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This fascinating new hotel is a converted prison, offering both cell-style and conventional rooms. It is located near the Japanese Garden in the center of Kaiserslautern, at the edge of the Pfälzer Wald forest. Dating from 1867, the Alcatraz Hotel am Japanischen Garten is Germany’s first prison-hotel. In the cell-style rooms, guests can taste a little bit of prison life via barred windows, original prison beds (made by prison inmates), and even a washbasin and toilet in the room. Breakfast can be served through the hatch of the original prison door if you wish. A new à la carte restaurant opened in 2013. However, the cell-rooms of the Alcatraz Hotel are not without modern comforts, and each includes free wireless internet access. Those who prefer more conventional comforts may prefer the hotel rooms or suites. These feature an private bathroom. The Hinter Gittern (Behind Bars) bar is ideal for rounding off a busy day with a few drinks before escaping to your quiet cell or room.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Room Type
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1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
5.3
Low score for Kaiserslautern
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  • Rahmoune
    Morocco Morocco
    The room was clean , the staff is so nice and helpful , the breakfast was amazing
  • Steven
    Italy Italy
    Comfortable bed, interesting locale. Good breakfast, free parking in the downtown area of Kaiserslautern. Well priced for all that is offered. Nice staff!
  • Darin
    United States of America United States of America
    Perhaps my favourite hotel in Kaiserslautern. Staff and Rooms and Facilities were terrific. Solidly-good breakfast. It's a fun place to stay and very comfortable with easy parking on premesis.

Hotel area info

Amenities of ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Express check-in/out
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Elevator
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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    FAQs about ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten

    • Check-in at ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten include:

        • Single
        • Double
        • Suite

      • ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten is 1,950 feet from the center of Kaiserslautern. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at ALCATRAZ Hotel am Japanischen Garten may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.