“Banks Mansion is AMAZING. We loved atmosphere and the vibe. Many guests would hangout in the lobby to relax and enjoy a drink. It was safe, clean, and nice! ”
“Very nice hotel in the heart of Amsterdam in a very chic area. Beautiful details in the room and hotel and very friendly and helpful staff. We loved the breakfast every day which was delicious. It is not a big hotel and the room is not huge but it had everything we needed and beautiful decor. The location is perfect. Would stay again.”
“The Hotel is close to the tram station and the staff are very helpful and nice. As we visited Amsterdam on Christmas Day, they sent us a list of restaurants in advance for our information. Indeed, the recommended restaurants are good.”
“reception is nice
Location is great
Decoration is cozy and modern
One room has been upgraded to balcony thanks and my parents love it
Three opportunities
1. Room is a bit dark - one more on top lighting will be better
2. AC in the room causes noise
3. Breakfast is ok but not a little bit behind the nh central near the museum”
“peaceful stay at the house of a local dutch lady who was very helpful and pleasent . the room was very basic and all i really needed as i was out most of the day of my 4 day visit . sezane has a lovley little dog called "pomy" which i hope is well xxx kisses from across the sea pomy . the area was fantasic as it was very close to the museum quarter , but you can only get tickets online to the VAN GOGH museum which i missed ill get there next time ”
"Not a Hotel — More Like a Hostel Charging Hotel Prices
This place is marketed as a hotel, but in reality, it feels more like a hostel — just with hotel-level pricing. You're essentially paying for the location, as it's close to the museum quarter, which is admittedly convenient.
Here are the key issues:
No real reception – There's no front desk. Instead, a staff member at the café next door acts as "reception" from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Poor accessibility – There’s no proper entrance; you have to climb stairs, and taxis can’t stop right outside the property.
Extremely small rooms – The room is tiny, even by Japanese standards. You can't fully open a suitcase on the floor.
No real windows – The only windows face the staircase and a very slow elevator. You can hear everyone passing by clearly.
Inconvenient power setup – Turning off the room lights also cuts power to the outlets, so you can't charge your phone unless you leave the lights on (except in the bathroom).
Basic bedding – Standard hostel-quality linens and pillows (cushions actually).
On the plus side, the room was clean and odor-free — but that should be the bare minimum for any hotel.
Overall, if you’re expecting hotel quality, you’ll likely be disappointed. You're paying for the location, not the experience."
"I emailed the hotel as my check in time 7am, that's why I booked extra day, the hotel confirmed by email. But when i checked in they cannot find my record, also i requested room close to elevator as i had many luggage, they put me at the last room at the end of corridor."