The Poshest Prisons You’ve Ever Seen

When you think of prisons, do you think of cell bars and barbed wire? Strictly regimented lifestyle, inmates packed into tight cells like sardines, and unforgiving, cruel prison guards? And do you think all prisons are exactly that tough? Think again. Because some prisons are even nicer than your crappy one-bedroom apartment. In fact, some of them are positively luxurious. These posh prisons have pools, gardens and even hair salons. Inmates learn trades and, carry their own keys, coming and going as they please. So here are the most posh prisons in the world.

Federal Prison Camp at Alderson, WV

Known as Camp Cupcake, this was home to Martha Stewart. There’s no barbed wire. Women start off in buildings housing over 125 inmates, but with good behavior, they are moved to cottages housing only 60 inmates. They’re are free to roam the grounds during the day as long as they sign out.

Federal Prison Camp at Alderson, WV

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Buildings have TV rooms, a library and common rooms. Inmates can pay to access email. Other amenities include a chapel, an electronic law library, an education building and a hospital. Apprenticeship programs are offered for cooks, teacher assistants and electricians.

Fremont Jail

Inmates across California can pay $155 per night to upgrade from their current cell digs to Fremont Jail. The prison has widescreen TVs and gaming tables. Food, beds, bathrooms and cells are the same as other prisons, so inmates are just paying for the amenities and quieter atmosphere. 

Federal Prison Camp at Montgomery, AL

This federal prison camp is on the Maxwell Air Force Base, meaning there are opportunity to work on the base. Inmates also have access to the base’s music room, pool table and craft room. Prisoners can take a number of correspondence classes from Troy State including art, music and foreign language.