Tuesday 26 February 2013

The jail to be: Notorious prison is transformed into luxury hotel

It was previously a place from which people desperately wanted to leave.

As one of the Netherlands' most feared prisons for almost 150 years, Het Arresthuis was not a place you would want to stay.

But following its closure and something of a makeover, people are now paying good money to spend a night at the former jail.
Intimidating: This picture shows Het Arresthuis when it was a notorious prison
Het Arresthuis when it was a notorious prison

Grim: As one of the Netherlands' most feared prisons for almost 150 years, Het Arresthuis was not a place you would want to stay
Luxury: Following its closure and something of a makeover, people now pay big money to spend at least one night the old holding cells
Change: The 105 prisoner¿s quarters have been converted into 40 spacious rooms
Relaxing: Guests enjoy drinks and food in this pleasant terrace areaFancy: All of the rooms feature modern furnishings and chic interior design. This picture shows guests enjoying dinnerAccommodation: Het Arresthuis opened its doors in 1862, as a prison. It closed down for good in 2007

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