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I'm going to prison - did someone else go (Oxford)?

Headless Lois, 11 February, 2009 at 16:24 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 29

Am staying in the MaMaison, in an old prison cell, to celebrate wedding anniversary. Can't wait! I am sure the hotel was mentioned a week or so ago, did anyone stay?

L
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Latest activity by Headless Lois, 12 February, 2009 at 16:12
  • Hyacinth
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    Hyacinth ·
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    I've been there for drinks- I think someone on here stays there on busness though?

    are you going to the restaurant? Its great, although I had to tell the barman off for trying to only give me half a glass of champers- £9.50! I was like, fill her up, you can't swizz me, i'm not a tourist!

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  • Hyacinth
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    I've been there for drinks- I think someone on here stays there on busness though?

    are you going to the restaurant? Its great, although I had to tell the barman off for trying to only give me half a glass of champers- £9.50! I was like, fill her up, you can't swizz me, i'm not a tourist!

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    I don't think we can afford to eat there! My mum is paying for us to stay and we have Pizza Express vouchers stacked up, so can eat for free there. May have to have some champagne though!

    L
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  • Drunken Castaway
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    I have stayed there! tis lovely, have also done drinks as well.

    quite an experience in the old cells really. can you get to see castle unlocked as well Lois? quite interesting to do, even if you just pop on the bus one afternoon to go.

    Enjoy!!!!

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    ? Good for you, I'd be too embarrassed and worried they'd know think I was an alchie. These peoplke see me coming [rotyfl]

    Sounds lovely, Lois. Is MrL going to get his annual shag there?

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    I've always wanted to go. I love Mal and this is top of my list of one I've not stayed in. Please do a full report, I'll be green ?

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    Only if I get drunk enough to pass out ?

    L
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  • monalisa
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    Ooh I'm so jealous , I've stayed at the Manchester and London ones , but this one looks fab. Have cocktail or twenty for me.

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  • Hyacinth
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    ? I had to, it was ridiculous, a couple of sips maybe. He probably saw me coming too!

    The Prezzo is nice there too Lois, you can quite often get vouchers online too. Bar ha ha is quite nice for a drink.

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  • Drunken Castaway
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    Hyacinth - Bar HaHa has closed down!!! was gutted.

    living room is lovely for a drink and you can always go to krispy Kreme for a doughnut or 3!

    J x

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  • Hyacinth
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    Oh no! I would never eat there, having had awful experiances at other branches, but thought it was quite nice for a drink. Didn't know you were an Oxford girl. well, I live iN london now but grew up there. I miss it quite a lot, but my parents are still there so go back a lot. Just have to persude MrH to move there!

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  • Sparkley
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    I was going to go a few weeks ago, but booked to go to Amsterdam instead ?

    I am sure you will have a fab time, as Pooch said, please do a report!!

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  • Drunken Castaway
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    I have only eaten in the Oxford branch, was quite nice but I had a salad dish. I used to go for the jugs of pimms lol

    I was living in Witney, but now in Abingdon!

    Happily meet for a drink whenever you are next around - about time we had an Oxford meet lol

    J x

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  • Helen**
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    Ooh I grew up in Abingdon and now live in Witney.

    My brother took his girlfriend to stay at the Mal and they loved it.

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  • Hyacinth
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    My sister lives in Abingdon now. My parents are in East Oxford.

    Oxford meet sounds like a good idea.

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  • Drunken Castaway
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    Mmm Helen, now wondering if I *know* of you!

    Have you been in Witney long?

    Jo x

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    Will almost certainly be popping into the Living Room for a few cocktails.

    We should have an Oxford meet, it would be fab. Perhaps some Reading/Swindon types would come along?

    L
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    I have booked in Malmaison Oxford for me, H and child for 2 nights next week - it looks fab!

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  • Lili Donkey
    Beginner July 2006
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    I've not stayed in the prison but I've stayed in other Malmaison hotels and they have always been lovely - I'm sure you'll have a fab time!

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    3 and a half years.

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  • Drunken Castaway
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    I moved to Abingdon in Jan 06, opposite Tilsey Park. I was working as assistant manager of a well known card company in Witney until then too. so may not *know of you* lol

    J x

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  • MacTrina
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    ? I'm in Oxford too and would be up for a meet!

    I'm having lunch at Malm next week so will let you know how it is.

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    Hope you have settled down here nicely Mactrina!

    looks like we will deffo have to arrange a meet up soon.

    enjoy your lunch at the malm!

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  • Purple Pixie
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    I've not stayed there but I did have a meal there and it was lovely. The restaurant was very atmospheric. Really wish we could have stayed in the hotel too.

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    Thanks DC, we feel nice and settled now - can't believe it's coming up to 2 years since we moved here.

    I am thinking of going back to Scotland for some warm weather though...

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  • Peaches
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    Thought you were going for a romantic stay seeing as it's for your anniversary! ?

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    I wasn't thinking of inviting everyone over for our anniversary ?

    L
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    I thought it was a rouse to get out of your annual shag ?

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    Lois, if you're going before the end of feb Mal have got a deal on for dinner - two courses, a bottle of wine and coffees for two = £29 all in. It's a special menu so I presume quite restricted menu-wise but still. We're going tonight, yay! (in Leeds, not Oxford)

    I think Hotel Du Vin are doing a similar offer too?

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    I am sure I will find a way anyway?

    L
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