Gastronomic prison temple
Original brick arches and barred windows meet quiet luxury in a transformed prison where culinary devotion shapes every detail.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An eighteenth-century women's prison featuring preserved brick arches, barred windows, and original thick timber cell doors.
Notable
Nineteen former prison cells reimagined into spice-themed rooms beneath a dramatic glass-roofed courtyard dining pavilion.
Notable
Bespoke hospitality paired with an eight-course gourmet breakfast, juice pairings, and attentive sommelier-led dining service.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Spinhuisplein, the hotel places you within a short stroll of Zwolle's medieval canal ring and historic town center.
The rooms
Individually styled rooms occupy former cells, balancing heavy timber doors and brickwork with botanical motifs and deep soaking tubs.
Restaurant
De Librije
The three-Michelin-starred dining room sits beneath a glass courtyard roof, serving botanical tasting menus around an indoor tree.
At the table
The moody lounge serves aperitifs and cellar wines along a live-edge timber bar counter lit by candles.
How it began
Built in 1739 as a women's house of correction, the Spinhuis was repurposed to house one of the country's celebrated kitchens.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.