I really enjoyed my time here. The staff were fabulous, the room quaint and the location of the hotel ideal for exploring La Rochelle. It felt like you were welcomed into a warm family home. My room was small but comfortable and provided me with all necessities. The room was clean, the bathroom was small, but functional and the bed... More

If you like staying at bland chain hotels, you definitely won’t even consider booking into the Hotel Francois 1er in La Rochelle. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a hotel that’s a tad out of the ordinary, close to shops, restaurants, and the port and is priced reasonably, then this just might be a good place for you.... More

I wanted a clean, not too expensive room in central La Rochelle and that's exactly what I got. This is a good two-star hotel: nothing fancy, but decent value in a quiet location and very helpful staff. They let me park my car in their courtyard for free! More

Booked one night stay for our wedding anniversary in January. The hotel is very reasonably priced considering its situated in the centre of La Rochelle, not noisy,( though what it would be like in summer months is perhaps another story.) Parking was free and right next door (winter only). Hotel room was small but more than adequate and very clean,... More

We stayed 2 nights in Francois 1er and couldn´t have been more happy about our stay. We were in the very heart of the old town of La Rochelle, but on a very quiet street with private (!) parking on an own fenced yard, which seemed almost impossible to find with other hotels in La Rochelle. The room nr.16 we... More

The three of use stayed here, clean rooms, good French breakfast, excellent location for a walk around town after a day in the car. More

This hotel is perfectly situated, in a quiet street, in the city centre, it also has the advantage of limited, (bookable) parking, an option to consider as parking in La Rochelle, is a nightmare. We had a three night stay, room 19 on the ground floor, overlooking the car park, but nonetheless, quiet. We were pleasantly received by the staff,... More

Rooms are basic, but clean. The small breakfast room was somewhat chaotic during the peak period. The staff however were excellent and very friendly. The car park was useful as parking is difficult in the central part of La Rochelle. More

A lovely welcome, with much needed cup of coffee, after negotiating the one way system and Place Verdun! Large room, ground floor with two single beds, overlooking the car parking courtyard. Very clean and modern bathroom, with power shower, well lit. A huge wardrobe, easy chairs and two chests of drawers. The dining room is rather small, breakfast excellent value.... More