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Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville

13-15 Rue Bazoges | La Rochelle, 17000, FR
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Highlights
Front desk [24-hour]
Great for activities
Located in heart of La Rochelle
Excellent room comfort & quality
Most popular facilities
Wheelchair accessible
Coffee shop
Pets Allowed
24-Hour Front Desk
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Free Wi-Fi

Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville - La Rochelle

Central Location Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville in La Rochelle offers a central setting with Concurrence Beach a 14-minute walk away and La Rochelle Train Station 0.7 mi nearby. Nearby attractions include La Rochelle Grosse Horloge and Musee des Beaux-Arts, each less than 0.

6 mi from the hotel. Comfortable Accommodations Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, work desks, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include city views, walk-in showers, and ground-floor units.

Dining Options Guests can enjoy a continental buffet breakfast with vegetarian and gluten-free options, including fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice. The hotel also offers a bar and coffee shop. Convenient Services The hotel provides a sun terrace, outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and paid on-site private parking.

Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and express check-in and check-out.

Rooms Types
Double Room room in Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville
Room Details
Double Room
1 Full bed 12m² Type: Double
Internet facilities Pay-per-view channels Telephone Fax Wake-up service/Alarm clock Hot tub Shared bathroom DVD player Toilet Microwave Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) Walk-in closet Sauna Private pool Toaster iPad Game console - PS3 Lake view Additional bathroom Baby safety gates Adapted bath Rooftop pool Pool with a view Bottle of water Streaming service (like Netflix) Fire extinguisher Privacy curtain Open-air bath Carbon monoxide detector Carbon monoxide sources Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Access to a private beach Private check-in/out in the executive lounge

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Superior Family Room room in Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville
Room Details
Superior Family Room
2 Twin bed 21m² Type: Quadruple
Internet facilities Pay-per-view channels Telephone Fax Wake-up service/Alarm clock Hot tub Shared bathroom DVD player Toilet Microwave Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) Walk-in closet Sauna Private pool Toaster iPad Game console - PS3 Lake view Additional bathroom Baby safety gates Adapted bath Rooftop pool Pool with a view Heated pool Bottle of water Game console - Wii U Childrens' cribs Shower cap Streaming service (like Netflix) Fire extinguisher Privacy curtain Open-air bath Carbon monoxide detector Carbon monoxide sources Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Access to a private beach Private check-in/out in the executive lounge

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Suite room in Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville
Room Details
Suite
1 Twin bed,2 Twin bed 57m² Type: Suite
Internet facilities Pay-per-view channels Telephone Fax Wake-up service/Alarm clock Hot tub Shared bathroom Free toiletries DVD player Toilet Microwave Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) Heating Walk-in closet Sauna Private pool Toaster iPad Game console - PS3 Lake view Additional bathroom Books, DVDs or music for children Baby safety gates Adapted bath Pool with a view Bottle of water Streaming service (like Netflix) Fire extinguisher Privacy curtain Open-air bath Carbon monoxide detector Carbon monoxide sources Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Access to a private beach Private check-in/out in the executive lounge

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Superior Double Room room in Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville
Room Details
Superior Double Room
1 Queen bed 15m² Type: Double
Internet facilities Pay-per-view channels Telephone Fax Wake-up service/Alarm clock Hot tub Shared bathroom DVD player Toilet Microwave Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) Walk-in closet Sauna Private pool Toaster iPad Game console - PS3 Lake view Additional bathroom Baby safety gates Adapted bath Rooftop pool Pool with a view Heated pool Bottle of water Game console - Wii U Childrens' cribs Shower cap Streaming service (like Netflix) Fire extinguisher Privacy curtain Open-air bath Carbon monoxide detector Carbon monoxide sources Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Access to a private beach Private check-in/out in the executive lounge

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Guest Score and Reviews
8.4 /10

V. good

264 Reviews

Cleanliness
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Location
8.4
Service
8.6

Alexander

Couple

9.0

Location. Parking. Comfortable bed.

Very small room. Shower didn’t regulate temperature well.

