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Morning 'Prison Grub' at the Malmaison Oxford

Where: 3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 1AY

Since we learned that sometimes booking a breakfast-inclusive package can be cheaper, we've paid a lot more attention to the morning meals on offer around the hotel world. So when Flickr photographer MildlyDiverting posted this pic of breakfast at the Malmaison Oxford Hotel we were a bit more than mildly diverted.

This attractive-looking basket is home to the breakfast-in-bed option at the Malmaison and it rather looks like something we'd like to souvenir, if we had a suitcase big enough. But since the Malmaison is housed in a former prison building, we're not actually recommending this course of action. To get this great breakfast there's a deal going there at the moment:

From £255 per night you can enjoy one of our glorious suites or super suites, champagne on ice, chocolate dipped strawberries, aromatic oils and candles, a chilled Mal CD and that all important champagne breakfast in your room.

Looks like our Flickr tipster got through the champagne before they took the picture!

[Photo: MildlyDiverting]

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More Than A Suite Cell

Where: 3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, England, United Kingdom, OX1 1AY

Last September, the UK's first prison, H.M. Oxford, was converted into The Malmaison Oxford.

The NY Times dropped in on the former prison-turned-hotel in this week's travel section.

The cells/rooms date back to the 11th century with low, barrel-vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and metal, and sliver thin windows. But, you aren't gonna suffer from claustrophobia.

The Grey Lady attests that the average room are a lot bigger than they sound (about the size of two cells and a third for a bathroom). While dim lighting might be good for setting the mood, it's not so good for writing journal entries. We suggest you bring your iBook, and take advantage of the free WiFi.

While some guests (including the NY Times reporter) said service was weak, overall the hotel's quirky style and location (five minutes from train station and other historical sights), are worth the experience.

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This little piggie went to the Malmaison

Where: 3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 1AY

What more can you ask for than a picture of a stuffed piggie on a hotel bed?

It was taken at the former prison-now-turned Malmaison Oxford Hotel just last night.

Check the Flickr photostream for more pics of the hotel including the original "Do Not Disturb" sign.

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Newest Malmaison Opening in Oxford

Where: 3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 1AY

Malmaison's latest hotel opens in Oxford this November.

The property is a converted prison, which now boasts swank rooms and free broadband.  

H.M. Oxford Prison, the UK's first prison, was altered surprisingly little by designers-- with its cells, basement and castellated walls largely unaltered, to host the hotel.   Don't worry, the designers did add plenty of Malmaison touches, so it probably won't feel prisonesque, let's hope.

Malmaison Oxford is offering an introductory rate for £110 that includes a complimentary bottle of wine.

Good chance to be one of the first to sleep in the now renovated H.M. Oxford Prison.