I could not disagree more with Johnny W. I have been a regular at BCP for over 23 years and have…read morefound the accommodations absolutely delightful. Although some of the regulars are a bit shady. This is certainly a place you need to watch wallet. Also be mindful when the showers are crowded, (mind your soap). But all in all the atmosphere is what you would expect from an establishment such as this. The Staff are all well rounded and well versed in all aspects of the business. This would be the preferred stop for any and all who decide to run afoul of the law in Berks County Pa. Always a vacancy and they always leave a light on for you.

The incompetence of this staff is beyond disgusting. Every department is full of people who sit on…read moretheir lazy asses instead of doing the jobs they're paid to do. I would love to show up to work, do absolutely nothing, and still collect a paycheck. Inmate Accounts was my final straw after speaking with a counselor who had the reasoning skills of a five-year-old. If this is what they call rehabilitation, it's a complete joke. Too many COs come across as cold, heartless, and completely unfit for the responsibility they were given. They represent the lowest standard of law enforcement. If you have a loved one in this system, stay involved. Call. Ask questions. Make sure they know someone on the outside cares about them and is paying attention. There's a reason this jail has a revolving door, and the people running it should be ashamed of themselves.

You get what you pay for, bunch of rotten co*ksuckers. I would not recommend this disgrace of a…read morepolitical biased authority (: What goes around comes back around !

This facility is very poorly administrated. It provides NO rehabilitative counseling or help to…read moreinmates. The system is a private company and any communication with an inmate has a fee. A friend or family member must register for phone or messages so the inmate can message or call and they can only message or phone at a phone call or message cost that the friend or family member must have an account they pay for. To put any funds in the inmates account there is a costly fee. Put $15 into the inmates account "trust fund" and you pay a $5 fee just to put in funds. The social services are a joke. If an inmate requires placement in a recovery or halfway house the inmate must contact and find a placement and they cannot make any phone calls or email or even search. The social worker does not advocate or do the searching- if an inmate can get a s w appointment the s w will place a call on their phone but the inmate has to do the search and connecting. Medical or dental help is limited and sporadic. If an inmate has any funds in their trust fund the medical unit charges $5 for aspirin and $5 to see the prison Doctor or dentist, This is a money making business. It is NOT there to help any inmate recover from anything. Investigations should be conducted. No wonder inmates return, they get released with no help or rehabilitative assistance. This system is a blight on our prison system and has no compassion.

Everything..... The staff is unprofessional and the food is so bad that a dog won't even eat…read moreit..... They won't let you have personal clothes, yet they give you used jumpers that are to last for your entire time there.... Your locked up 23 hours a day and for the hour you do get, you spend it on the unit because they always give the excuse that they don't have enough staff to take you outside..... It's hot in the summer and super cold in the winter.... I became suicidal because of it all and u definitely don't recommend anyone to go there at all , so please stay home out of trouble and whatever you do try not to get yourself locked up !!!!!'n

My dad used to go here quite often. Usually when he needed to get away from mom when she was drunk…read more I didn't think anything of it until one time when he came back pregnant. Always thought this was just an average health spa that maybe gave the odd handy here and there after the massage but I'm pretty sure there is a lot of back room full lay s*x and other activities going on here. Maybe even drugs. The police should investigate this place.

Great subs on Thursdays. 10 out of 10 will try again. I recommend going in April or may.read more

loved my new "roomie" he was giving and taking as was I. Came quick for a murderer. we did our own…read moretats late at night for funsies. DM for pix talent show is always fun.. byol (bring your own lube". Young man Violet runs the show. pays well. won cigs and ramen

