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Hotel François 1er

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts La Rochelle hotel in La Rochelle City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Exterior
Marina
Suite
Point of interest
View from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Explore the area

Map
13-15 Rue Bazoges, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000
  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • La Rochelle Central Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Vieux Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

La Rochelle

Hotel François 1er puts you in the heart of La Rochelle, steps from La Rochelle Hotel de Ville and within a 10-minute stroll of Vieux Port. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class La Rochelle City Centre hotel include Tour St. Nicolas and Parc des Expositions de La Rochelle.

What's nearby

  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 3 min walk
  • Vieux Port - 5 min walk
  • Tour St. Nicolas - 11 min walk
  • Casino Barriere de La Rochelle - 19 min walk
  • Minimes Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station - 12 min walk
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pâtisserie d'JOLLY Artisan Glacier Pâtissier Chocolatier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Paix - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crêperie la Bletterie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Resto des Bichettes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Tour de Pizz - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel François 1er

Beaux Arts La Rochelle hotel in La Rochelle City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
As a guest of Hotel François 1er, you'll find a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly Hotel François 1er also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and 24-hour room service. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Beaux Arts La Rochelle hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel François 1er offers 36 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This La Rochelle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 14 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 14.00 for adults and from EUR 6.50 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel François 1er?

Hotel François 1er offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel François 1er?

As of 29 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel François 1er on 8 Feb 2025 start from NZ$137.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel François 1er?

Yep, Hotel François 1er has a secured uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for EUR 20 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel François 1er?

Yep, Hotel François 1er is a short 15-minute walk from Concurrence Beach.

What makes Hotel François 1er a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel François 1er.

Does Hotel François 1er serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel François 1er?

No, Hotel François 1er does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel François 1er?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Hotel François 1er Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 488 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent, very polite and helpful. Would definitely use again. Room was comfortable and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and right in the heart of town, could be a bit noisy with window open with scooters and traffic where room 25 was, but would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in heart of old town with easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robin, Shrewsbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely small hotel ideally placed on a quiet street in the heart of La Rochelle old quarter. I stayed here for one night as part of a 2 week cycling tour. It was disappointing that there was no where covered to secure my bicycle and the only bicycle parking offered was at the front of the hotel in an accessible area from the street. I had to pay €20 to put my bicycle in the car park at the side of the hotel that at least had a locked gate. However, it was on the verge and I did not use a parking space yet still had to pay the same as a car. This was the only hotel I used in 2 weeks that charged me for my bicycle and could not offer a covered space. Fortunately it did not rain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Stayed two nights- great location really friendly staff. Will definitely stay again next
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to medieval downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi F

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Roy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled very damp and musty and the bathroom was dirty especially the toilet. There were tea and coffee making facilities but no milk although when I asked at reception I was provided with some. We were too late for dinner which wasnt available at the hotel anyway but they could not even provide us with a vended snack. We went to bed very hungry and very dissatisfied. Breakfast next day was basic but acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Mal

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Amenities
Nice trendy hotel with everything lose to it and parking !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Slawomir

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy generally but would prefer to have AC
It's excellently located yet quiet at night. We were in a family room so it was great to have the beds upstairs. The only thing we would have liked to have was air conditioning - I image it will get very hot in the family room during the hotter Summer months. They provide you with Dyson fans which are OK but still make a reasonable amount of noise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022