General

Two elegant and deluxe function halls, each one with its own facilities. They are equipped for panels and come with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, forming the ideal location to hold meetings, presentations, cocktail parties, lunches, banquets, gala dinners? A variety of events in an ideal milieu and an incomparable setting.

Location

Located in the 9th arrondissement, in the Opera area, the hotel is right in the heart of the Grands Boulevards quarter, a stone's throw away from the Place Vendôme and ten minutes from the Louvre. The Banke is the ideal location to enjoy the City of Light. Recapturing the boulevardier spirit of the Belle Époque, the Hotel Banke is a spectacular and typically Parisian classical building. Designed by the architects Paul Friesse and Cassien Bernard in the ?Eiffel? style, the building was formerly the headquarters of CCF bank. It is a building resplendent with history, which has been transformed into a luxury resort to embark on a new era in 2008. Luxury, designer hotel in the centre of Paris. In line with the rest of our chain of hotels, this magnificent four-star superior hotel offers all the services of a five-star hotel. Located in one of Paris' most luxurious shopping districts, the Opéra area, on Rue La Fayette, next to Boulevard Haussmann, the Hotel Banke stands out as a mark of refinement for both its decoration and the new concept it has brought to the Parisian hotel industry.

Rooms

93 magnificent rooms, some with spectacular, incomparable panoramic views of the Sacré C?ur, and 60-square metre suites, ideal for long stays. Without question, the best accommodation in Paris.

Exterior

Paris is culture, glamour, art, history, charm and much more? With over 30 million tourists a year, Paris is the most visited city in the world. Everything can be found in the City of Light. The Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Sacré-C?ur Basilica, the Madeleine Church, Les Invalides, the Pantheón, the Arche de la Défense, the Opéra Garnier, Montparnasse, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, the French National Museum of Natural History, Paris Casino, Galeries Lafayette, the Printemps department store, the Folies Bergères, the Opéra-Comique, etc. Its long list of internationally renowned monuments and museums represents a level of cultural wealth that is impossible to find in any other European capital. We must not forget its theme parks, Disneyland Paris and Parc Astérix, and the Bateaux Mouches excursion boats on the Seine, which guarantee fun for all visitors. Discover our special offers and packages ? the best option for visiting the French capital.

Lobby

You are invited to let yourself be carried away by the elegant, optimistic and passionate spirit with which the Hotel Banke has been conceived. Step through the light from the crystal dome of the hotel's magnificent lobby, decorated in the post-Napoleon III style, to journey through the major civilisations of mankind's history. An ?Eiffelesque? staircase is your route through the different cultures to be discovered as you climb to the upper levels. Classical architecture and avant-garde design give way to a collection of original pieces of Egyptian art, Roman mosaics and sculptures from the 2nd and 3rd centuries and a collection of Greek vases from one of the most significant private collections in Spain. The most ethnic, magic and spellbinding area corresponds to the display of totems and figures from Papua New Guinea, Chinese portraits from the 18th and 19th centuries and a collection of 19th-century Buddhist and Hindu figures. Original pieces of African art, early-twentieth century modernist posters from Paris and contemporary paintings by Dalí, Picasso, Tàpies, Miró, Guinovart and Brossa light up the rest of the areas, culminating in a combination of contrasts that transforms the hotel into a place of distinction and a treat for all who appreciate good taste.

Restaurant

Two restaurants (one of which is gastronomic), a night club, a spa zone, an art collection. Undoubtedly, this is a hotel in which to enjoy Paris with the personalised touch only offered by Derby Hotels Collection. Just 500 metres from the Paris Opera House, the Restaurant ?Banke? offers excellent quality avant-garde Mediterranean cuisine. A mélange of Mediterranean flavours, aromas and textures brought to the French capital by our Chef. Breakfasts, celebrations, banquets, private meetings? everything is on hand to satisfy your needs in a setting where luxury can be touched and perceived, felt and breathed. Designed to cater to the needs of Parisian boulevard sophisticates, the bar ?Coctelería? is located to the right of a circular bar that forms the epicentre of social activity. It is a pleasant space steeped in good taste where you can enjoy a delicious cocktail and feel special. Unquestionably, the ideal place to see and be seen in Paris. A multifunctional space that, depending on the season, is used as a bar or a hall for hosting private events. An ideal chic bar that combines the intimacy of a private club with the familiarity of a place to meet friends.