal for accessing the attractions, shops, restaurants and colleges, and the train and bus stations are within easy walking distance. It is hoped that the opening of Malmaison Oxford Prison Hotel will be the catalyst to a dramatic redevelopment of this part of the city; already a number of upmarket bars and restaurants are springing up near the site – celebrated restaurant The Living Room opened in late 2005, along with Tootsies, La Tasca, Prezzo, Krispy Kreme, Carluccio's, Pizza Express and HA! HA! – and an ambitious luxury apartment development next to Malmaison is helping to bring a cool and sophisticated image to this often overlooked part of Oxford. There is limited car parking on site, with a full valet car parking service available to take the stress out of parking in one of the UK’s most car-unfriendly cities. Malmaison Oxford Prison Hotel follows in the footsteps of the group’s other UK hotels, with a subtle blend of luxury, style and conviviality. Please see our features on the other Malmaison hotels - Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, London, Belfast and Manchester for further details, and please contact us or call the e-travelguide reservations hotline on 0118 971 4700 for booking enquiries.

Address: Malmaison Oxford Hotel, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1LD Reservations Hotline: 0118 971 4700