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Banks Mansion

Herengracht 519-525 Amsterdam, 1017 BV Netherlands

Full-service Amsterdam hotel near Flower Market

Near Rembrandtplein
This chic Art Deco-influenced hotel which opened in 2004 overlooks the Herengracht canal, and is centrally located 200 metres from Amsterdam's Rembrandtplein, and 500 metres from the Flower Market. Show more
Internet access
Banks Mansion's lobby area provides a tranquil space where guests can surf the Internet in front of a real fire, while indulging in a full range of complimentary drinks around the clock.
Minibars in rooms
Smart, airy guestrooms feature Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired décor and furnishings; all include LCD televisions with in-house movies, CD/DVD players, complimentary minibars and decanted spirits Hide

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4.8out of 5

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97%

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Deluxe Room - inc.all drinks, appetizers
1 queen2 twinCotton linens and down duvet. Desk. CD player. Flat-panel television with premium cable channels, free movie channels, and first-run movies. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Laptop-compatible safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include phone, hair dryer, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Deluxe Room Canal View - incl. all drinks,appetizers
1 double or 2 twin beds with choice of pillows. Smart, Art Deco-style decor and furnishings. Flat-screen television with satellite channels, complimentary in-house movies, surround-sound speakers, CD/DVD player. Access to DVD library. Desk with swivel chair and high-speed Internet port. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary minibar and choice of spirits. Coffeemaker. Ensuite bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower, wall-mounted hair dryer, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. More spacious or canal views.
Deluxe room-summer promotion - inc. drinks, appetizers
1 queen bed or 2 twin beds. Desk. In-room safe. TV with premium cable channels, complimentary in-house movies, and DVD player. CD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary minibar and choice of spirits. Coffeemaker., Complimentary bottled water. Makeup/shaving mirror, bathroom phone, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Welcome amenities. Turndown service. Air conditioning and climate control. Non-smoking only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a 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.
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Cash Deposit Required
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Deposit: EUR 50 per night
    • Late check-out fee: EUR 12.50
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
  • The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
    • A 5 percent city/local tax will be charged
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

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 paneling, 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 enjoying canal views.

Offering an all-inclusive concept, the Banks Mansion provides a complimentary "Live Cooking" breakfast in The Kitchen, offering a full breakfast and an open kitchen area in traditional home-style surroundings. The Banks Mansion features The Living area in the lobby lounge, supplying guests with a wide selection of complimentary drinks and appetizers. The neighbouring Business Corner provides two PC terminals offering complimentary high-speed Internet access for guests. Alternately, wireless Internet access is complimentary 24 hours a day.

Limited room service is offered from early morning to late evening. Ice machines and shoe shine facilities are also available on each floor.

  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business services
  • Total number of rooms - 51
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Elevator/lift
  • Business center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Shoe shine
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Computer station
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Parking nearby
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Self parking
  • Shopping on site
  • Umbrella
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Rooms

Spread across four floors, the 51 guestrooms at Banks Mansion Hotel, Amsterdam, are characterised by a blend of Amsterdam School, Berlage, and Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design. Bedside cabinets feature leaded glass paneling and furnishings employ Art Deco lines and motifs. Work areas comprise desks with leather swivel chairs and complimentary high-speed Internet ports. Rooms also include LCD televisions include satellite channels, complimentary in-house movies, surround-sound speakers, and CD/DVD players (complimentary movie library available at reception).

Chequered-tiled bathrooms feature walk-in rainfall showers and include hair dryers, toiletries and bathrobes.

Rooms include Nespresso coffee facilities. Also, fully-stocked minibars are complimentary, together with a choice of whisky, gin, and cognac served in cut-glass decanters and replenished daily.

Room Amenities

  • DVD player
  • CD player
  • Hair dryer
  • Climate control
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Turndown service
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Bathroom phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Non-smoking only
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Welcome amenities
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Air conditioning
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Phone
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Handheld showerhead
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower only
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable television service
  • Flat-panel television
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • First-run movies
  • Free movie channels

Dining

Guests of the Banks Mansion Hotel enjoy a complimentary full breakfast each morning and an around-the-clock buffet of complimentary drinks and appetizers.

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

Limited room service is also available.

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.

  • Scooter/moped rentals on site

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Banks Mansion

4.8
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.8
Hotel condition:
4.7
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
4.8
Neighborhood:
4.8
98%

of guests recommend

out of 47 reviews

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Sherian M from Dallas, TX
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 11 2011

“I would use this hotel again and recommend it to others”

This hotel was well located, the staff was helpful and professional, the rooms were small but well designed and adequate for comfort. The hotel provides many extras, snacks in the lobby, complimentary beverages include wine, beer and full bar. A cozy fireplace in the lobby with several seating areas was appreciated by our group, it provided a conversation and resting area away from our hotel room. Free internet and convenient computers and a printer in the lobby was a plus. My only criticism would be of the small breakfast/dining room, the food and space could be upgraded a notch - maybe a simple fresh flower at each table - a "good morning" from the cook, otherwise we were satisfied with the food.

