The Banyan Hotel Fort Myers, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Very nice in the heart of the Riverwalk area. No parking however, you will need to park on the streets if you dont do valet.

We love this location right in the middle of downtown Fort Myers, Florida. We've stayed here a few times, including before the recent renovation. There is a an interesting variety of rooms with different layouts which we enjoyed. This time we chose a King room with balcony and city view. The balcony is small but big enough for 2 people and while it does have an ok "city view," it also looks down upon another roof below with all the air conditioners (something we do not like when paying extra for a "view"). However, you can also see the river along with a bit of Patio DeLeon, in the middle of downtown Fort Myers. At night, is where the view shines with all the colorful lighting and usual music can be heard from live musicians. This room is fairly large for a boutique hotel with a larger than usual TV. However, the TV and dresser on which it sits are oddly placed in a corner at an angle, and pretty far from the bed detracting from the size of the screen. Programming is not in HD and also not set to the correct proportions (everything was vertically compressed) and the remote does not allow adjustments for this. It has a nice kitchenette area with a mini fridge but no microwave which we thought it should have given the price for the room and how inexpensive small microwaves cost (It may have been an option but it should already be there). Shower is very nice but every 30 seconds the water pressure dropped, then climbed back up - no biggie, just odd. Toilet paper seemed cheap for this type of hotel but all other items seemed to match this type of hotel. You have to pay $3 per bottle for the 2 bottles that are already in the room. It's like "nickel and diming" for something as inexpensive as bottled water - like having no microwave, it takes away from the experience given the price of the room. Some light fixtures were not fully seated into the ceiling and like most hotels, the air vent in the bathroom had visible dust (I realize most people don't even look at these things, but I tend to notice it). The bed, although newer, was very firm, and not what we typically find in an upscale hotel. The walls are "thin" allowing sounds from outside and adjacent rooms to be heard which is just an observation, not necessarily a negative. Front desk personnel were friendly, professional and helpful. Parking options are basically valet or one of 2 nearby parking garages. One parking garage is literally across the street which worked great for us at a lot less than using valet - pros and cons to each. The ice machine on our floor was not working which requires you to acquire ice on another floor (we were on the 7th floor - the top floor). There is a nice little rooftop bar which has a similar view of the city as our room but a little higher. The bar area has decent seating with a good mix of small couches, chairs and high top tables. We did not eat or have room service during this stay but it's available. Overall, it's a very nice, small hotel in an ideal, convenient location and we will definitely go back.

Valet was so overwhelmed cars everywhere in the streets. I’m not sure if the pool was closed or out of service. Their posted permits for the pool and elevators were way past due. Room was nice, but very loud with traffic and parties all night.

I will come back. However, I didn't like the rooftop. The bar area especially needs to have an open and larger windows. We were here for the 4th of July and the bar area section had the smallest Windows. It was ridiculous. They really need to make it a larger window or open it up.. other than that we were satisfied with the ground level and happy with ichiban restaurant ‼️

My husband and I stayed in a corner suite on the seventh floor, and while the room’s layout initially appeared modern and inviting, the actual condition of the space made our stay extremely disappointing. The cleanliness throughout the suite and balcony was far below acceptable standards. The outdoor chairs and cushions were covered in bird feces that clearly had not been cleaned or replaced in a long time, making the balcony unusable. Inside the room, the floors were dirty, there were trip hazards from uneven transitions, and we noticed grime in multiple areas, dust buildup, dead bugs, and dirty curtains that looked neglected. The windows and shades were especially concerning, the shades were dusty and stained, and the windows, particularly in the bathroom, were absolutely filthy, covered in streaks, residue, and visible dirt that made it obvious they hadn’t been cleaned in months. Even the headboard had visible handprints, which made it clear the room had not been properly sanitized before our arrival. Comfort and safety were also issues. The temperature inside the hotel, including the hallways and especially the elevator floor, was uncomfortably hot. To make matters worse, only one elevator was working, causing long waits and crowding, which was especially inconvenient. Overall, our stay was overshadowed by the lack of cleanliness, maintenance, and basic comfort. The suite had potential, but the condition of the property made it impossible to enjoy.

Valet was quick and informative. Front desk was very helpful with early check-in and tips on where to go. Room was clean and fresh. Only issue was that the window shades had no black out option. The room was too bright from the moment the sun rose.

Lack of self parking in property. Your options are parking on the street or valet at $30.00 a night or a parking garage about a block from the hotel. No complimentary breakfast in property.

Annette and Velshi are wonderful stay at least twice a month always nice stay the staff is super helpful love you guys

Lady at the front desk was absolutely rude and unhelpful. I had paid for my room already, had the receipt, saw the charge on my account but she insisted I hadn't paid. She would not give me my room key and would not get the manager. I was forced to pay again and involve *******. ******* contacted the front desk at the hotel and after making them wait (and me) for over 30 mins, told ******* she was the only one working and too busy to answer their questions. Keep in mind I was standing in the lobby the whole time and no one was there checking in but me.