Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 13 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Het Arresthuis turns a night in Roermond into something to talk about. The former prison in the historic centre has been converted with care, keeping the feel of the building while the rooms, made from the old cells, are cosy, quiet and spotless, with beds guests rave about. Staff are the hotel's strongest point, from the welcome drink to small gestures such as early access for guests arriving in the rain, and breakfast is praised for both food and service. The trade-offs are small but worth knowing. Breakfast is served at the table, so coffee can take a while when the room is busy, and it starts at 8 o'clock at weekends. The restaurant is not open every day, some bathroom fittings are awkward, and parking costs extra. Couples, curious travellers and shoppers heading for the Designer Outlet will enjoy a memorable, central base; anyone after a large spa hotel should look elsewhere.
What Guests Loved
- Guests are struck by the building from the moment they walk in. The conversion respects its past as a prison while the interiors feel modern and cosy, and many describe the stay as an experience in itself.
- The staff are the hotel's strongest point in the reviews. Guests mention a warm welcome with a drink on arrival, early access to rooms after arriving soaked by bike, and attention to detail throughout the stay.
Things to Consider
- Breakfast is brought to the table rather than set out as a buffet, so at busy times guests sometimes waited for coffee or had to order extras. At weekends it starts at 8 o'clock, which early risers may find late.
- One guest found the restaurant closed on a Sunday without having been told in advance. If you plan to dine in, check the opening days when you book.
Should you book it?
Het Arresthuis is worth booking for couples looking for a weekend away with a story — but pick somewhere else if you prefer a breakfast buffet early at the weekend.
Book it if you want
- Couples looking for a weekend away with a story
- Shoppers visiting the Designer Outlet Roermond
Pick somewhere else if
- You prefer a breakfast buffet early at the weekend
- You want a large hotel with a full spa
Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Het Arresthuis?
On Booking.com it scores 9.3/10 from 1,150 guest reviews.
How many stars does Het Arresthuis have?
Het Arresthuis is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Het Arresthuis offer?
Het Arresthuis offers restaurant, bar, sauna, fitness Centre, room Service and minibar.
Weather & sea temperature — Roermond
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Pollartstraat 7, 6041 GC Roermond, Netherlands