The Black Hole in Winchester, England

The Black Hole offers rooms (cells) with genuine prison doors from the old Clerkenwell prison in London. Mugshot photographs of 19th-century criminals decorate the walls. The breakfast room shelves are made from books, and an old strongbox serves as a bedside table.

Rooms are called cells and include private bathrooms with walk-in showers and baths. Some cells offer cathedral views. A rooftop terrace with city views is accessible 24 hours a day.

A cooked-to-order full English breakfast is included, with gluten-free and vegetarian options. Freshly squeezed orange juice is served each morning. Guests have 24-hour access to a coffee machine, tea, and fruit in the breakfast room.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Wolvesey Castle and less than 1 km from Winchester Cathedral. A multi-storey car park is a 5-minute walk away. Southampton Airport is 20 km from the property.

The Black Hole provides daily housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning services. Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are installed throughout the building. The hotel has facilities for disabled guests, including an emergency cord in the bathroom and grab rails.

Theme: Genuine prison doors from Clerkenwell prison

Rooms: Cells with cathedral views

Dining: Cooked-to-order breakfast with fresh orange juice

Amenities: Rooftop terrace, 24-hour tea and coffee

Location: 5-minute walk from Wolvesey Castle

Accessibility: Disabled facilities including emergency cord