Banks Mansion - Amsterdam

Herengracht 519-525, Amsterdam, 1017 BV Netherlands
Hotel Info: 866-539-8430
Guest rating 4.8 / 5
96% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 3.4)
Location. Set in a corner building with a neo- classical columned façade, the chic Art Deco-influenced Banks Mansion Hotel opened in 2004 and overlooks the Herengracht canal, one kilometre south of Amsterdam's Centraal Station. The nearest airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Aurport, 20 kilometres from the hotel.Hotel Features. Adjacent to a typical Amsterdam canal bridge, guests enter this previous bank building through a corner entrance. Inside, the sophisticated 1920s-style lobby features leaded ...
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  • 4.8 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 96% Recommended
  • 26 Reviews
  • 4.8  Hotel Service
  • 4.7  Room Comfort
  • 4.5  Hotel Condition
  • 4.9  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (26) 4.8
Business (3) 4.7
Romance (4) 5.0
Family (4) 5.0
With Friends (0) 0
All Others (15) 4.7

Overview

Location. Set in a corner building with a neo- classical columned façade, the chic Art Deco-influenced Banks Mansion Hotel opened in 2004 and overlooks the Herengracht canal, one kilometre south of Amsterdam's Centraal Station. The nearest airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Aurport, 20 kilometres from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Adjacent to a typical Amsterdam canal bridge, guests enter this previous bank building through a corner entrance. Inside, the sophisticated 1920s-style lobby features leaded stained glass, rich wood panelling, and Art Deco motifs. Clusters of wood-framed armchairs and sofas accommodate a mixture of weekday business and weekend leisure guests, who relax by the fireplace while the enjoying canal views. Those needing to catch up with work can make us of the complimentary Internet corner with two PCs; wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel (first 50 minutes of wireless Internet use are complimentary each day).

Guests of the Banks Mansion can start their morning tucking into breakfast in The Kitchen, offering a hot and cold buffet and open kitchen area in home-style surroundings. During the day visitors lounge in the lobby area taking advantage of an unlimited buffet of drinks and snacks.

Two popular forms of recreation and ways to explore Amsterdam are cycling and boating, both of which can be found a block from the hotel.

Guestrooms. Spread across four floors, the Banks Mansion Hotel's 51 guestrooms are characterised by a blend of Amsterdam School, Berlage, and Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design. Work areas comprise desks with leather swivel chairs and high-speed Internet ports, while flatscreen televisions include satellite channels, complimentary in-house movies, surround-sound speakers, and CD and DVD players.

Expert Tip. Visitors keen to experience the real Old Amsterdam should head over the bridge towards Prinsengracht. Most of the canal houses on this stretch were built during the Dutch Golden Age, characterised by charming narrow streets, slender canals, and many fine examples of 17th-century architecture.

Fees:
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Amenities

Services

  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Multilingual staff
  • Room service
  • Shoe shine
  • Steam room

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Accessibility Features

This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom phone
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • CD player
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Minibar
  • Non-smoking only
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Wake-up calls
  • Welcome amenities
  • Wireless Internet access

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Fireplace in lobby;
  • Number of floors: 4;
  • Number of rooms: 51;
  • Smoke-free property;
  • Video library;
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Dining

Guests of the Banks Mansion Hotel enjoy a complimentary buffet or cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and and an around-the-clock buffet of complimentary drinks and pastries, including beers, wine, spirits, freshly ground coffee and a range of teas.

The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options in the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:
ZuidZeeland
Het Tuynhuis
Hooghoudt
d'Antica
Tempo Doeloe

Recreation

Two popular forms of recreation and ways to explore Amsterdam are cycling and boating, both of which can be found a block from the hotel.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.


  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boating nearby

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Banks Mansion Canal Loop

A short guide to Canal Loop

The classic Amsterdam image of stately canals, the Canal Loop is principally the Herengracht and Keizersgracht, lined with gracious tall 17th and 18th-century houses. Some of these are now museums, most notably the eccentric Kattenkabinet. The Amstel is a more down-to-earth waterway, lined with houseboats and famous for its classic much–photographed Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge). The floating Flower Market is also a much-loved canal feature.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • Canal Loop - 200 yards
  • Bloemenmarkt - 200 yards
  • Munttoren - 200 yards
  • Rembrandt Square - 200 yards
  • Reguliersdwars Clubs - 200 yards
  • Muntplein - 200 yards
  • Kalverstraat Shops - 200 yards
  • City Centre Amsterdam - 200 yards
  • Willet-Holthuysen Museum - 400 yards
  • Allard Pierson Museum - 400 yards

3.0+ mi

  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 7.1 miles
  • Rotterdam Airport (RTM) - 35 miles

Reviews

Banks Mansion 2009.11.16
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 16, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2009.11.12
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Loved It"

