Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection, Paris

Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection - Art Nouveau Banking Hall Turned Luxury Hotel with French-Asian Fusion Dining

Located in a Gold Medal-winning 1908 building, this 5-star Paris hotel features a dramatic hexagonal reception hall with high columns, mosaic flooring, and a glass cupola painted in Pompeii red. The Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection displays ethnic jewelry, sculptures, and artworks from Papua New Guinea, China, India, Tibet, and African tribes throughout its premises. The property houses the Josefin Restaurant, serving French-Asian fusion cuisine by Chef Pedro Dias Carvalho, and Le Bar, specializing in cognac, gin, and creative cocktails. Guest rooms feature marble bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, satellite TV, minibars, and air conditioning, while sixth-floor accommodations offer views of Sacré-Coeur. The hotel contains several modular meeting spaces spanning 27 to 2691 ft^2 with a total capacity of 180 people. Situated 820.2 ft from Chaussée d'Antin-La Fayette station and a 10-minute walk from Auber station, the Banke Opera positions guests within 1 mile of the Louvre Museum, Sacré-Coeur, and Place de la Concorde. Multiple dining options surround the property, including Hard Rock Cafe and Grand Cafe Capucines within 1640.4 ft.

Pros

Historical 1908 building awarded the city's Gold Medal for its architecture

Unique collection of ethnic art and jewelry from multiple continents

Sixth-floor rooms offer direct views of Sacré-Coeur

Distinctive hexagonal reception hall with original mosaic flooring and glass cupola

Cons

12.5 miles from Orly Airport

Tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars are 2 miles away