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Banks Mansion
Hotel class 4 of 5
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Herengracht 519-525, Amsterdam 1017 BV, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars
paullv 4 contributions
Las Vegas
Jan 8, 2005
11/16 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Banks Mansion for 4 nights in November. I booked a deluxe room with Canal View but on my first night was given a nice room but with an alley view. I spoke to the staff at the front desk the next day and they moved me to a nicer room with a great canal view. I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good and made it so I was able to skip lunch since I was so full. I made good use of the mini bar in the lobby and met quite a few people there. The night clerk did close the mini bar very late (after 2 am) but I did not find this to be an issue. It was close enough to walk to everything and the neighborhood was very quiet late in the evening. The hotel website did state that internet was free. If you use your own laptop there is only 1/2 hour free during your stay and then the rest of the time you had to pay for access. There were two internet kiosks in the lobby that were always easily accessible and free. I booked this hotel based on the reviews here and I was very happy with my experience.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay January 2005
  • Member since November 20, 2004
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Tourists
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Average price*: $367 (year-round)
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Dont believe the hype!

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1 of 5 stars
hodgeandpodge 1 contribution
wales
Jan 4, 2005
13/28 found this review helpful

This hotel is not what you might expect from reviews and promos. The outside looks grey and worn and in need of a coat of paint. The bars on the outside windows give an institutional feel to the place and when you walk through the small revolving doors you can immediately notice the difference between a 4 and 5 star hotel no one to greet you or help with your baggage getting a large case through those small revolving doors must be an art form. The six hotel staff are pleasant yet inexperienced and unwilling to help with genuine problems. There are only 51 rooms in the hotel, if you are there its likely it will be fully booked so there is little play with your room. You get what youre given like it or lump. We reserved a deluxe room and were given a standard they then tried to pass this off as a deluxe but when checking friends that were staying at the hotel who had ordered the same room this clearly a standard/superior room, Do they think people are stupid? There is also a wide difference in the amount every one paid some people were unlucky enough to pay 250 euro per night some paid 98 euro no doubt for similar rooms. Food was also poor. When checking in they say the bar is open 24 hrs a day, this isnt true the night man closes it at 0200hrs. All in all Very expensive for what u get its not luxury I am a hotelier of 20 years and look back and laugh about this small hotel. We tried to check out within twenty minutes of arrival they charged 197 Euro......Money well spent

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Fantastic days in Amsterdam

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4 of 5 stars
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madrid
Dec 9, 2004
4/12 found this review helpful

The Banks Mansion is great. Silent, in very good place, only 51 rooms. You are like at home.

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I felt like I was in a fabulously designed palace!

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Phildelphia, PA
Nov 22, 2004
9/17 found this review helpful

I had an amazing time at Banks Mansion. The room was so comfortable with free drinks and a cozy bed. The bathroom was gorgeous and so comfortable after a long 6 hour flight. The internet is free and people don't abuse their time. The "living room" of the hotel was cozy enough to be left alone or inviting enough to meet travel-goers. The living room bar was always open with free goodies. It was close to everything. Remember to try the pancakes in Amsterdam. We kept getting up late for the free breakfast, but the last day we made it and it was spectacular. Well worth every penny!!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2004
  • Member since September 27, 2004
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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A real find in Amsterdam

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Glasgow, UK
Nov 16, 2004
12/18 found this review helpful

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Average price*: $367 (year-round)
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Address: Herengracht 519-525, Amsterdam 1017 BV, The Netherlands