Reviewed by Susan of New Orleans on Nov 12, 2009

Friendly, welcoming staff! Pamela met us & came out from behind the desk to greet us & aqquaint us with the hotel. There was a welcoming fire in the fireplace and while housekeeping did a last minute check on our room we had welcoming bottles of water. We were shown to our room within minutes even though it was only 11am & no extra charge. This is an all inclusive hotel. The drinks, snacks, coffee, cookies, apps & breakfast are included. Beds were great, bath was wonderful with soaking tub & seperate shower. The bath was private, no glass wall. Brandy, whiskey or gin in decanters on a small bar & snacks/drinks in the minibar. Patrick, pointed us in the right direction for shopping. Very nice staff at this hotel. We had a brandy before walking to a small restaurant just out the door and to the right called "Get toGether". Very nice staff, food & reasonalby priced. Great location. We had breakfast in our room and called down for a taxi when leaving our room. When came into the lobby, the cabbie meet us at the desk & loaded our luggage. Taxi to & from airport 51 to 52 Euros. To sum it up in one word, "Excellent".

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2009.08.08
Recommended Trip type: Family "Amazing Hotel!!!!!"

Reviewed by Rachael of Melrose on Aug 8, 2009

How welcoming and how great is the complimentary mini bar and lobby full bar. The staff is so helpful. Has a "can-do" attitude.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2009.08.03
Recommended Trip type: Family "Wow!!!"

Reviewed by Rachael of Melrose, on Aug 3, 2009

All I have to say is complimentary mini bar and complimentary full bar in lobby!!!!!!!! Staff very kind, patient and willing to go the extra mile to help.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2009.07.20
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Excellent Hotel"

Reviewed by S of N IRELAND on Jul 20, 2009

Banks Mansion is an excellent hotel in a great location - between the flower market and museum district. The staff were very helpful, recommending good restaurants and making reservations. The free minibar and complementary drinks/snacks is a superb idea and ideal after a long day of sightseeing. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a friendly and relaxing place to stay in Amsterdam.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2009.05.04
Recommended Trip type: Romance

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 4, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2009.03.24
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Definately not a boutique hotel experience"

Reviewed by N of London on Mar 24, 2009

ALthough I can' fault Banks Mansion for the service or clealiness I must admit I was very underwelmed by the whole experience. We were away for my husbands birthday and I had spent a long time trying to find an intimate boutique hotel with a great location. From the description I thought Banks Mansion would fit the bill perfectly, however the experience was like any other bland hotel experience, just with less rooms and free drinks in the'living room' (actually the lobby!) Our room barely had a window and looked out over a wall, the bathroom was massive and very well appointed but the room fel cramped and dark.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2009.01.27
Recommended Trip type: Business "Stylish oasis"

Reviewed by R of Stratford on Avon on Jan 27, 2009

Amsterdam is full of hotels but nothing else is as stylish as Banks Mansion. Situated just around the corner from Rembrandt Square, this small, boutique hotel is a haven of stylish calm. The rooms are not huge but are beautifully furnished with fabrics and furniture that has been thoughtfully selected to complement unusual retro touches such as the mirrors and wall clock. The bathromm, while compact, was spotlessly clean, beautifully styled and offered a n excellent, drenching shower withoptional steam and eucalyptus oil. Drinks in the room, in the mini bar and in the tiny foyer lounge are all free of charge, a nice touch to make you feel at home. All in all, an excellent choice and while Amsterdam seeths and surges outside the windows,Banks Mansion is a haven of charming service and peaceful relaxation.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2009.01.20
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Will use this hotel again"

Reviewed by M of United States on Jan 20, 2009

The staff was extremely nice, the rooms were very comfortable, and the location of the hotel made walking the city and getting to the train station very easy, and the free breakfast was GREAT! The complimentary bar, snacks and internet were a nice addition. Would recommend this hotel and will definitely stay at this hotel again if ever in Amsterdam.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.10.13
Recommended Trip type: Family "Excellent Stay"

Reviewed by Nicole of San jose on Oct 13, 2008

This hotel was awesome, the staff was great, the rooms very nice and confortable. I would recommend this hotel to everyone and would definitely stay again.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.08.07
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Awesome Hotel"

Reviewed by Cinthia of Chesterton on Aug 7, 2008

The Banks Mansion is in a great neighborhood, an easy walk to anywhere in the city. The lobby bar, snacks, mini bar and breakfast were great. -- Such a great deal. The computers in the lobby were great for checking email and for printing tickets to area museums etc.. DVD's at the front desk were and free. Air conditioning in the room was awesome and worked great during a really hot spell that is unusual for Amsterdam. The staff couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. I would recommend this hotel to everyone and hope to go back soon! Loved it!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.08.05
Recommended Trip type: Family "Great Hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 5, 2008

