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.


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