Posted in Arizona May 08, 2019 by

Get Locked Up For A Night In This Arizona Jailhouse Hotel

From its funky pizza joints to off-the-beaten-path motels, Bisbee is a small town full of historic charm and undeniable quirkiness. We’re adding one more obligatory stop to the list: OK Street Jailhouse Hotel. This century-old building once housed some of Arizona’s roughest criminals, but now you can spend a night in it. Take a virtual tour and see if you have what it takes to get locked up:

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Built in 1905, this two-story jail housed prisoners for just over 10 years. The building was shut down when the number of inmates far exceeded its capacity.
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Hiding in plain sight on a downtown Bisbee street corner, you've probably walked right past it without knowing any better.
Today, the historical landmark is a quirky hotel room. With one bedroom and 1.5 baths, it accommodates two guests at a time.
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The ground floor, featuring a small foyer, is where the jailer's office used to be located.
You'll also find a living room, full kitchen, and half-bath on the first story. This particular area was the "Drunk Tank," where intoxicated folks would be kept until they sobered up.
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Whip up your favorite meal and appreciate the privilege of cooking in a place where supper usually consisted of bread and water.
Head upstairs to see where the most serious offenders were held. Formerly a dark, foreboding place, the atmosphere is now warm and inviting.
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The bedroom, closet, and full bathroom with a shower and Jacuzzi tub can be found up here.
You’ll see things from the perspective of both jailer and inmate, letting your imagination run wild with the historical horrors this very building once harbored. You might want to sleep with one eye open.
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Who knows? Maybe a ghost or two still haunt the hallways.

Head to the jail’s website or VRBO listing to learn more and to make reservations.

Address: 9 OK Street, Bisbee, AZ 85603

Have you ever stayed in the OK Street Jailhouse? If so, we’d love to hear all about the experience!

For more information about Bisbee, check out our previous article: It’s Impossible Not To Love The Most Eccentric Town In Arizona.