Area recommendations
Musem area, canals - for a tour
Getting around
Do your homework in advance regarding the public transportation. This is a city of mass bicycle riders, very few city dwellers use cars, visitors use taxis or modern trolleys and its a complicated system.
What to pack
Good walking shoes, warm layers of clothing and an umbrella is you are travelling in the winter months, Amsterdam is a very breezy city. We had to days of damp, cold weather. A camera, the architecture is beautiful and picture worthy.
Must see
The Van Gogh Museum collection is memorable, the Rijks Museum collection was very impressive. A canal excursion is a must and can take as little as an hour to get a good "canal view" of the city. Our two day stay was enjoyable.
A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 7 2011

“Great”

Great

John B from Boston area
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 23 2011

“Charming hotel”

This Amsterdam hotel has a number of positive qualities: Good location near the center of Amsterdam and within walking distance of a number of tourist sites; attractive lobby; very helpful and friendly staff; free breakfasts and mini-bar (both in room and in lobby area). My only negative comment was that our room was surprisingly small, especially for two people to share.

A Traveler from CA
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jun 19 2011

“not impressed”

Paid extra for a room with a view of the canal. We had no view from our room. if you are an alcoholic, this is the place to stay. We expected to have a great choice of appetizers and non alcoholic drinks. The only appetizers were cheese and crackers. The fully stocked mini bar was a joke. No concierge. Felt unwelcome. The breakfast was great. The location was great. Would not stay here again.

Area recommendations
We enjoyed the pedestrian walkway to the Dam and the flower market. They were both close to this hotel. The hop on hop off canal boat was 2 blocks away but the directions from the staff sent us in the wrong direction so we had to flag down a cab to find the boats. The staff did not tell us about the pedestrian walkway or the close proximity to the flower market (1 block) even though we specifically asked if it was nearby. The hop on hop off canal boats were fun. The department store (i think it was called Ilium) on the pedestrian walkway had a snack bar at the very top with an awesome view of Amsterdam.
Robert P from Buffalo
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 12 2011

“Great small hotel in Amsterdam”

Great small hotel. Breakfast included in price was always good. Service at the front desk was superb.

Area recommendations
The entire central city is interesting
A Traveler from Ottawa, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 26 2011

“Most comfortable European Hotel!”

The quality of service was refreshing for a European Hotel. The open bar was a nice touch. The rooms were very small, but the mattress was the most comfortable that I have ever slept on. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend this hotel.

Area recommendations
Walking distance to all areas.
Nathaniel D from Washington DC
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 21 2011

“Centrally located gem”

Not the most inexpensive option in Amsterdam, but especially if you can find a deal or a special offer, a wonderful place to stay. It's located mid-way and easy walking distance between the historic center and the museum area, close to the flower market and the hopping Rembrandtplein and 15 minutes walk to the equally hopping Leidseplein. It's right on the banks of the impossibly charming Herengracht canal. I had a room with no view at all, but facing the back made it very quiet. Lovely and clever furniture, multiple TV stations in multiple languages, very comfortable in every way, huge bathroom with an extra-large bathtub. The bed was great. Only cleanliness concern was some mold at the bottom of the shower stall. All food and drink is included, from the sumptuous breakfast buffet (have the crepe-like pancakes, a Dutch specialty), to all-day coffee and liquor, and snacks including meat, cheese, olives and crackers in the late afternoon). I did have some unfortunate side effects I am fairly certain came from the cut fruit at breakfast, as I had those symptoms the 3 days I had the fruit and did not have them the 2 days I skipped it. Have a banana or orange instead. The staff was great. I bought a huge bouquet of tulips and they gave me a huge vase for them. I left my prescription sunglasses in the room when I checked out, and when I called a few hours later, they immediately said no worries, we have them and we'll mail them to you in the US (for a fee).

Kelley B from Naples FL
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 20 2011

“Great find”

This hotel offered a wonderful stay, comfortable beds and an amazing breakfast. The lobby offered complimentary beverages - both alcoholic and non. The only downside is it was a bit of a walk from the train station.

A Traveler from Baltimore MD
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 15 2011

“More than met my expectations”

Totally enjoyed the hotel - the hot, hot shower, free WiFi, the free wine/drinks and snacks at 5 pm, the "Living" area where everyone congregated and talked, the excellent breakfast (price included) and the very helpful desk staff. The mini bar is part of the hotel fee which means you have water and drinks at all times. Definitely recommend this hotel.

Area recommendations
Van Gogh Musuem with audio tour, Anne Frank House, walk around Jordaan, canal cruise, day trip to The Hague (MC Esher Museum), We went in late April/early May to see Keukenhof Gardens (tulips) - made the mistake of arranging a 9 hr tour MUCH too long - only need 4 hrs there. Pack informal clothing that can be layered since the weather is changeable. We had great sunny but cool weather. The trams are very convenient. The taxi drivers will take advantage - as we learned after a few trips. Always ask them to use the meter and a tip is not expected.
Chris B from Chicago, IL
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 8 2011

“Great small hotel in the Amsterdam canal loop”

This is a really nice small hotel. It is nearly the perfect location in Amsterdam. The service breakfasts and amenities were outstanding. We were there for a full week and would certainly recommend this hotel.

Banks Mansion

Herengracht 519-525 Amsterdam, 1017 BV Netherlands

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Flower Market - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Munttoren - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Muntplein - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Rembrandtplein - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Kalverstraat - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Willet-Holthuysen Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Allard Pierson Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • University of Amsterdam - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • English Reformed Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Begijnhof - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • De Duif - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
  • Stopera - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
  • Amsterdam Museum - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
  • Blauwbrug - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Magere Brug - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

Location Highlights

  • Convention center nearby
  • In city center
  • Water nearby
  • Train station nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • In shopping district
  • Connected to shopping center
  • Metro station nearby

The preferred airport for Banks Mansion is Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol) - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS-Schiphol)

Area:

Canal Ring, Amsterdam, Netherlands: 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.

Banks Mansion

Herengracht 519-525 Amsterdam, 1017 BV Netherlands

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