HOTEL BANKE OPERA, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, Paris

Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection - Art-filled 20th-century bank building with French-Asian fusion dining and cocktail bar

Located in a Gold Medal-winning 1908 building 820.2 ft from Chaussee d'Antin-La Fayette, this 5-star Paris hotel features a dramatic hexagonal reception hall with high columns, mosaic flooring, and a glass cupola. The former bank's heritage shines through Hotel Banke Opera's crimson-walled interior, showcasing collections of ethnic jewelry and sculptures from Papua New Guinea, China, India, Tibet, and Africa. Air-conditioned rooms offer marble bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, while sixth-floor accommodations provide views of Sacré-Coeur. The Josefin Restaurant serves French-Asian fusion cuisine by chef Pedro Dias Carvalho, while Le Bar specializes in cognac, gin, and creative cocktails. Multiple function spaces span from 27 to 2691 ft^2, accommodating up to 180 guests. The Autograph Collection property stands within 1 mile of the Louvre, Tuileries Garden, and Place de la Concorde. Major attractions including Musée d'Orsay and The Centre Pompidou are within 1 mile.

Pros

Historic bank building features preserved architectural elements including mosaic floors and glass cupola

Extensive collection of international art and artifacts displayed throughout

Sixth-floor rooms offer direct views of Sacré-Coeur

Multiple modular event spaces accommodate various group sizes

Cons

12.5 miles from Orly Airport

Limited restaurant seating with only three dozen covers