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#379 of 2,282 hotels in Paris
Location
4.9
Cleanliness
4.7
Service
4.6
Value
4.3
Intimate boutique hotel with beautiful appointments set in restored townhouse dating from 1900 - 3 blocks to Arc de Triomphe.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Airport transportation
Salon
Baggage storage
Concierge
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
Taxi service
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
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Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
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Safe
Telephone
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
On-demand movies
iPod docking station
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Hair dryer
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Languages Spoken
English, French
Location
7 rue Magellan 08 Arr., 75008 Paris France
Name/address in local language
Hotel Francois 1er
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Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
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Orly Field
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Charles De Gaulle Airport
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George V
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Poor location, far walk to services such as groceries and pharmacies. Services within the hotel are minimal. front desk never answered the phone. Breakfast was underwhelming. Bar was never attended. Loud plumbing, thin walls, heard my neighbors in the night. charming hotel, but would not recommend.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: Nothing on the block but apartments and this hotel
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Beautiful building, mostly friendly staff, great location. But that’s about all I can say for this hotel. Executive room was disappointingly small. Linens and towels were disappointing. Internet was intermittent. I would not stay here again, nor recommend it to anyone. There are nicer hotels in the area.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Solid 4 star hotel centrally located to the Arc de Triumph and Champs Élysée! Great location, typical Haussmann type hotel with lovely decor and comfortable rooms. Added perks of lovely seating areas in the lobby and they offered breakfast. The only downside for Americans is that in my experience they are not as friendly and conversant in English as other hotels in the 5th and the 2nd. If they were a bit less transactional, I would have rated this hotel perfect. Otherwise very lovely stay.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: Know some French or at least try!!
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I stayed for 5 nights at Francois 1er last month and was deeply disturbed by your staff at the breakfast area. There were 2 Asian workers who greeted me when I went down on the first day (25th march) for breakfast. After serving me coffee, he proceeded to show me the songs he downloaded on his phone and continued to harass me to purchase a free download card for him. He is an employee of the hotel and such action is totally unacceptable and inappropriate. After I ignored him and said I am busy, he walked away but came back again to show me the songs on his phone. I left without finishing my breakfast. His disturbance caused a lot of discomfort in me and I did not dare to go down for breakfast for next 4 days of my stay there. I did not dare to order breakfast in room as well lest he discovers which room I am in. I did not complain on site the very same day as I worry he might gang up with other staff to make things difficult for me during my stay at the hotel. Besides this incident, the aircon vent of my room 407 was so noisy, rattling the whole night and I could not sleep at all. I’ve a video of that, recording the sound and let the concierge staff listened. He changed my room for 28th and 29th when I rechecked in. There were many times when I left or enter the hotel with my big baggage(s) but no staff assisted in any way. I am very disappointed in hotel Francois 1er at 7 Rue Magellan, Paris, France, 75008. This is No premium hotel at all but most importantly you MUST discipline that Asian staff who harass your in house guests. I've since received a reply from Stephanie addressing this issue that "For your information since last Monday he went on long-term sick leave." However, I question which staff and how would Stephanie know which staff mentioned was the problematic one? To conclude, there was no compensation of any sort offered and no remedy could be provided now. I maintain the impression I have of Hotel Francois 1er and would definitely discourage any traveller(s) from staying here despite its convenient location. …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: Be extra careful when travelling solo
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Hotel Francois 1er left my family a great impression 11 years ago. This time, when we planned to go to Paris, we decided to stay here again. The hotel was charming and exquisite, offering romantic vibe and decorations, perfect location, solid and luxury furniture, comfortable room and delicious breakfast, which we really enjoyed. We also loved the perfume smell of the hotel. Their staff was very friendly and insightful. Mr. Wang gave us good tips to prevent from being handpicked, and took photos of us with the beautiful settings in the hotel. Mr. Chen served us breakfast very professionally and politely and filled my thermal bottle with hot water every day. Look forward to returning to the lovely place the third time.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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We were referred by a friend about this hotel and now stay here everytime we visit Paris! Perfect location to walk around and go shopping! The staff is great! Francois is the best and takes great care of you..
