Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection vs Hotel Plaza Athenee
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Plaza Athenee is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Banke. Hotel Plaza Athenee ranks #1 in Paris with positive reviews from 19 reviewers including Not For Tourists, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection
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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."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"The heart of this hotel is an extravagant lobby with an arched colonnade, colored in deep reds and gold."
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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."
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Hotel Plaza Athenee
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25 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
From $806 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
Star
"This luxury Parisian hotel par excellence opened its doors in 1911... the essence of comfort!"
Frommer's
"The Plaza Athénée, an 1889 Art Nouveau marvel, is a landmark of discretion and style."
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Concierge
"The world's young, rich, and titled check in here to check out one another, disporting themselves in one of the city's hottest bars and two of its highly rated restaurants."
Fodor's
"Superlative; the word sums up the overall impression of this glamorous landmark hotel on one of the most expensive avenues in Paris with luxury shops."
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Insight Guides
"This palatial hotel, featuring lavish Versace decor, offers 190 soundproofed rooms, a disco, a restaurant and suites furnished in Louis XVI or Regency style."