hotel brasserie au violon

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7 / 10

5 expert reviews

“Housed in a 12th-century building that served as a cloister and then a prison, the hotel now captivates its clientele with subdued elegance, a peaceful location, and a terrific restaurant.”

– Fodor's

Frommer's Frommer's
"This historic site, once a 12th-century cloister for priests and from 1835 to 1995 a famous prison, is now an offbeat hotel of comfort and grace." Full review
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One generally tries to avoid overnighting in a prison, but not in this case.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This old prison was converted into a modern hotel in the Old Town with a lively French brasserie. The guest rooms were knocked together from old cells, and look into quiet inner..."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic converted prison is modest but charming with a touch of class." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A prison until 1995, the building has been beautifully converted into a 20-room hotel that oozes charm. " Full review

Amenities
Pet Friendly
Free Internet
Restaurant
Multilingual
Meeting Rooms
Breakfast buffet
Telephone

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