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Date of stay: December 2021
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prepaid a reservation for an executive room for 16 nights as I had been given a tour of the Hotel in September of 2021 and liked the larger room that included a comfortable chair. When I arrived I was given the smallest room and after three days of complaining, I was transferred. Basically, the reservation I made was not honored by the hotel. The room I was transferred to was great except the plumbing needed repairs. I also checked out one day earlier and gave four days notice. There was no offer to refund the last night or the difference for the first three nights. The manager never apologized and suggested that I didn’t need the larger room. I suppose I should be grateful for the lessons of powerlessness after prepayment. I did want to go to another hotel, but was stuck. Oh, and they made it clear to me that my booking was currently below market rates and they wanted to give the room I reserved to higher paying guests. I did not enjoy my stay. With the exception of two people, the reservation manager and the weekend front desk man, the staff was great and tried to help. This hotel needs to pay attention to details and fix the plumbing and wardrobe doors that don’t close properly…
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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The hotel is located in a neighborhood in CHAMPS ELYSEES and when the taxi dropped us, we thought he was mistaken. From the outside, you don’t feel it’s a 4 stars hotel. However, when we entered, we just felt like we stepped back in the times of NAPOLEON, with luxurious vintage interiors. The person at the front desk was heart-welcoming. Reaching the room, I was surprised at how small it was. I have traveled with my sister, and we booked a double room and the room looked too small for two persons. I thought that the staff who attended us was mistaken. We had difficulty walking in the room and placing our luggage. I would rather say that it was a single room and definitely not a double room. You should consider that this is a boutique hotel. I was devastated when I opened the window and I saw that room is facing a wall. You definitely don’t feel that you are in Paris until you go outside. I went to the front desk and requested to change the room; the receptionist was very helpful and tried his best, however; no rooms were left. I just have to accept the room. CLEANLINESS: The rooms are very clean and the bathrooms are sophisticated with NUXE brand products. The only this is that pillows aren’t that soft. VENTILATION: the room wasn’t that warm, the first night we stayed, was a bit cold. The wall next to the bed had a window that leaked cold breeze even though it was closed. In the morning, the room was warmer, and later in the night, it was a bit cold, I had to request an extra bed sheet to feel warm. I assume they should work on the ventilation system. BREAKFAST: there is a variety of food and you can do a special request on any plate you want. I like that they offer on the table a wide selection of marmalades. The only thing is that the restaurant is downstairs, and it got no windows. Plus, they should consider changing the wallpaper, it’s outdated and gloomy. LOCATION: excellent location, the CHAMPS ELYSEES main street is just a few steps outside, I couldn’t ask for a better location. I could say that my stay was an average.…
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Rita Nouvel, Directeur général at Hotel Francois 1er
Responded May 19, 2022
Dear Reinafifi, Thank you so much for having chosen our hotel for your Paris visit. We are happy that you liked our location which is exceptional in a calm street just one minute walk from the Champs Elysees. We totally understand that the rooms in Paris are small because of these old buildings but we do have different room types and executive twin rooms are large and even the superior rooms have are good size too. We have taken note of your suggestions as we always try to improve our services. We all wish you a wonderful summer and kind regards Alain Lagarrigue and team
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It was mine and my sisters first time in Paris and it took us a while to find a traditional Paris hotel which had the oldskool balcony windows but also offered a luxury rooms. Hotel Francois 1ER really did meet all of our needs, rooms were modern and extremely clean and not to mention was PERFECTLY situated and walking distance from all tourist attractions. Loved how convenient the hotel is situated and also in a nice and quite area too. Will defiantly be recommending the hotel and will be visiting again!!! Thank you to all at HOTEL FRANCOIS
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Room Tip: balcony views/open wide windows
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Response from Rita Nouvel, Directeur général at Hotel Francois 1er
Responded Jun 26, 2020
Dear Moores1001, First of all thank you so much for having chosen our hotel for your first Paris trip. We are extremely happy to read that you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to welcoming you back and meanwhile, be safe and have a wonderful summer. Kind regards Alain Lagarrigue
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The Hotel is amazing. Its clean, Its both modern and has that historical touch. The Location is the best! Literally 1 minute walk from the hotel to Champs Elysees. The breakfast was really good. I would definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Response from KepplerManager, Directeur général at Hotel Francois 1er
Responded Dec 9, 2019
Dear Xxjavaxx2001, First of all thank you so much for having chosen our hotel for your Paris visit. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your time with us and loved our location and services. We all wish you a wonderful Christmas holiday and hope to welcome you back soon again. Kind regards Alain Lagarrigue
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PRICE RANGE
$221 - $363 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
FranceIle-de-FranceParisChamps-Elysées Quartier / Champs-Élysées / 8th Arr. - Élysée
NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Francois 1er
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Francois 1er?
Nearby attractions include Crazy Horse (0.3 miles), Lido 2 Paris (0.2 miles), and Le Bar - Four Seasons Hotel George V (0.10 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Francois 1er?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Francois 1er?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Francois 1er?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a snack bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Francois 1er?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bus Toqué, Azur Café, and Le Confidentiel.
Does Hotel Francois 1er have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Francois 1er offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Francois 1er?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Francois 1er?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Francois 1er?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (2.6 miles), Arc de Triomphe (0.3 miles), and Sainte-Chapelle (2.3 miles).