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Hotel François 1er

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with bar/lounge, near La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

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Near La Rochelle's historic Vieux Port, Hotel François 1er offers a warm welcome with a cozy bar and library. With in-room WiFi, concierge services, luggage storage and an electric car charging station available for guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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$78 nightly
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About the neighborhood

Map
13-15 Rue Bazoges, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000

What's nearby

  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • La Rochelle Central Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vieux Port - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tour St. Nicolas - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 15 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 123 min drive
  • La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station - 12 min walk
  • La Rochelle Station - 16 min walk
  • Saint Laurent de la Prée Fouras Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D'Jolly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nonno Leo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crêperie la Bletterie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin Du Marché - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Paix - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel François 1er

Situated by the ocean, Hotel François 1er is a great choice for a stay in La Rochelle. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Secured uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.76 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14.00 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 8.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs EUR 20 per day with in/out privileges
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Also known as

Urban Style Hotel François 1er La Rochelle
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Hotel François 1er Hotel La Rochelle

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel François 1er offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel François 1er does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel François 1er?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel François 1er?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 20 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel François 1er?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel François 1er?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Barriere de La Rochelle (19-min walk) and Casino de Châtelaillon (15-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel François 1er and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include La Rochelle Hotel de Ville (3-min walk) and Vieux Port (5-min walk), along with Tour St. Nicolas (11-min walk) and Parc des Expositions de La Rochelle (0.9 mi).

What's the area around Hotel François 1er like?

Hotel François 1er is in La Rochelle City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from La Rochelle Hotel de Ville and 3 minutes' walk from La Rochelle Central Market.

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Reviews

Hotel François 1er Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was of high quality with a nice buffet and good choices. (5 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, easy to find, and available on site. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The property is in an ideal location for the centre of the city. It is clean and the staff are very nice. I would recommend to stay here especially if you have a car.
PAUL, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Short stay in La Rochelle

Great location right in the middle of town. Bit of a pain to find, but the hotel instructions helped. Rooms clean and comfortable.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Interesting artwork and lots of character in the hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Anne Madeleine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

La Rochelle

Friendly staff and good location for the hotel near the city center
Hans, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant Hotel in the centre of the beautiful town of La Rochelle. Nice personnel, safe parking for the motorcycle, great breakfast. There is also a courtyard where you can enjoy a drink outside.
Pascal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended

Great location a little away from the port but a very pleasant short walk (5mins) away. Very friendly welcome and good accommodation. We didn't have breakfast but it looked a decent continental offering - albeit with loads of great croissants etc on offer on the doorstep, there's no need to stay at the hotel for breakfast. I have used this hotel a number of times in the past and i will do so again in the future.
philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Stayed two nights- great location really friendly staff. Will definitely stay again next
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location in heart of old town with easy parking.
Cheryl, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Expensive for what it is. Bathroom dirty, staff friendly and helpful
Charlie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden gem

Nice hotel, well placed, lovely spacious room, good facilities and friendly staff.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. We were only here one night so the location was perfect as we were able to walk to most of the sites and make the most of our short time there. Room was very comfortable and parking was convenient and easy to find with the instructions provided.
Gabrielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stylish hotel in great location

Music themed hotel in central location in wonderful Rochelle. Room was v comfortable facing onto courtyard. Staff were friendly and efficient.
Iris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were excellent, very polite and helpful. Would definitely use again. Room was comfortable and perfect.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay again

Good location and usually parking on site. Peaceful, quiet and comfortable for our fifth short stay here. Staff are very good, friendly and helpful. Make sure to use their emailed advice to navigate to the hotel, we needed it because our sat nav is not up to date.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel itself was fascinating: a town-centre, music-themed gem. The venerable age of the buildings contrasted pleasantly with the modern decoration. Beware of potentially occasional noise from the street, given the location! The staff were most helpful throughout.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel but hard to access

Our second time at the hotel. Friendly service and a good buffet breakfast. The hotel is hard to access given the one-way streets in the centre of the city.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay at Francois 1er! The family room was spacious and the hotel is tastefully decorated with art and pieces of music items, as this is the overall theme. The kids enjoyed the music corner with headphones. The breakfast was also of a high quality.
Antje, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to medieval downtown.
Francis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

We loved this hotel, authentic with a rock/pop twist. We stayed in the Beatles room, which is up the spiral staircase and for 4 people. The main room has a huge king size bed with separate doors through to the 2 single beds. All staff we met were lovely and friendly. Lovely courtyard area for relaxing/ eating. Walking distance to all the sites and shops. We would definitely return.
Lorraine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel, great location, fabulous staff.

Hotel in a great location, walk to centre in minutes. Staff so friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet style nice and good choices. No lifts to upstairs, not a problem for us but just a reminder. They do have ground floor rooms. Top tip is prebook parking as limited spaces. Then follow the instructions for getting there. The one way system is a nightmare and ypu havecto go through no entey sign (except access). 2 nights not enough. Will be back...
cliff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel François 1er was a perfect place for our quick trip to La Rochelle. Conveniently located in the city center, near the Old Port, museums and plenty of dining and shopping options. We really enjoyed walking the neighborhoods of La Rochelle. The staff was very friendly and tolerant of my beginner French skills. The only problem we had was trying to access the property after we'd picked up our rental car. With construction and one-way streets, my husband was not able to navigate me to the hotel to park and pick up our luggage. We will return and stay longer next time.
Jodi F, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice but on the decline

Nice place in an excellent location. We have stayed here before and it seems the prices have gone up and the rooms have got smaller. Room was small but adequate. Toilet had a timed light that went off after 10 seconds! We spoke to the owner who said he knew it was annoying but didn’t do anything to change it… breakfast was poor, as was the housekeeping. Front of house stafff were excellent! Lots of art and lovely courtyard! Probably a bit expensive but this is La Rochelle. Will have to up its game to tempt us back a third time.
Duncan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

We got what we needed from the hotel. The location was great and it had attached parking. Pay attention to their details on how to get to the parking. Google and/or Apple will NOT get you there. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable. The rooms are in need of a remodel though. Carpet is never good and this carpet was badly in need of replacement. The bathtub/shower is an accident waiting to happen. Overall, it worked for us.
Derrick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

24-hour reception, very cool building, close to the old port but far enough to be quiet.
Lina, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was small and quite tired. No air conditioning or space to put away clothes. It had been renovated in a quirky way which didnt always work well. Quite expensive but an easy walk to the town centre and harbour area.
liliane, 1-night trip