Banks Mansion

Banks Mansion's guests can start their morning tucking into a complimentary breakfast in The Kitchen, offering a substantial hot and cold buffet and open kitchen area in traditional home-style surroundings. During the day visitors can lounge in the lobby area taking advantage of an unlimited buffet of drinks and snacks.

Those needing to catch up with work or stay in touch can make use of the complimentary Internet corner with two PCs; alternatively, wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel (first 30 minutes free, surcharge thereafter). Ice machines and shoe shine facilities are also available on each floor.

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 lead glass panelling and furnishings employ Art Deco lines and motifs. Work areas comprise desks with leather swivel chairs and high-speed Internet ports, while flatscreen televisions include satellite channels, complimentary in-house movies, surround-sound speakers, and CD/DVD players (movie library available at reception).

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

Fully-stocked minibars are complimentary, together with a choice of whisky, gin, and cognac served in cut-glass decanters and replenished daily.