[1] The chain is named after the Château de Malmaison on the outskirts of Paris, which inspired the design and style found within its hotels.

[3] In May 2014 Malmaison stopped serving foie gras in their hotel restaurants, after a campaign by animal rights group PETA.

[4] In January 2015, under guidance from investment bank UBS, KSL sought prospective buyers for Malmaison and the Hotel du Vin chain (HDV).

[9] Malmaison was subject of protests in February 2017 when wedding fairs at their London and Liverpool hotels were targeted by trade union Unite.

The union accused the hotel chain of low pay, long hours, unfair tipping practices, health and safety breaches and alleged management bullying.

"[10] Opened in 2008, Malmaison Aberdeen was formerly the category C listed Queen's Hotel which was converted and extended at a cost of £7 million under the direction of London-based Curious Architecture.

It is located on Queen's Road in the west end of the city and features 79 bedrooms and suites, wine tasting cellar and whisky shop.

The hotel has attracted a number of celebrity guests including Beyoncé, Prince and Katy Perry - some of whom have stayed in the "Penny Black" suite which features a home cinema and private spa room.

The opening date was delayed by a week due to flooding within the building, resulting in bookings being cancelled, including a 170-seat dinner celebrating the 120th anniversary of Dundee Football Club.

It has 91 rooms and suites over four floors, each of which has a picture of cartoon character Dennis the Menace, who was created by Dundee-based publisher DC Thomson.

[22] The building which was previously home to Joseph Bell, the inspiration behind Sherlock Holmes also houses Chez Mal the brand's bar and brasserie concept.

[23] Opened in September 1994, a former Greek orthodox church on West George Street within the city centre, Malmaison Glasgow has 72 bedrooms and suites.

A sixty bedroom extension was opened in 2001 at a cost of £4 million, designed by Leach Rhodes Walker architects and built by BAM Construction.

In response Malmaison insisted that the images were meant to be a bit of fun with both men and women depicted to highlight their construction project.

[34] Opened in October 2022 on Rougier Street, within the historic city walls and close to the railway station, it boasts 150 bedrooms and suites, with a new-build extension featuring the brand's Work+Play facilities, with meeting pods, co-working space, conference rooms and an events area.