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Librije's Hotel

5.0 of 5
Spinhuisplein 1, Zwolle 8011ZZ, The Netherlands
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Boston MA
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56 reviews 56 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

This is one of the most original and interesting hotels anywhere. Your butler meets you at door. Walks you through a seamless check in . And then takes you to your cell. The whole building used to be a prison. Each room has been decorated individually. Great combination of modern and quite old. Great details like the cookies made by... More

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Lichtervelde, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Arriving in the librije is already an experience on its on. The butler is there from the first moment, parking the car, and then serving a very nice glass of champaign (ruinart). While tasting, lugage is taken to the room. Our room was called the deulentap, a very nice room with al the things for a very luxury stay. We... More

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Bruges, Belgium
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

We were welcomed by the butler and escorted us to the reception. The butler took care of our car. we had a very nice, large, room which was very well equiped. Bose surround system, etc... The hallway to our room was the old hallway of the prison. Even the roomdoors are still the original prison doors. We took our aperitif... More

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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

This hotel has its own (two Michelin star!) restaurant and belongs to (three Michelin star!) restaurant De Librije. Calling itself Holland's smallest five star hotel, it has a dozen or so rooms in former prison cells and the former prisoners' recreational space. The rooms contain everything you may desire, including a lovely dish, a box with "adult toys", seperate loo,... More

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amsterdam
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22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

The former centuries old prison is now a high ranking hotel, conveniently close (with or without the butler driving service) to Holland's 3 star top restaurant De Librije. Welcomed with a glass of excellent bubbles we had to wait in the rather chilly lobby before being led to the suite. Apart from the somewhat opulent style which you may or... More

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Flaine
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28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

Excellent service which is very unusual in the Netherlands. We were upgraded from a standard room to a suite, which is always nice. Ate at the Librije. Challenging taste combos. Good wine arrangement. Owners very hands on.

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Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

We spent 4 nights at Librije's which was split up by 5 days of cycling. The first room we had was on the second floor and was fabulous. When we returned, the hotel was booked and we were given a room on the third floor. The temperature outside was in the high 80's. The AC couldn't keep up, To make... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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24 reviews 24 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012 via mobile

We booked the hotel with dinner. If i had to pay the price for only the hotel room I think the price is too high. But now the whole package deal was great. The service is great, the rooms are nice and breakfast is excellent.

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Oegstgeest, The Netherlands
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63 reviews 63 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2012

We can be clear about one thing: the food in the restaurant is great. Probably one of the best restaurants there is in The Netherlands. But don't stay at the hotel, because that was quite a disappointment and surely overpriced! They pretend to be top of the bill, but don't live up to it. Some examples. 1. We noticed a... More

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Arlington, VA
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32 reviews 32 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012 via mobile

I stayed in this hotel for work, but it really i s a unique place. The service is tremendous starting with the butler who helps with your bags. The rooms are all unqiue, built from a 1700s era building that once was a women's prison. You still have bars on some windows and cell doors in the dining area. The... More

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Also Known As:
Librije's Hotel Zwolle
Address: Spinhuisplein 1, Zwolle 8011ZZ, The Netherlands
Region: The Netherlands > Overijssel Province > Zwolle
Amenities:
Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Zwolle
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Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The stylish 5-star Librije's Hotel opened its doors in Zwolle in May 2008. It is situated in a monumental building, only a few minutes walk away from the renowned 3-star restaurant 'De Librije'. The hotel accommodates its own restaurant as well as a cookery and oenology school ... more   less 
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