West Virginia Penitentiary

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Escapes, rampages and protests. Life in the clink has never been short of drama. Plan a trip to West Virginia Penitentiary to find out more about what went on behind its walls.

Need to know where you can find West Virginia Penitentiary? It's in Moundsville, and an entrance fee applies. If you've got time on your side, swing by Grand Vue Park, Grave Creek Mound and Marx Toy Museum as well. They're not far from the historic jailhouse.

Compare 103 hotels close to West Virginia Penitentiary with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Lafayette Inn
Lafayette Inn
2 out of 5
95 Teletech Dr., Moundsville, WV, 26041
The price is $65 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$65
per night
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Moundsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Grave Creek Mound and West Virginia ...
5.6/10 (6 reviews)
Room not even cleaned
"The stay was absolutely awful. When I got there the first room they put me in hadn’t it even been changed or cleaned. She was nice about it and she put me in room 120. And this room even though it was cleaned, five minutes into staying in my room I started smelling cigarettes so I open the door and ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2022

Lafayette Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moundsville, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moundsville, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
225 TELETECH DRIVE, Moundsville, WV, 26041
The price is $137 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$137
per night
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moundsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Grave Creek Mound and West Virginia ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
"The place was immaculate. Clean rooms, clean common areas, good breakfast. We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely return if in the area again."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2023

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moundsville, an IHG Hotel
Sleep Inn & Suites
Sleep Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
8 Walmart Dr, Moundsville, WV, 26041
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $105 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$105
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moundsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)
Very nice
"Check in was great. Atmosphere very nice. The room is beautiful and the bed is very comfortable. We love the walk in shower. Stain on carpet was a little off putting, but otherwise nice stay."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023

Sleep Inn & Suites
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Grand Vue Park

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4.5/5(10 reviews)

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Best Lodging Options Near West Virginia Penitentiary

Lafayette Inn
Lafayette Inn
2 out of 5
95 Teletech Dr., Moundsville, WV, 26041
Lafayette Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moundsville, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moundsville, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
225 TELETECH DRIVE, Moundsville, WV, 26041
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moundsville, an IHG Hotel
Sleep Inn & Suites
Sleep Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
8 Walmart Dr, Moundsville, WV, 26041
Sleep Inn & Suites
Haven Inn
Haven Inn
2 out of 5
302 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale, WV, 26038
Haven Inn
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wheeling at Highlands
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wheeling at Highlands
2 out of 5
85 Fort Henry Rd, Triadelphia, WV, 26059
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wheeling at Highlands
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack
3.5 out of 5
1 S Stone St, Wheeling, WV, 26003
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack
McLure House Hotel
McLure House Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1200 Market St, Wheeling, WV, 26003
McLure House Hotel
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wheeling at The Highlands
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wheeling at The Highlands
2.5 out of 5
660 Cabela Drive, Triadelphia, WV, 26059
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wheeling at The Highlands
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wheeling Tridelphia Area
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wheeling Tridelphia Area
3 out of 5
908 National Road, Wheeling, WV, 26003
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wheeling Tridelphia Area
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