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Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph CollectionvsFamilia Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Hotel Banke ranks slightly higher than Familia Hotel. Hotel Banke comes in at 82 with praise from 9 publications such as Time Out, Star Service and Oyster.
Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
The Telegraph
20 Rue Lafayette, 75009 Paris
From $167/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Situated in the heart of the Belle Epoque business district between the Bourse and the Opera, this former bank building was converted into a unique luxury hotel in 2009."
Frommer's "In the tradition of Derby Hotels Collection, this luxurious boutique hotel is art oriented. Works of art adorn both the public rooms and the accommodations." Full review
Fodor's "Once a stately bank built in the early 20th century, this interesting hotel lies in the heart of the Opera district, with its shops and theaters." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The heart of this hotel is an extravagant lobby with an arched colonnade, colored in deep reds and gold." Full review
Time Out "Some of the executive rooms seem rather small for the price tag, but all is quality here, with parquet flooring, green Bizazza mosaics in the bathroom and luxurious burgundy taffeta on the bed." Full review
Star Service "This stylish Spanish offshoot is one of Derby Hotel's more dramatic offerings, and its Castilian sensibility is a sensation amongst savvy business and leisure travelers." Full review
Gayot "For luxury you can count on, the stately Banke Hotel is worth the investment."
Condé Nast Traveler "The first French property of the Spanish Derby Hotels group... occupies a gorgeous turn-of-the-twentieth-century bank building just steps from the Palais Garnier and the city’s big department stores." Full review
OysterLuxury
"An elegant luxury property conveniently located in the heart of Paris' Opera District, close to several attractions and well serviced by public transportation." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This former Belle Epoque bank has been converted into an attractive and characterful base within walking distance to some of the city's most famous shops, monuments and entertainment." Full review
Familia Hotel
Rough Guide Fodor's
Insight Guides Time Out Gayot The Telegraph
EuroCheapo Frommer's
Lonely Planet
11 rue des Ecoles, 5th Arr., 75005 Paris
From $76/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Rough Guide "Friendly, family-run hotel in the heart of the quartier."
Fodor's "Owners Eric and Sylvie continue to update and improve this popular budget hotel without raising their prices." Full review
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Ask for the Quadruple room if traveling en famille.
Insight Guides "An excellent location, within a few minutes’ walk of the islands and St-Germain-des-Prés."
Time Out "This old-fashioned Latin Quarter hotel has balconies hung with tumbling plants and walls draped with replica French tapestries." Full review
Gayot "The family management of this hotel continually strives to make guests comfortable with a warm welcome and regular renovations."
The Telegraph7.0
"Old-fashioned Familia stands out for its Latin Quarter location." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"Set near the eastern base of the Rue des Ecoles, the two-star Familia is a family-run hotel with personal touches, some interesting perks and rates that can be a good deal for the Latin Quarter." Full review
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Those in search of views should ask for top-floor rooms, many of which offer rooftop vistas down the nearby rues and boulevards.
Frommer's "Perfectly located, close to rue Mouffetard but far from the madding crowds, this is a budget hotel that doesn’t feel like one" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of the most attractive ‘almost budget’ options on this side of the Seine." Full review
