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Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph CollectionvsHotel Design Sorbonne
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Banke is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Design Sorbonne. Hotel Banke has a TripExpert Score of 79 with approval from 8 publications like Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Gayot.
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
Hotel Design Sorbonne
DK Eyewitness Time Out Gayot Fodor's
EuroCheapo Frommer's
6 rue Victor Cousin, 05 Arr., 75005 Paris
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
DK Eyewitness "Long a favorite with the parents of Sorbonne students, this hotel has been decorated in luscious turquoise, green, and orange."
Time Out "It's out with the old at this charming, freshly renovated hotel... with bold, designer wallpapers, floral prints, lush fabrics and quotes from French literature woven into the carpets." Full review
Gayot "Intimate and cozy, this hotel boasts a mix of classic furniture and contemporary lines with modernized baroque décor."
Fodor's "For what French students pay to study at the Sorbonne, visitors can stay a few nights next door at this swanky design hotel." Full review
EuroCheapo "The Hotel Design Sorbonne is a sleek three-star "design hotel" with a boutique style, modern furniture, and dramatic lighting." Full review
Frommer's "In the thick of the student quarter facing La Sorbonne, this cozy boutique hotel combines comfort with an unusual, but classy decor" Full review
