Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph CollectionvsThe Peninsula Paris
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, The Peninsula Paris ranks marginally higher than Hotel Banke. The Peninsula Paris is ranked #32 in Paris with praise from 10 reviewers including Gayot, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
The Peninsula Paris
19 Avenue Kleber, 75116 Paris, France
From $997/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Rooms range from 375-sq-ft units at the bottom of the tariff card to five fabulous rooftop suites boasting private garden terraces." Full review
Gayot
"With its first foray into Europe, The Peninsula Hotels group brings a glamorous addition to the luxury hotel scene in the City of Lights."
Oyster
Luxury
"The 200-room Peninsula Paris, located in the 16th arrondissement near the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees, is one of the city's top luxury hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
92.1
"Behind the meticulous craftsmanship lies 21st-century technology that makes the 200-room Peninsula Paris one of the most highly anticipated contemporary hotels." Full review
Fodor's
"The lavishly appointed Peninsula raises the bar for luxury hotels in Paris." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s fitting The Peninsula Hotels group’s first outpost in Europe is in Paris, a city where inconspicuous grandeur is a way of life." Full review
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Diners can choose to eat inside the restaurant or outside on the large picturesque terrace.
Jetsetter
"Avenue Kléber gem with over-the-top opulence, a luxe spa sanctuary and a rooftop atrium restaurant with Eiffel Tower views." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A Hong Kong vision of Parisian luxury, lavishly redone with vast corridors, a reception dripping with glass leaves, panelled bar and meticulously restored rococo salon." Full review
Departures
"Beautifully restored Haussmanian architecture, an impressive spa, spacious guest rooms, and a diverse array of restaurants and bars." Full review
Hideaway Report
96.0
"Luxurious hotel in a spectacularly restored and modernized century-old building in the 16th arrondissement, a short stroll from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées." Full review