The Westin Paris - VendomevsHotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Banke is the choice of most professionals compared to The Westin Paris - Vendome. Hotel Banke has a TripExpert Score of 82 with accolades from 9 reviewers like Star Service, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
The Westin Paris - Vendome Show All Reviews
3 Rue De Castiglione, 75001 Paris
From $306/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This hotel built in 1878 combines old-world charm... and elegant contemporary touches."
Frommer's
"At this hotel it's location, location, location." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Inside, the hotel’s public spaces are filled with Second Empire exuberance and priceless objects d’art." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This elegant late 19th-century hotel is situated between the Jardin des Tuileries and the Place Vendôme."
Time Out
"In the heart of shopping HQ, the Westin mixes belle époque features with pale limestone walls, beautiful vintage-style furniture (inspired by the 1930s and '40s), a neoclassical fountain and patio." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel offers guests all of the upscale amenities, services and perks one would expect from such a prestigious location."
Star Service
"Planted in a particularly stunning location at Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement, this hotel flanks the Tuileries on one side and faces the Place Vendome a block away." Full review
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Corner units with views of the Louvre and Eiffel Tower are worth requesting.
Condé Nast Traveler
"There's a lot to like about this hotel in Paris's first arrondissement, from its spacious, high-ceilinged rooms, to its 24-hour room service policy, to the toothsome breakfast buffet." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Its 428 rooms and suites, 80 of which have views of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Tuileries, or the Place de la Concorde, mix traditional and contemporary decor." Full review
Afar Magazine
"If you are able to splurge for a stay at the Westin Paris alongside the Rue de Rivoli, and are lucky enough to get a room that looks out on the Tuileries Garden - take it!" 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