Hotel François 1er

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

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November 2025

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December 2025

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

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly
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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Tonight

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Tomorrow

Nov 7 - Nov 8

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

161 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

334 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite

Exceptional

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

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

129 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

215 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Eco-friendly toiletries

54 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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$69 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Vieux Port - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Tour St. Nicolas - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Casino Barriere de La Rochelle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Minimes Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 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 Artisan Glacier Patissier - ‬1 min walk
‪French Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk
‪Nonno Leo - ‬4 min walk
Café de la Paix
‪Crêperie la Bletterie - ‬4 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

Hotel size

- 36 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

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

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

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

Pets

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

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

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

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.

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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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Hotel François 1er Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Very good

Aug 28, 2025

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

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 9, 2025

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

May 12, 2025

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

Lina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 12, 2024

Great hotel. Stayed two nights- great location really friendly staff. Will definitely stay again next

Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 8, 2024

Hidden gem

Nice hotel, well placed, lovely spacious room, good facilities and friendly staff.

Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 22, 2024

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

8/10 Very good

Oct 7, 2024

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

Feb 27, 2025

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

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 25, 2023

Nice trendy hotel with everything lose to it and parking !

william, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 13, 2024

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

8/10 Very good

May 8, 2023

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.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 31, 2024

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.

Robin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 2, 2025

Chambre propre mais un peu vieillotte dans la salle de bain

Jeremy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 31, 2025

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

Oct 28, 2025

The room was clean and comfortable. I booked/arrived late at night due to a cancelled flight. The staff were very welcoming and considerate. A member of staff, (tall, red hair, beard) was very obliging with arranging food and catering for my allergy.

John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 28, 2025

Personnel charmant, hôtel très bien situé

Yann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 25, 2025

Emplacement de choix en plein centre ville.

Frédéric, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 10, 2025

Slidt hotel med super placering

Et slidt hotel med super location, hjælpsom personale og ok morgenmad. Parkering var tight, men dog på området

Kenneth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 26, 2025

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

6/10 Good

Aug 2, 2025

Vriendelijk personeel, gedateerd maar schoon hotel. Vreselijk vieze omgeving. Rumoerig, onze kamer lag boven vuilcontainers en naast een grote afzuiginstallatie.

Gj, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 26, 2025

Expensive for what it is. Bathroom dirty, staff friendly and helpful

Charlie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 26, 2025

La Rochelle

Friendly staff and good location for the hotel near the city center

Hans, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 6, 2025

Exceptionnel

Très bel hôtel avec beaucoup de charme et très bien situé pour visiter le centre. La dame de l'accueil nous a aidé par téléphone à nous diriger pour arriver à l'hôtel car c'est un peu compliqué. La chambre était très grande. Nous avons beaucoup aimé cet endroit.

Catherine, 1-night trip