Hotel WestminstervsHotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection
Both properties are praised by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Banke scores marginally better than Hotel Westminster. Hotel Banke scores 82 with praise from 9 sources including Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
Hotel Westminster
13, rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris
From $180/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
Star
"The Celadon becomes the Petit Celadon at the weekend, with a simplified menu and more relaxed service."
Fodor's
"On one of the most prestigious streets in Paris, between the Opéra and Place Vendôme, this former inn was built in the mid-19th century and happily retains its old-world feel." Full review
Gayot
"This attractive mid-size luxury hotel is advantageously situated near the Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre."
Oyster
4.0
"In a location that's convenient for both tourists and business travelers, it provides luxury accommodations and a level of service comparable to its five-star neighbors." Full review
Star Service
"Between the Mercure Paris Opera Garnier and Hotel Stendhal Place Vendome Paris, and a few doors from the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome, this property in the 2nd arrondissement remains a Parisian classic." Full review
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Tip: avoid rooms in the -05 series: These are the smallest in the house.
Lonely Planet
"At this Parisian classic, 80% of the rooms are decorated in historical styles (Louis XV and Louis XVI to Napoleon III and Regency), with richly patterned wallpaper and curtains, while 20% have a streamlined, contemporary decor." Full review
Time Out
"The building was once a private townhouse but became a hotel in 1905 and following a welcome makeover in 2015, it now boasts 101 rooms, comprising 80 rooms and 21 suites." 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