Check out this former prison, Het Arresthuis, in the Netherlands that was closed in 2007 and recently refurbished as a luxury hotel.
Photo | Het Arresthuis
From the inside of the guestrooms, you wouldn’t really have any idea that it was a prison. The prison’s 150 small cells were converted to 40 guest rooms. I love the barrel vaulted brick ceilings.
Photo | Het Arresthuis
Photo | Het Arresthuis
But in the common areas, there is a distinct vibe of incarceration. I wonder what the mood and tone of the hotel is like. These guests appear to be enjoying the atmosphere!
Photo | Het Arresthuis
Photo | Het Arresthuis
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