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Le Citizen HotelvsHotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection
Le Citizen Hotel and Hotel Banke are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Le Citizen Hotel scores marginally better than Hotel Banke. Le Citizen Hotel comes in at #28 in Paris with recommendations from 9 sources including Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Le Citizen Hotel
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Frommer's
Lonely Planet
96 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The Zen-style decor of light wood, clean lines and predominantly white, blue and grey tones makes for nice airy rooms."
Fodor's "The focus is "green" and urban, with creative use of modern design elements like light wood and ambient lighting to make the most of small spaces." Full review
Frommer's "Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans, or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Situated on a picturesque canal in the 10th arrondissement, though some may find nightly rates a tad high given the location." Full review
Afar Magazine "The design sensibility is Nordic, with bright colors, pale woods, and modular furniture." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Le Citizen is a family-friendly hotel overlooking the Canal St-Martin with its locks, turning bridge, cobbled quaysides, green metal footbridges and lively bar culture." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Nestled on the corner of Canal St Martin is this eco-friendly outpost outfitted with iPads in every room and modern Danish furnishings." Full review
Time Out "Friendly, warm staff make it feel less like a hotel and more like a guesthouse. Each of the 12 rooms, spread over 6 floors, has a view of the famous Canal Saint-Martin." Full review
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Rates: from €150
Added extras: iPad on request from reception
Services: breakfast and a Japanese canteen
This eco-friendly hotel is quite a contrast to the charmingly grubby Canal Saint-Martin.
Frommer's "Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin" Full review
Lonely Planet "Twelve alluring rooms equipped with niceties such as iPads, filtered water and warm minimalist design." Full review
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
