Grand Hotel Francais

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 10-minute walk to Place de la Nation
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Reception
Hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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223, Boulevard Voltaire, Paris, Paris, 75011
  • Place, Place de la Nation
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Père Lachaise Cemetery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Place de la Bastille
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paris (ORY-Orly)
    ‪23 min drive‬
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Room options

Classic double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Privilege Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Balcony Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Privilege Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Paris

Located in 11th Arrondissement within a short walk of Place de la Nation, Grand Hotel Francais is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Cimetière de Picpus. This 36-room, 3-star hotel has in-room conveniences like minibars, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Place de la Nation - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Père Lachaise Cemetery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Canal Saint-Martin - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Place de la Bastille - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Place des Vosges - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rue des Boulets Station - 2 min walk
  • Paris Austerlitz Automates Station - 4 min drive
  • Paris Orly Airport (ORY) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dame Nation - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Green Goose - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza de Venise - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nina Sushi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fulgurances - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Francais

Hotel with a bar, 10-minute walk to Place de la Nation
A local mainstay since 1889, Grand Hotel Francais offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and free newspapers. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Memory foam beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1889
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.53 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 per person

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Francais Hotel
Grand Francais
Grand Francais Hotel
Grand Francais Paris
Grand Hotel Francais
Grand Hotel Francais Paris
Hotel Francais
Hotel Grand Francais
Au Grand Hotel Francais
Grand Hotel Francais Hotel
Grand Hotel Francais Paris
Grand Hotel Francais Hotel Paris

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Grand Hotel Francais?

Grand Hotel Francais offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Grand Hotel Francais?

This hotel is situated in 11th Arrondissement within a short 10-minute walk of Place de la Nation and also 17 minutes on foot from Grands Boulevards. You'll also find Notre-Dame and Palais Garnier within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Grand Hotel Francais?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Grand Hotel Francais have a casino at the property?

No, Grand Hotel Francais doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Grand Hotel Francais?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Grand Hotel Francais good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a memory foam mattress, a minibar, and a hydromassage showerhead.

Does Grand Hotel Francais have a hot tub?

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

Does Grand Hotel Francais feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Grand Hotel Francais offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Grand Hotel Francais allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Grand Hotel Francais.

Are there connecting rooms at Grand Hotel Francais?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Grand Hotel Francais?

The closest major airport to Grand Hotel Francais is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), which is 11.5 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which is located 18.5 mi away (37-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Grand Hotel Francais?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Grand Hotel Francais.

Grand Hotel Francais Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 679 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

AMIT

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The A.C.unit of whole hotel was not working & we slept whole night without A.C.& fan, it was terrible expereince.I will never reccomend this property to anyone.The staff was least bothered about guest inconvienience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Graeme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good traditional Parisian hotel in an area with lots of good restaurants and shops a few minutes walk away Very near metro stations so excellent transport links.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Slav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice for our hotel. We liked the location. The staff was friendly and helpful. Speaking English fluently. Room is a normal size for the location, tiny. The property may be a bit dated, but it was not detracting from the experience. We liked the room and amenities it provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

W Gaines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place!

Excellent, if of Euro size (to be expected!). Very clean and modern room. Very good breakfast. Pleasant and helpful staff. The bed was a double, not a Queen (per description) a minor disappointment. No shampoo or conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Libor

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura Halima

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We needed a one night stay close to my daughter’s apartment in Paris. So this hotel was convenient. A very typical Paris hotel. Small rooms and bathrooms. Clean enough. And very basic. Breakfast was offered upon arrival for the next morning which we thought was part of our accommodation. But upon checkout they charged us for the breakfast and tax.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding gem in a convenient location

We enjoyed our 14-night stay at Grand Hotel Français greatly! Our Superior Double room suited us very well: it was well-appointed, quiet, and very clean with a comfortable bed. The bathroom was immaculately clean but very small -- but that is to be expected in Paris! Note that the only English-language TV station available during our stay (May, 2025) was France 24 News (excellent, but adding BBC News and CNN might be a nice addition). Housecleaning service was excellent. Breakfast was a pleasure each morning with an excellent variety of fresh hot and cold food options, French pastries, great coffee and beverage choices, and pleasant service. We especially appreciated the uniformly positive, helpful, and welcoming demeanor of the hotel staff -- from the manager to the front desk to the breakfast staff to the housecleaning personnel. The hotel's location is outstanding with direct walking access in a safe and very Parisian neighborhood within a 5 min. walk from Place de la Nation without many tourists, and easy access there to many public transportation options (four Metro lines, RER, buses). Metro 9 is 2 min. walk away in the other direction and connects to everything. Perfect at a reasonable price. We felt welcomed and look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect from check-in to checkout and in between. Great location, excellent service, reasonable rates. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Ypsilanti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this charming boutique hotel and have stayed here on several occasions. We have chosen this hotel in particular because the manger and staff are so helpful and welcoming. This is truly the highlight of staying here. The rooms are comfortable, and the location is great. It is easy to get to any part of the city you would like to visit, and the neighborhood has many innovative and creative restaurants. We would highly recommend staying at this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely hotel with fantastic service. The hotel is quaint and comfortable. The staff went advice and beyond, especially Mouloud. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

AM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ViP Service Room to small, bath horrible smal
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, excellent location, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with friendly staff. Easily recommend as a good place to stay in Paris.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but depended how lucky you got with the room as they differed hugely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very friendly staff. Easy access to the metro and RER.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with amazing staff, definitely recommend i
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Efficient use of small spaces. Nice bathroom. Near subway. Early evening wine and cheese in lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room very comfy bed. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023