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About this property

Central Location: Hôtel François 1er in La Rochelle offers a central setting with Concurrence Beach a 14-minute walk away and La Rochelle Train Station 0.7 mi nearby. The city center is easily accessible, providing a convenient base for exploring the area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include soundproofing, work desks, and city views. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to various guest needs. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, bar, and outdoor seating area. The hotel offers a continental buffet breakfast with vegetarian and gluten-free options, including fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Nearby Attractions: Nearby attractions include La Rochelle Cathedral (3-minute walk), Musee des Beaux-Arts (656 feet), and Parc des Expositions de la Rochelle (17-minute walk). La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport is 2.5 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 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 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel


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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 queen bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anthony
    United States United States
    Wonderful hotel. Beautiful room. It was so spacious and the bed was large. There was also a fan in each room, which we appreciated. Great staff, too. They spoke English when our French wasn't getting us there, lol, and even quickly found a bag we...
  • Benoit
    Belgium Belgium
    Location is great, everything is at walking distance, room is confortable nice bed and staff very nice.
  • Maria
    United States United States
    The hotel has great decor and very clean. In addition, it is well located and the staff is friendly.
  • Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location (albeit a bit tricky to find), friendly staff, comfy bed, parking is very secure but make sure you reserve a space. No air con. There was a fan but windows need to be left open in the summer.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was perfect, great location, secure parking, very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely old french building with very funky unique decor. We would stay there again and would certainly recommend the hotel to friends.
  • 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 United States
    Location was perfect. Staff nice and friendly, sincere. Clean and beautiful room and lobby. I like the contemporary design! Something special!
  • Eric
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff - Amazingly friendly and helpful Location - Quiet street but short walk to the harbor and all the action Parking - Onsite, but reserve in advance! Details - Appreciated the jug of water. Very stylish decor.
  • Rafael
    United States United States
    Friendly staff, good parking on site and great location.

Hotel area info

House rules

Hôtel François 1er takes special requests – add in the next step!
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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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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.

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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.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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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

Please note that the parking is subject to availability

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.