Hôtel François 1er - 3 stars A stylish and comfortable hotel in the heart of La Rochelle

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday Open 24h/24
  • Tuesday Open 24h/24
  • Wednesday Open 24h/24
  • Thursday Open 24h/24
  • Friday Open 24h/24
  • Saturday Open 24h/24
  • Sunday Open 24h/24

Closes at 00:00 am

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Useful information

Location : In town

No of rooms : 34

No of stars : 3

Province : Pays d’Aunis and the coastline, La Rochelle, Rochefort and Marennes

Services

  • American Express accepted
  • Bar
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • Disable access
  • Disabled Bedroom
  • English spoken
  • Garden furniture
  • Groups
  • Heating
  • Internet : WIFI
  • Linen included
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • Pets welcome
  • Seminar Room
  • Spanish spoken
  • Telephone
  • Television : yes
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Stay in the heart of La Rochelle at the Hôtel François 1er

      Staying at the Hôtel François 1er in La Rochelle is above all about discovering a unique hotel in a beautiful 16th-century building. Ideally located in the heart of La Rochelle, it's just steps away from the New World Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Old Port, the Aquarium, the beaches, and the parks.

      In the heart of La Rochelle, a unique hotel, blending tradition and modernity

      A true celebration of modernity, the hotel is resolutely focused on the arts, culture, and entertainment. Contemporary figures interact with the surprising ornamental details left on the façade by history. Thus, the Hôtel François 1er in La Rochelle offers a stylish, understated, and elegant décor, both vibrant and restful, with a relaxed chic. It will appeal to guests seeking comfort and serenity during a pleasant stay in La Rochelle.

      The rooms of the 3-star hotel in La Rochelle :

      Completely renovated in 2016, the François 1er hotel in La Rochelle offers stylish, cozy and very comfortable rooms available in single, twin, double, triple, quadruple and family configurations, in several themed " music " atmospheres…

      To perfect your stay in La Rochelle, the reception team will be able to meet all your requirements whether you are staying with family or on a business trip to La Rochelle.

      You'll fully enjoy the many hotel services and amenities: free and unlimited Wi-Fi, a lounge bar, a chill-out area, and, a rare find for a hotel in La Rochelle, secure parking in the city center ( fee applies, reservation required ). A meeting room accommodating up to 18 people is also available for your business seminars, equipped with a connected screen and meals prepared by our local caterer.

      Hotel open all year round.

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Traveller Reviews Hôtel François 1er

4.2 sur 5 655 reviews

  • François Layat

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by François Layat on 30/11/2025

    A very beautiful and charming hotel, very well located, with comfortable beds and spotless rooms. The welcome was perfect and the breakfast was excellent. If we ever return to La Rochelle, we will gladly stay here again.

  • Philippe MAZE

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Philippe MAZE on 23/11/2025

    The Hotel François Premier is ideally located in the heart of the historic city. The newly renovated rooms are comfortable and uniquely decorated. The availability of private parking is a real bonus. The staff is friendly and the service is excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  • Rene Ceolin

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Rene Ceolin on 09/11/2025

    Very pleasant welcome and stay

Traveller Reviews Hôtel François 1er

4.3 sur 5 630 reviews

Rating summary

  • Location 4.8 / 5
  • Sleep Quality 4.5 / 5
  • Rooms 4.1 / 5
  • Service 4.6 / 5
  • Value 4.2 / 5
  • Cleanliness 4.5 / 5
  • "Marathon la Rochelle 2025"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by FranckP841 (Antony, France) on 30/11/2025

    Great location, nice and clean rooms, great shower service after the marathon. However the breakfast is not good value with too limited choices for 14€.

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  • "3 days in La Rochelle"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Donal G on 05/10/2025

    Lovely hotel. Spotless and comfortable. Very friendly staff. The owner is a very nice guy. It was great value for money.

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  • "A lovely place to stay whilst visiting La Rochelle"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by guy g on 02/10/2025

    A cheerful and personal welcome with an original decor. We had a room overlooking the rear courtyard, and felt quickly at home. The staff were helpful and informative.

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Hôtel François 1er

Address

15 rue Bazoges
17000 La Rochelle

GPS coordinates

46° 9'38.88"N, 1° 9'6.88"W

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