Hotel Jules & JimvsHotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Jules & Jim scores marginally higher than Hotel Banke. Hotel Jules & Jim comes in at 82 with accolades from 10 sources such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Hotel Jules & Jim
11, rue des gravilliers, 75003 Paris
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Opened in December 2011, this contemporary hotel in the less-traveled corner of an up-and-coming part of the trendy Marais district feels almost like an art gallery." Full review
Gayot
"In the south of Pigalle, this highly original hotel blends elements ranging from the fifties to the seventies."
BlackBook
"A welcome reincarnation near Grands Boulevards, the Jules (formerly a boring chain hotel) is a retro boutique with affordable rates."
Lonely Planet
"Contemporary rooms mix raw concrete with marble, wood, glass and other beautiful raw materials." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A brilliant Marais hotel, with friendly young staff and a casual mood." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the heart of the Marais, just 23 slick and modern rooms are spread throughout a purpose-built building and two houses." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Hotel Jules & Jim is a trendy boutique hotel located in the center of Paris, in the Haut-Marais district." Full review
Frommer's
"A cobbled courtyard with an outdoor fireplace merges into a low-key cocktail bar with vintage-inspired furniture, while the rooms—all ultra-comfortable—flaunt hip decor." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Among the increasingly trendy streets of the Upper Marais, this intimate hotel offers a refreshingly low-key place to unpack." Full review
Time Out
"It’s ideal for a nighttime stay or just meeting for a drink, but it's also a haven for art lovers. " Full review
Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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