FOR most people, spending a night locked up in a cell would be undesirable. But this is a prison cell with a twist - as it's part of a HOTEL. 'Prisoners' at the hotel can experience a night locked up inside the former prison and find out firsthand what life was like inside the dingy cells, with the helping hand of a few modern necessities thrown in. The intriguing 56-room Alcatraz Hotel is located in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and sees guests don striped pyjamas to really get into the spirit of their stay. Receptionist David Woodard, 23, says: “Dr. Michael Koll and Dr. Andreas Kirsch bought the former prison and had the idea to change it into a hotel in 2007, five years after it closed.
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