What a great prison, this place was sweet! Out of all my stops at different county jails, Chester…read moreCounty Prison certainly takes the cake! Not once during my stay did I fear for the virginity of my anus. Were talking two gyms, contact visits, cable T.V's in every cell and a sweet ass commissary. I'm not even kidding when I say you could get a big bag of potato chips for $2.00! Many of the cells offer beautiful views of the surrounding scenic country side, which is famous for it's horse farms. Don't get your hopes up though as these premium cells are in high demand and there is usually a waiting list. Nothing is perfect I guess.. up until recently we were able to smoke cigarettes and crack the windows open. As far as food, meh, I have experienced better. However, the head chef Darin really made magic with what he had to work with. I really hope he is still there because he did a really great job serving up the food. If I know Darin, he might just still be. The Darin I knew never did like paying his child support. Oh, I almost forgot! During my stay the commissary was selling muscle shirts with a cartoon rendering of a prisoner being held down by a ball and chain. These were not only hilarious but they are sure to make really great gifts and souvenirs as well!!

Nothing great can be said about the prison and staff. Well, the check out process is pretty easy,…read moreI've heard....

Just reading a bit of another review on the side here - yes, I can imagine this would not be a very…read morepleasant place to visit in the winter. Summer visit was a bit warm for that matter. Only a handful of rooms are climate-controlled. Aside from that, though, WOW. I did not know that this gem of a place was nested right here so close for all the time I've spent in this area. Super grateful that some new friends at church were interested in checking it out, b/c while I was aware of this place, it wasn't to the extent that I had made plans to go on my own, nor was I aware of anyone who would want to go with me. I checked out a museum pass from the library, and we headed over after service one Sunday. There's so much rich history in that place, so much education about not just the penitentiary itself but about the prison system in general, and it was just a really illuminating experience walking through the cell blocks, looking into some of the cells, and getting some understanding of what the original intent was, as well as how that evolved over time. I was really impressed by the thoroughness of all the self-guided tour materials, and by all the work that had been done to keep the place in the condition like a preserved ruin. I agree w/ their take, that it doesn't need to be updated, is good the way it is aside from controlling for safety. There's so much to see there, and while I don't foresee going back anytime super soon, I know that if I do, there would still be more to see and learn. There were a handful of really impactful exhibits speaking to prison reform that I really appreciated. Not sure I'm that much of a Halloween person, but that experience sounds potentially fun too.

We saw this was one of the top rated attractions in the Philly area so we visited on a Monday…read moremorning (it's closed on Tuesdays). With our reciprocal museum membership we got free admission. We opted for the self guided tour with their audio headsets. The guide is very informative and if you listened to all of the recording it is 4 hours long! We did the main tour and listed to a few extras. We were there a bit over one hour. Overall it was very interesting and we learned alot about not only this prison but life in this first of a kind place. The place is pretty creepy. It is great that a group has stepped up to save this important piece of history!

This is the worst prison!! I've been there and currently my husband is there. For this review I'm…read morefocusing on one particular thing. They don't give inmates there medications. Even for people who need it for heart conditions. I waited 3 weeks to get my psych meds. My husband has been waiting for his medication for a month now, and still hasn't been given it. This is serious! My friend hung himself in LCP because he wasn't given his psych meds. Ill be working on brining about something very soon. I'd give zero stars.

This place is Great! To start off it looks like an old English castle on the outside. All of the…read moreguards that I spoke with were friendly and polite. The food may not be the best but what do you want for nothing? My time here was too short and I hope to return soon. I would guess that the people giving this place bad reviews are probably just ignorant low-lives.

The Sitch got through it. He did the crime and did his time. The front guard seemed nice.read more

Really nice facilities, I truly enjoyed my stay here. The accommodations were lush...considering…read more The nightly rates can't be beat. I mean I didn't have to pay a thing to stay here. Problem is I didn't get to see much of Manhattan. Oh, and if you get the chance to come here make sure you have the Chipped Beef on Toast, it's the best I've ever had! Guess I shouldn't have killed that guy... He had it comin', he had it comin' he only had himself to blame if you'd a been there if you'd a seen it i am betting you would have done the same

A short-term place for NYC women who've finished their sentences upstate and are awaiting release…read more Here they can have visits from local family members. College courses used to be offered to them. Not sure about now.