We were able to check in early, which was very appreciated! Initially we were given a room that smelled bad, but when I spoke to the front desk they immediately offered to move us to another room. Very happy with the attentiveness of the staff and the quality and comfort of the room. Location is perfectly situated in Oxford.

We were able to check in early, which was very appreciated! Initially we were given a room that smelled bad, but when I spoke to the front desk they immediately offered to move us to another room. Very happy with the attentiveness of the staff and the quality and comfort of the room. Location is perfectly situated in Oxford.

The hotel was lovely and clean, the first room had noisy cold air blowing out, cold room, but hotel were very quick to move us into a bigger much warmer room,, Barman bit rude almost telling us we couldn’t eat as busy,, however very lovely waitress got us a table,, half way through starter mains arrived couldn’t eat soup, mac lobster was awful, pasta had the guts boiled out of it hardly any cheese sauce lobster bisque poured over the top was very brown, not presented very well, partners steak over cooked, chips were great,, they gave us discount,, now breakfast was beautiful so delicious well cooked lots of choice of drinks juice coffees teas cakes and hot menu was fantastic,,

The hotel was lovely and clean, the first room had noisy cold air blowing out, cold room, but hotel were very quick to move us into a bigger much warmer room,, Barman bit rude almost telling us we couldn’t eat as busy,, however very lovely waitress got us a table,, half way through starter mains arrived couldn’t eat soup, mac lobster was awful, pasta had the guts boiled out of it hardly any cheese sauce lobster bisque poured over the top was very brown, not presented very well, partners steak over cooked, chips were great,, they gave us discount,, now breakfast was beautiful so delicious well cooked lots of choice of drinks juice coffees teas cakes and hot menu was fantastic,,

Great hotel, original and stylish.

Great hotel, original and stylish.

Great stay, in a non-cell room. The location of the hotel couldn’t be better. Close to the sites as well as the bus terminal. The only minor issue was with a sink and shower that wouldn’t drain properly. (They tried unsuccessfully to fix.) I would have to mention though, the cost of the continental breakfast was outrageous, at 22£ each.

Great stay, in a non-cell room. The location of the hotel couldn’t be better. Close to the sites as well as the bus terminal. The only minor issue was with a sink and shower that wouldn’t drain properly. (They tried unsuccessfully to fix.) I would have to mention though, the cost of the continental breakfast was outrageous, at 22£ each.

Everything was amazing. Attention to detail, in the room, from the carpet to the tv stand , the window shutters, the cell doors.

Everything was amazing. Attention to detail, in the room, from the carpet to the tv stand , the window shutters, the cell doors.

Great how they have converted rooms and used decor in rooms relating to prison theme. Disappointed in the bar relaxing area: only options were to sit at the bar or in a small room with upright tables and chairs. No settees to relax with a drink.

Great how they have converted rooms and used decor in rooms relating to prison theme. Disappointed in the bar relaxing area: only options were to sit at the bar or in a small room with upright tables and chairs. No settees to relax with a drink.

Absolutely amazing hotel, great staff and very clean! Definitely recommend if planning a stay in Oxford!

Absolutely amazing hotel, great staff and very clean! Definitely recommend if planning a stay in Oxford!

it's a great place to stay and is close to everything! only problem was that I didn't find out until I checked in that I was in the annex. I wanted to be in the actual prison. Luckily they were able to upgrade me to a prison room without a problem but please be aware when you book.

it's a great place to stay and is close to everything! only problem was that I didn't find out until I checked in that I was in the annex. I wanted to be in the actual prison. Luckily they were able to upgrade me to a prison room without a problem but please be aware when you book.

Nice experience

Nice experience

Hotel and staff was OK. The hotel needs some refurbishing in the rooms. However, overall it was okay.

Hotel and staff was OK. The hotel needs some refurbishing in the rooms. However, overall it was okay.

Although the concept is great, ‘staying in an old prison’, the hotel it’s self is over priced for what you get.

Although the concept is great, ‘staying in an old prison’, the hotel it’s self is over priced for what you get.

Really nice, an old prison.. wow soo cool. nice staff, easy parking, right in tha heart of Oxford. Just a perfect plase

Really nice, an old prison.. wow soo cool. nice staff, easy parking, right in tha heart of Oxford. Just a perfect plase

This was a wonderful place! We stayed 3 nights. We had booked into a cell room. The first night, because windows can't be opened, and no AC (listed building, so can't make those changes apparantly) my husband had some clostrophobic feelings overnight. I told reception, and they very kindly were able to change our room, which had AC and able to open balcony door. Food was excellent, we stayed on half board and would really recommend this option!

Perfect placement, close to everything.

Excellent location and great service, the valet parking chap with blonde hair was extra focused on customer service

We booked it due to the history of the property, but got a little disappointed, despite the cool temperatures outside, the rooms were hot and have no AC. The design is dated, could be polished to make it a unique boutique hotel.

Sadly the room albeit an "upgrade" had a unit inside as there was no AC. The unit made a dreadful noise all night, so was turned off. The room then became unbearably hot.

Sadly the room albeit an "upgrade" had a unit inside as there was no AC. The unit made a dreadful noise all night, so was turned off. The room then became unbearably hot.

My husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary with a night in a Club Cell Room here. The room was in the main part of the prison and had been beautifully converted from 3 of the former cells. We loved everything about the hotel from the setting, room, staff and food. One small negative was the fact that the air conditioning was dripping but it didn’t ruin our stay and we reported this on leaving so hopefully it will be fixed ready for future guests.

My husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary with a night in a Club Cell Room here. The room was in the main part of the prison and had been beautifully converted from 3 of the former cells. We loved everything about the hotel from the setting, room, staff and food. One small negative was the fact that the air conditioning was dripping but it didn’t ruin our stay and we reported this on leaving so hopefully it will be fixed ready for future guests.