“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.”
“Amazing stay at this B&B in de Pjip neighborhood.
Very easy to get to on arrival via Metro, and also nearby tram stops. About 10 minutes to Centraal, for example. Safe, hip neighborhood.
Was met by Jasper on arrival and he was super nice, accommodating, and helpful. He showed me everything in detail and explained the locks, etc.
The room is huge, and includes a shower room, separate toilet/sink room, kitchenette, sitting area, and balcony. You should note that the shower room has a……
“Great place to stay, beautiful canal view from the room! Really good location and walkable to the city centre. We would have liked more gluten free / allergy friendly options for the breakfast ”
“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 ”
“Love ithe contemporary design. Very comfortable bed. The room was very spacious, Staff was very helpful in showing us the ways to go around the city. Overall. We enjoyed our stay very much.”
“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! ”
"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 really love this hotel! It’s very eco-friendly, comfortable, and smells great. The design is so stylish, and I truly enjoy everything about it.
The only thing that really bothered me was the occasional light knocking sound on the walls throughout the day. It especially affected my sleep at night.
Also, the pillows were too soft for my preference.
If I have the chance, I’d love to stay here again, but I hope the knocking sound won’t happen next time.
Thank you!"