Hotel V FrederikspleinvsBanks Mansion
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, Banks Mansion ranks slightly better than Hotel V Frederiksplein. Banks Mansion comes in at #30 in Amsterdam with recommendations from 9 publications such as Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Hotel V Frederiksplein
Weteringschans 136, Amsterdam 1017 XV , The Netherlands
From $53/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This mid-range hotel is located on the outer edge of the popular Canal Ring neighborhood, just north of De Pijp." Full review
Fodor's
"These exquisitely designed lounges and guest rooms are a pleasure to experience." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A funky, stylish hotel that attracts hip weekenders, media and design folk." Full review
goop
"The rooms themselves are a welcome place to settle in for a few days, with comfortable beds, cool bathrooms, and (worth mentioning since it’s such a game-changer) excellent shower pressure." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With soothing, leafy views over lush Frederiksplein, but a quick shimmy from the bars and restaurants of Utrechtsestraat, Hotel V exudes a style that's well above its price bracket." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Rooms are thoughtfully decorated with flat-screen TVs, rainfall showers, and cozy leather arm chairs. The business center features two large Apple iMacs and a private meeting space, and bike rentals" Full review
Banks Mansion
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 Telegraph
7.0
"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
Oyster
Upscale
"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