A prison turned into a hotel


If you are one of the people who has always wanted to know how it feels to spend the night in jail I bring you a proposal that is very close, and that is that at least I have always been curious to know how to live in that place, although of course I hope I never have to go there.

In Oxford, England, there is a hotel that was formerly a prison and they have preserved everything possible both outside and inside, which undoubtedly makes it one of the most original hotels in which you can stay. The Oxford Hotel It was a prison until 1996 and has all the characteristics of the time when the prison was made. It was opened in 2006 and began to be used as a prison in 1071, being also one of the most spectacular castles in the area.


Inside you can find a decadent design that conserves all its essence and in which there are 94 rooms with all the luxury of details and in which no comfort is lacking. Rooms located where the cells and in which they conserve their classic doors and windows and that have plasma television, ambient lighting or bathroom with shower, among other services.

The Oxford Hotel also has romantic suites for you to experience your own Bonnie & Clyde adventure during a romantic getaway. Each suite varies according to its category, but almost all have services such as a mini cinema, Jacuzzi, music system, large four-poster bed and many more details. Without a doubt, a fantastic prison hotel for an unforgettable experience.

Malmaison Oxford | Staying in a hotel that used to be a prison (April 2024)


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