August 2024

Carmel

Solo Traveler

10.0

Everything….. it is what it says on the brochure,

Nothing

August 2024

Services & Facilities

Most popular facilities
Wheelchair accessible
Coffee shop
Pets Allowed
24-Hour Front Desk
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Free Wi-Fi
Room Service
Family Rooms
On-site parking
More Amenities
Accessibility
Visual Aids Braille/Tactile Signs
Facilities For Disabled Guests Available
Accessible Toilet
Audible Alarm
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible Parking
Activities & Things to do
Board Games/puzzles
Food & Drinks
Bar
Coffee Shop
Wine/champagne
General
Pets Allowed
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Non-smoking Property
Electronic Room Key
Key Access
Pets Allowed (charges May Apply)
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Sun Deck
Room Amenities
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Soundproof Rooms Available
Outdoor Furniture
Family Rooms
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
24-hour Security
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Invoices
Transportation
Parking Available (charges May Apply)
On-site Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Fax/photocopying
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:00
Check-out: before 11:30

Front Desk Hours: 24/7

Groups

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

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 20 per day.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 8 per person per night when using an available cot. Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. Children from 2 years old to 15 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All Amenities
Accessibility
Visual Aids Braille/Tactile Signs
Facilities For Disabled Guests Available
Accessible Toilet
Audible Alarm
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible Parking
Activities & Things to do
Board Games/puzzles
Food & Drinks
Bar
Coffee Shop
Wine/champagne
General
Pets Allowed
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Non-smoking Property
Electronic Room Key
Key Access
Pets Allowed (charges May Apply)
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Sun Deck
Room Amenities
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Soundproof Rooms Available
Outdoor Furniture
Family Rooms
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
24-hour Security
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Invoices
Transportation
Parking Available (charges May Apply)
On-site Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Fax/photocopying
All Guest Score and Reviews
8.4 /10

V. good

264 Reviews

Cleanliness
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Location
8.4
Service
8.6

Alexander

Couple

9.0

Location. Parking. Comfortable bed.

Very small room. Shower didn’t regulate temperature well.

August 2024

Carmel

Solo Traveler

10.0

Everything….. it is what it says on the brochure,

Nothing

August 2024

Anna

Family with young children

9.0

Location, friendly and helpful staff, lovely decor . Good car park

Upstairs rooms were very hot but this was understandable a weather was exceptionally warm

August 2024

Kate

Family with young children

8.0

Breakfast was fantastic, the room was huge and so great to find a room that fits a family of 5. The staff were very friendly and very quickly fixed a problem with the shower.

The bathroom was a little tired and old, the lack of air conditioning on a very hot night was hard, but the Dyson fan was of some use.

August 2024

Rose

Couple

9.0

Central location. Funky chilled out interior. Had all the facilities required for a city vacation

August 2024

Kaspars

Couple

8.0

Good location

August 2024

Niamh

Family with young children

7.0

Location is fantastic, near everything but quiet

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

August 2024

Christopher

Family with young children

9.0

Musical theme and location.

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

August 2024

Charlie

Family with young children

9.0

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

Only downside was lack of aircon

August 2024

Amelia

Couple

8.0

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

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.

August 2024

Samuel

Couple

6.0

The style and the staff.

You pay quite some money so you expect something in return. The rooms are afwfully small, look old and have some cracks and unfinished areas here and there. The bathroom is even smaller, hard to shower when the knobs are taking half of the space! The shower gel wasn’t filled up, there is mold and dust all over the place. Small, old and smelly rooms…

August 2024

Steven

Family with young children

8.0

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

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

August 2024

Catherine

Couple

6.0

The location was great, right in the centre, The breakfast was also of good standard with gluten free bread supplied for myself. The secure parking was also perfect. The bed was comfortable

The room was very basic, the shower unit was old with dirty/stained seals. The windows could also do with a clean

August 2024

Nicky

Couple

7.0

Location of hotel and price.

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.

August 2024

Dennis

Couple

8.0

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

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

August 2024

Paul

Couple

8.0

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!

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

August 2024

Pierre

Couple

9.0

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

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

August 2024

Jon

Couple

8.0

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.

No air con.

September 2024

Stephen

Couple

3.0

Location friendy staff.secure parking

Very updated .no lift no air con very steep stairs to third floor.Hotel room the smallest we have ever stayed in and so was the bathroom

September 2024

Nuno

Family with young children

10.0

Amazing experience, from start to finish. The hotel is very well decorated which alone is worth a visit. The rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable. The hotel is located close enough to the center of La Rochelle (5' walk) but conveniently distant to be quiet and tranquil. The private parking is a big plus in La Rochelle. The staff are all very kind and attentive. The breakfast was also a highlight - with fresh fruit and amazing local brioche (gache)! We loved La Rochelle and Hotel Francois 1er, we will certainly be back!

Nothing at all

September 2024

Lea

Couple

7.0

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

The room was quite small and could do with refreshing.

September 2024

Danielle

Couple

8.0

Close proximity to the Port, bars restaurants and shops

September 2024

Evan

Couple

9.0

Unusual, quirky hotel.

All good.

