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Located in the heart of historic La Rochelle, this hotel is set in a 16th century building just a 5 minute walk from the Old Port and local market. Hôtel François 1er offers free unlimited WiFi and a 24-hour reception. All room at Hôtel François 1er are spacious, and feature a design and cozy décor inspired by the themes of rock, movie, painting, graffiti or photography. They are fitted with a TV, and come with a private bathroom. Various facilities are available at the property such as the room service, a bar lounge, and a chill out area. Upon prior request and at an extra cost, guests can park their car in the property's secure parking located in the city center. The hotel is within walking distance from several shops, restaurants and lively bars. Hôtel François 1er is also close to attractions such as the Aquarium, the Natural History Museum, the city's parks and beaches. La Rochelle Train Station is conveniently located 1.2 mi from Hôtel François 1er.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of La Rochelle, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location, lovely clean rooms with a really comfortable bed and pillows. The standard room was really small so we paid extra and had a bigger room with a bigger bathroom so the room felt lovely... could do with a bit of tlc, new bath,...
  • Alex
    Italy Italy
    Very friendly and kind welcoming, I was traveling alone and the room was small but with huge comfort I appreciated the coziness and the fine location checkout was also very friendly and fast I wish I could have more time to enjoy it , highly...
  • Nannie
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was perfect. Staff nice and friendly, sincere. Clean and beautiful room and lobby. I like the contemporary design! Something special!

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hôtel François 1er

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 20 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
€ 8 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib upon request
€ 8 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Hôtel François 1er accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests planning to use the car park must reserve a space in advance upon reservation. Please write this in the comments box of your booking.

Parking fares can vary depending on the season.

Please note that this hotel does not feature a elevator. Ground floor rooms are subject to availability. Please contact the hotel in advance if you require a ground floor room, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

the hotel does not have air conditioning but dyson type fans

FAQs about Hôtel François 1er

  • The prices at Hôtel François 1er may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hôtel François 1er offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Hôtel François 1er is 800 feet from the center of La Rochelle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hôtel François 1er can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Hôtel François 1er include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite

  • The nearest beach is 2,950 feet from Hôtel François 1er. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hôtel François 1er is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.