5 Oxvägen, 542 45 Mariestad, Sweden
#14 of 16 hotels in Mariestad
Guests' ChoiceBased on 76 hotel reviews
7.1Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.9
Facilities
6.7
Staff
7.9
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 July 2025
Ignus
SwedenNice and central location and it was interesting stay in an old prison
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Steve
SwedenNot much.
Old prison converted to a hotel. Real cool with a lot of history to it. Breakfast was real good, and beds were comfortable. Good view from our window.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Hanna
NetherlandsEen waterkoker en wat theezakjes op de kamer.
Very special building. I liked it a lot. Noise from the other guests talking and laughing in hallways was a bit annoying but forgivable because the old metal doors had so much charm that I understand that replacing them was no option at all. Breakfast was included in the price and offered a lot. I was a bit afraid about sharing toilets and showers with other guests but it turned out that everything was clean.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Laura
BelgiumRather shabby looking and rundown
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Elin
SwedenYou could hear everything, people leaving their doors open and an alarm would go off several times, extremely annoying. The museum was hot and needed to be aired. The breakfirst was lacking
Fun idea, comfortable beds, nice and clean
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Anders
SwedenSmall but very good breakfast. Nice family room. Interesting house with museum and spooky cellars
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Benjamin
GermanyVery small and simple equipped room with shared bathrooms. Loud buzzing outside the whole night (maybe from an ventilating system or something like that).
It was a special experience to stay in a former prison cell. The breakfast was not very substantial but good and appropriate for the price. The position of the hotel was nice and central. Free parking infront of the hotel.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Marnie
New ZealandI always pack too much luggage and there wasn't access to an elevator.
This hotel was a bit of a surprise. Converted from a prison, you definitely felt safe on the inside. it's been tastefully redecorated with clean, crisp decor; but you still get the sense of the bigness and intensity of the prison. Architecturally it was a bit confronting at first, but the service was outstanding, the people staying there were friendly and chatty. The rooms were clean and quiet and beds super comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Great value for money.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Jonking
BelgiumSeems like it has been taken over by people who don't really care for the guests or service towards them, unfortunately. Could have been a great place! The room wasn't very clean, with also hairs on the mattress cover. The room smelled quite a bit like sweat too, which was very unpleasant. Moreover, as I was with a friend, we specifically asked for separate beds, which was accepted upon booking. However, when we arrived in the afternoon (around 17:05), we found that there was only a double bed that could not be separated. This was very awkward and unfortunately there was no staff to be found anymore and the phone was not answered either. Also the email and message via Booking we sent (about the bed and the cleanliness) went unanswered until check-out 2 days later. Hardly an apology when we checked out, which was even more disappointing. Also the shared bathrooms seemed rarely cleaned, maybe just twice a day, while it was shared by over 20 booked rooms. Maybe also good to realise that even though the walls are very thick, it is still extremely noisy through the door, so bring earplugs! And if you are staying here in summer, an eyemask is also recommended, as the curtains are not blinding out the light (and the sun rises 03:30).
Location is in an old prison and you can feel the history. Also interesting that you could just wonder around in the building, even into the creepy basement and chapel, as well as deserted hallways and rooms were (weirdly) open... Breakfast was decent and changed a bit both days. Don't expect to get anything that is finished from the buffet though (eventhough there is still half an hour time): the staff was very reluctant to help or fetch anything more. Coffee was not great and we were not allowed to use the coffee machine with fresh beans that was near the buffet, for some unclear reason. Beds were quite comfortable and showers in the shared bathrooms were good too (although not always so clean).
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Erik
SwedenI´m an arkitect and I could do more with the room furniture in our room.
Breakfast was good. The styling was a bit odd, Pubstyle dekor/ prisonheritage. The accomodation was in an old prison. Not very cosy, but very vell preserved and interesting :-)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Alan
United KingdomIt could have been quieter. There was a large party of not very sober women making a lot of noise
Nice breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Charlotte
FranceWithout any staff, the place felt a bit deserted. The first night we didn’t see any kind of staff (nor guests) Door lock very difficult to use. Door had no security chain on the inside, which was a bit uncomfortable for the night.
Nice property, located next to the river. Nice walking/ bicycle paths.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Guus
NetherlandsThe cars of the other guest were parked in that way that in total three places were gone as a wast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Chris
NetherlandsI would offer one room and make a shower and a toilet for each room
Breakfast ok , it was a pity there wasn,t a lift and no toilet and shower of your own
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Mauro
ItalyA little bedside table and a few shelves in the bathroom would be useful. And a shower mat too.
The room is really big and comfortable. Location is nice. Good breakfast. It was interesting to stay in a place full of historical background.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Isabell
SwedenHangers in the bathroom.
Good situated.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Maria
SwedenIt was little cold in the room and bathroom.
Location is very nice. Room was quite big, comfortable bed.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2022
Ning
JapanThere was no lift in he building and the room doors was quite unique. Check-in was ok but not the best per instructions. The cafe area has a camera directly positioned above the dining table. If the hotel provides bicycles to roam around it would be perfect. The bed was a bit firm.
The hotel was located near the waterside and quite scenic. The room was quite clean and breakfast was ok. Staff are quite friendly.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 17 December 2022
Anastasiya
Swedenour room was nice and cozy.. but I just say - the bed sheet was dirty, I don’t know what it was but it was unpleasant , so I just slept on another bed.
it’s pretty central and funky experience, most things were clean.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 7 December 2022
Manu
SwedenThe coffee Machine on the upper floor was not clean and there were no mugs available or a place to get water. Didn't feel nice to fill it from the common bathroom nearby. Breakfast was decent, but few options, and the bread could have been fresher. It felt more like a hostel than a hotel but nothing bad. Some sausages or scrambled eggs would have definitely made it better.
The room was huge but the spiral stairs 2 floors up were not very fun. The fact that it's an old prison gave it a special charm and a very unique feeling. The place was near the water and it was a quiet neighbourhood with private parking just across the entrance.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 18 October 2022
J
FinlandReception was open only during the day. It felt overall very quiet and empty, the hallways and shared facilities were much drearier than the room.
The room was small but cozy and had a nice view. The shared facilities were clean.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 22 September 2022
Ibrahim
Turkeythe heaters were out of work. The showers and toilets are shared.
Breakfast
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Marcel
NetherlandsBathroom facilities, busy and small breakfast area
Nice location
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Jari
FinlandReally special place, old prison. Luckily kept in such condition that you can see&feel how it was as a prison. Don’t expect luxury, as you wouldn’t in a prison also.
Stayed in August 2025
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