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Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam AmericanvsBanks Mansion
Both properties are endorsed by experts. Overall, American Hotel Amsterdam ranks marginally better than Banks Mansion. American Hotel Amsterdam has a TripExpert Score of 81 with recommendations from 9 sources including Star Service, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service
Time Out
Fodor's
Not For Tourists
Jetsetter
Frommer's Lonely Planet
Leidsekade 97, Amsterdam 1017 PN, The Netherlands
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Its impressive frontage has a real majestic air."
Lonely Planet "You can't get closer to the action than this, right off Leidseplein and a quick walk to the Museum Quarter." Full review
Rough Guide "Landmark Art Deco hotel just off Leidseplein that dates from 1900, though the bedrooms themselves are mostly kitted out in standard modern style."
Star Service "The Amsterdam American Hotel was built in 1900 and is officially listed as a historic monument." Full review
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Management can be hard to reach for special requests, but the enthusiastic staff contributes to the youthful, vibrant atmosphere.
Time Out "A dazzling art nouveau monument that's looking extra spruce now that a fountain has been added to its terrace, the public areas here... are all eye-pleasers." Full review
Fodor's "Newlyweds might want to indulge in the Mata Hari Honeymoon Suite, which is named after the spy fatale who celebrated her wedding here." Full review
Not For Tourists "Very old (fashioned), have a look inside."
Jetsetter "An elegant, stylish guest room at a lovely hotel on one of Amsterdam's most popular and central squares." Full review
Frommer's "Amsterdam's iconic American Hotel is an Art Nouveau confection that dominates the buzzing plaza of Leidseplein, right in the heart of the city's bar-and-club action" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The gorgeous Amsterdam American Hotel got its name because the founder of the original hotel, CAA (Cornelis Alidus Anne) Steinigeweg, spent many years in the USA and helped establish a Dutch settlement on Grand Island, New York." Full review
Banks Mansion Michelin Guide
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Star Service Time Out Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Oyster Michelin Guide
Herengracht 519-522, Amsterdam 1017 BV, The Netherlands
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "The handsome Berlage architeaure of this hotel hints at the elegant accommodation on offer here."
Concierge "Instead of relying on high design as so many other new places in the Dutch capital do, it's taking a shot at being the coziest, comfiest hotel in town."
Travel + Leisure "Located on the Herengracht Canal, the Banks Mansion is a stately white-columned hotel housing 51 rooms, many of which display serene water views." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In an imposing former bank, this hotel is all-inclusive: everything, from the Internet to movies to the minibar, is free."
Star Service "Flirty and fun fashion is the foundation for this postcard boutique-hotel for young couples. It is a more conservative version of the Toren and Ambassade." Full review
Time Out "Once you check in to this grand hotel in a former bank building, everything is yours to choose." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"You get far more than a fancy bed here: tipples are complimentary at the self-service wet bar in the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed lobby." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A comfortable hotel in a former bank building, Banks Mansion enjoys a convenient location within reasonable walking distance of most major sights and easy access to public transport." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Set along Herengracht Canal, the 51-room Banks Mansion is a beautiful boutique with an upscale home-away-from-home concept." Full review
Michelin Guide "A stately five-story, granite corner property, aims to be its guests’ home away from home...included in rates are bottomless decanters of whiskey, cognac and gin in rooms" Full review
