Mandarin Oriental, ParisvsHotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection
Both Hotel Banke and Mandarin Oriental, Paris are praised by expert writers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Paris ranks marginally better than Hotel Banke. Mandarin Oriental, Paris comes in at #31 in Paris with positive reviews from 10 reviewers such as BlackBook, Time Out and Forbes Travel Guide.
Mandarin Oriental, Paris Show All Reviews
251 Rue Saint-Honore, 75001 Paris
From $745/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Just a few blocks from the Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre Museum on Rue Saint-Honore, one of Paris' most fashionable streets, this Asian tiger is a top-tier offering." Full review
Gayot
"At the Mandarin Oriental, Paris, guests seeking an elaborate French escape will find even their most extravagant requests met with a smile."
BlackBook
"This rakishly chic new Mandarin Oriental joins the new religion of resolutely modern glamour; there's not lick of toile de jouy to be found anywhere."
Fodor's
"Lovely Asian-inspired rooms, featuring lustrous dark-wood furnishings and creamy walls, accented with deep mauve or taupe, and spotless white-marble baths." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This five star hotel on chic rue Saint Honoré features 138 rooms and 39 suites decorated with mostly white, contemporary furnishings splashed with touches of color on bedspreads and curtains." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"From the façade to the interior, the hotel is a prime example of Paris’ Art Deco period, though the décor has subtle Asian touches in the form of fresh orchids, butterflies and rich silk accents." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Flanked by designer boutiques on rue Saint-Honoré is Paris' Mandarin Oriental, a bastion of elegance." Full review
Departures
"Located on one of Paris’s most famous shopping streets, Rue Saint Honoré, and a stones throw from Chloé, Armani, and the concept shop Colette, this sleek property is a wonderful choice." Full review
Time Out
"Surrounded by haute couture fashion houses and jewellers in the middle of rue Saint-Honoré, the Mandarin Oriental is inspired just as much by its surroundings at its Asian origins. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"MO's brunch levitates above the masses." 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