Hotel François 1er

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Exterior
Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Marina
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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

Room options

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

La Rochelle

Located in La Rochelle City Centre, Hotel François 1er is adjacent to La Rochelle Hotel de Ville and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Vieux Port. This 36-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like 24-hour room service, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • La Rochelle Central Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vieux Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tour St. Nicolas - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casino Barriere de La Rochelle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel François 1er

Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
Guests of Hotel François 1er enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a computer station. Self parking is offered for EUR 20 per day. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, free newspapers, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Meeting rooms

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 elevator (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

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14.00 for adults and 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

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

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Is free cancellation available at Hotel François 1er?

Hotel François 1er provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel François 1er on Dec 13, 2025 start from $94.08, excluding 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.

What is there to do near Hotel François 1er?

This hotel is situated in La Rochelle City Centre, just steps from La Rochelle Hotel de Ville and La Rochelle Central Market, and within a short walk of Vieux Port. You'll also find Bay of Biscay and Tour St. Nicolas less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel François 1er?

Yes, secured parking is offered for EUR 20 per day with in/out privileges. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking, bicycle parking, and electric car charging are also available.

Does Hotel François 1er include a casino?

No, Hotel François 1er doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel François 1er?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel François 1er?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and premium bedding as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel François 1er?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel François 1er have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel François 1er offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel François 1er allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel François 1er for a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel François 1er?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hotel François 1er?

The closest major airport to Hotel François 1er is La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré), which is 4.7 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel François 1er?

No, at Hotel François 1er, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.