This is a great hotel if you are a single traveler. Enjoyed the living room area where they provided free beverages and snacks. Staff was very helpful in assisting in transportation. Room was great and included complimentary mini bar which came in handy after a long day of sightseeing.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2007.11.15
Recommended Trip type: Romance "needs improvment"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 15, 2007

Improvement with the housekeeping staff

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2007.07.21
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Nice location good value"

Reviewed by JB of NYC on Jul 21, 2007

Everything is included

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2007.05.04
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great Hotel"

Reviewed by Tripp of New Orleans, LA on May 4, 2007

This is an outstanding hotel located in an excellent location in Amsterdam. The hotel is a 15 minute walk from Central Station, 1 minute walk from night clubs and bars, 1 minute walk to the flower market and 1-10 minute walk from many attractions including several squares and the red light. A tram also runs directly in front of the hotel. The staff was very nice and went out of their way to take care of my needs. The room was large for a European hotel and was one of the most confortable beds I have been in at any hotel. I would say that the hotel is comparable to a W brand hotel in the USA.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2007.04.17
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 17, 2007

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

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Banks Mansion 2008.09.09
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Awesome city hotel staff"

Reviewed by V of London on Sep 9, 2008

I could not have asked for a more helpful bunch of people who work at the hotel, are very freindly and very professional. The hotel itself is quite central with easy access to various parts of the city...whether the redlight district or the museums or bars and clubs.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.07.08
Recommended Trip type: All Others "It felt like home from the moment I walked in"

Reviewed by F of North Yorkshire on Jul 8, 2008

It was well worth paying a bit more than my usual budget to stay at the Banks Mansion. The staff are its greatest asset, with cheery greetings from everyone each time they saw us. Decor is quite stylised and interesting, the all-inclusive drinks and snacks such a sensible idea- as if you were in your own home. Same goes for the free internet. Breakfast was fine, very friendly lady supervises. We travel a lot, both for business and leisure, and this was one of the very few hotels I would definitely return to (when I am next in Amsterdam)- it felt right. My thanks to all involved in the hotel for creating such a positive and friendly stay. Great location as well!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.06.07
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great Hotel"

Reviewed by M of Lancashire on Jun 7, 2008

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights in May on our 20th wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time and made full use of the mini bar and TV/DVD in the room and the free bar in the lounge which had a good choice of beverages. We chose a room with a canal view and found it to be well designed, a reasonable size, clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was good with a wide choice of cereals. They cook you omlettes, french toast etc to order. Staff were very friendly and helpful with good local knowledge. Although it is situated by a bridge on a busy road noise was not a problem. During our stay the weather was good and it would have been nice to have had an area outside the hotel where we could sit and enjoy the sunshine with our glass of wine but I'm being picky. Overall a great hotel. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. Recommended

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.04.21
Recommended Trip type: Business "Looking to go back for a leisure break"

Reviewed by J of North Yorkshire on Apr 21, 2008

This hotel is top class. The staff are very friendly. Courtesy call to the room to check everything was fine, smiles and a free bar all helped to make my brief stay very enjoyable. I would certainly recommend Banks Mansion to friends and family.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

The following foreign language reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

Banks Mansion 2008.07.28
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Perfect"

Reviewed by T of Karlstad on Jul 28, 2008

Located perfectly, in between sights, shops, restaurants and canals, this hotel is perfect both for business and pleasure travels. Drinks and snacks included and a very high service level of the staff makes me give this hotel the highest score possible. I will definetly return!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.07.28
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Perfect"

Reviewed by T of Karlstad on Jul 28, 2008

Located perfectly, in between sights, shops, restaurants and canals, this hotel is perfect both for business and pleasure travels. Drinks and snacks included and a very high service level of the staff makes me give this hotel the highest score possible. I will definetly return!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.06.18
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Trevligt hotel i bra läge"

Reviewed by G of Stockholm on Jun 18, 2008

Överlag ett trevligt litet hotell i ett trevlige läge vid kanalen. Frukosten är utmärkt.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.06.18
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Trevligt hotel i bra läge"

Reviewed by G of Stockholm on Jun 18, 2008

Överlag ett trevligt litet hotell i ett trevlige läge vid kanalen. Frukosten är utmärkt.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.03.05
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Sehr gerne wieder"

Reviewed by J of Würzburg on Mar 5, 2008

Exzellentes Hotel, sehr guter, angenehmer Service, alle getränke frei, gemütliche Lobby mit Bar, Frühstück mittelmässig

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Banks Mansion 2008.01.30
Recommended Trip type: All Others "WE à deux bien placé all include"

Reviewed by j of paris on Jan 30, 2008

la particularité de cet hotel c'ets que tt est compris : mini bar, aperitif le soir, grignottage la journée, bref à chaque fois que vous repasser devant votre hotel vous vous y arretez boire un café devant la cheminée !! j'y suis resté 3 jours, cv'ets tres bien placé, demander une chambre en étage.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

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