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Reviews of Hôtel François 1er 3 stars

13-15 Rue Bazoges, 17000 La Rochelle, France

#26 of 46 hotels in La Rochelle

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 313 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Easy walking to main town and port and we were able to park in the hotel car park which was a big bonus. The hotel had a lovely historical ambience, the rooms are spacious with a 'Beatles' theme!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    9.0
    We always use this hotel when travelling through France it suits us perfectly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good comfortable room. Close to town centre and amenities. very helpful and friendly staff. Would recommend this hotel

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi was very poor.

    Excellent location, very friendly and accommodating staff : we were given a 3rd floor room but there is no lift. We are a retired couple and in order not to have to negotiate our way up with the luggage, we were offered another room on the ground floor.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little aged . Bathroom had no extraction fan .

    Location . Staff were great

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and arty hotel, perfectly situated to explore La Rochelle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom and en suite/shower were very small. There was also a strange smell in the room - not sure if it was from building work - which was a bit overpowering on entering. Kept the window open whilst we were there but closed it when we went out so smell was back when we returned.

    Ideally situated in a quiet street but close to port, cafes & restaurants and local market. Loved all the pop art and memorabilia on the walls. The staff were very friendly and helpful; in fact, when we arrived by car in La Rochelle we couldn’t get to the hotel due to changing roadworks, despite following the direction instructions. As such, we had to park in a car park nearby and walk to the hotel but a member of staff came with me back to the car park to direct me back to the hotel car park.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    7.0
    Very central, comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms above us were very noisy during the night and especially from 4 am.

    The deluxe room was nicely spacious. The hotel was right in the centre. Staff were very used to dealing with the bikes

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice hotel and very close to the port area

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Great location for exploring. Clean & comfortable. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    9.0
    A really unusual place in a great location near the centre of La Rochelle! Recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Unusual, quirky hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay, very well situated and discreet hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a little stuffy and fan seemed to stop after an hour or so at night

    Great location. Lovely hotel with quirky photos of rock stars and guitars. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close proximity to the Port, bars restaurants and shops

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    7.0
    Great place from which to explore La Rochelle. Easy to get to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was quite small and could do with refreshing.

    Really convenient for the town. The car park was a bonus. The hotel is quirky and unusual. The courtyard was an unexpected bonus.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful location, great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air con.

    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.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    9.0
    Nice stop in La Rochelle in a cosy place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The plug for the boiler is a bit far away with respect to the length of its electric cable. No bath mat was available

    Very friendly staff, art decoration in the hotel and the room, quietness of the location close to the city centre Secure parking available

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    8.0
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one coffee sachet in the room, wasn't topped up when the room was made. That was the worst thing about our stay.

    I highly recommend staying at this hotel, 100% would stay again. Great location, great building and rooms with a personality/theme throughout. Market close by for fresh produce and culinary delights!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    8.0
    Quirky hotel in middle of old town area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very small - ok for us but I think many people would struggle.

    In centre of old town. Secure parking. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was tiny, my partner couldn't raise his arms in it and he is not the largest of men. Parking! The website said parkingavailable but didn't mention the additional cost until scrolling further down - something I discovered after my visit. Also, this was dependent on availability and would have been problematic if full up. We ended up parking on the road overnight and left at just before 9am earlier than we,d planned. Costs and availability need to be mentioned in the initial part of website. Had we known it wasn't included we wouldn't have booked this hotel as we were on a budget break.

    Location of hotel and price.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location in the centre of La Rochelle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building is somewhat outdated and shower/toilet is rather small, but is compensated by spatious rooms and great location.

    Good breakfast and possibility to have parking space next door in the outside behind the street walls and high gate. Perfectly safe and easy to reach by Waze or the instructions that you will receive from the hotel. Great location. < 5 minutes from the port

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    Nice staff, good location Comfy beds, nice pillows and sheets
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stains on carpet and thread bare in places. Bathroom a little scruffy. No drawers for clothes. No bedside tables. Fan was bit rubbish, so room uncomfortably hot.

    Very comfortable beds, staff were friendly and helpful. Brilliant central location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    Location and staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside was lack of aircon

    Beautiful building, lovely staff, we had the suite which was huge!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room smelt of apple juice to start with and there were a few ants on the floor in the morning..

    Musical theme and location.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet leaked,puddles all over floor and no urgency to address.

    Location is fantastic, near everything but quiet

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    7.0
    Really nice, we like the hotel and the people and we will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was very difficult , with a large car you are bound to have trouble.

    Staff and location were excellent. You coukd walk to all amenities. Parking was difficult , this was a problem as I have some mobility issues, but the town was amazing. We would go back.

    Stayed in August 2024

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