September 2024

R

Family with young children

10.0

A lovely hotel in a very central location in La Rochelle. The private car park is a great bonus. Most of all the staff are the friendliest and most welcoming team. This was our second visit and we will definitely return

September 2024

Roxanne

Couple

8.0

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

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September 2024

Swancott

Couple

10.0

Breakfast was very good. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Didn't like the cappucino from the machine but the espresso and fresh milk was good. Location was excellent and we do like safe parking. We are going back.

We were very pleased with our stay.

September 2024

Hilary

Group Traveler

7.0

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

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

September 2024

Steve

Couple

8.0

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.

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.

September 2024

Ingrid

Couple

8.0

Location . Staff were great

A little aged . Bathroom had no extraction fan .

September 2024

Joanne

Couple

10.0

Cool music themed hotel, very grand common areas, simple and smart room with fantastic view of the church. Beautiful place.

September 2024

Meggie

Couple

8.0

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.

Wifi was very poor.

September 2024

Kay

Couple

7.0

Lovely welcoming staff, cheerful surroundings in a very central location for exploring La Rochelle. Nice breakfast and all at a reasonable price.

October 2024

Simon

Couple

8.0

Very central with secure private parking. Helpful staff. Comfortable quiet room with ok facilities.

October 2024

Graham

Couple

7.0

City centre hotel with great access to harbour area and the three towers as well as the city shops

Access to the hotel was difficult, directions needed better detail. We were stuck on wrong side of one way and closed road system. Actually walked to hotel to get directions in!

October 2024

Stacey

Family with young children

9.0

great room and amenities for the price

November 2024

John

Couple

8.0

We always use this hotel when travelling through France. Very clean and convenient for the centre of town. The staff are always warm, welcoming and efficient. we would recommend the hotel to anyone

December 2024

Colin

Couple

8.0

The hotel was ideally placed for the old town. The directions to the hotel were excellent, we found it with no problem. Private, secure parking on site. The room was large and warm. All staff members we met were extremely helpful and friendly

Nothing

December 2024

Sharon

Group Traveler

9.0

The welcome was really warm & friendly. The réception staff were really welcoming and we enjoyed chatting with them. The quirky decor. The location was great - right in the centre of the city with easy access to the shops, restaurants & the port.

Breakfast not included

January 2025

Patricia

Couple

8.0

Location was perfect. Off street parking was handy for getting luggage in and out. Friendly staff. Breakfast was good (extra cost) but we were in a hurry to get on the road to Paris so it was great that we could eat and run.

Room was a little small but for one night it was good.

January 2025

Yura

Couple

3.0

The Hotel is in the very heart of the city.

Not a good place to stay even if you have a good offer. We booked the cheapest room available to stay over night in town. The room had distinctive smell of chemicals - it's either cleaning the mold, or killing the bugs - one of the two. Neither one is nice. We though the smell will be gone with the window open - nope it stayed through the night, causing the headache in the morning (slept with the windows open). The room was dirty - hairs all around the shower. And some signs of somebody's biological activity on the wall - which I would prefer to not know about (see the photo). The shower cabin was very small. I'm not a big guy, but it was a real challenge to have shower inside the cabin - imagine when you drop a shampoo and not able to pick it up just because the cabin is so small you have no space to bend. And yes, the flow of water is very weak, if you have a long hair this would be hard to wash them. I wouldn't come there again even if the room would be twice as cheap.

January 2025

Gommbo

Couple

8.0

Hotel Froncois Premier is a very good Hotel in the center of La Rochelle. Very pleasant staff and confortable quiet room. We will not hesitate to stay here again

We did extend for one night our stay and we were charged more for the same room. This is because for the extra night we booked directly with the hotel and not booking . com, which at the time it gave us a discounted rate. This was not a big issue for us as we liked the Hotel.

February 2025

David

Couple

10.0

Loved the whole experience! Full of French je ne sais quoi..cool to the bone

Nothing - loved it!

March 2025

Louise

Couple

8.0

Excellent location. Clean.

March 2025

Mark

Group Traveler

8.0

Wonderfully quirky; loved the art; very friendly and helpful staff; and hotel very clean. And ideal location to explore the city.

Only negative were the showers. Really dated in need of improvement…..

March 2025

Robin

Couple

8.0

Hard to get their due to ridiculous restrictions on driving. Not the hotels fault.

April 2025

Laura

Group Traveler

8.0

Location, decor and dog friendly

April 2025

Patrick

Solo Traveler

9.0

Cool and classy hotel in a perfect location in the city centre, very pleasant and smiling staff and good breakfast offerings

It didn’t bother me but be aware that there are a lot of stairs to the upper floor

April 2025

Prue

Couple

10.0

We loved staying here. Friendly helpful staff. Fantastic position in old town. A bit of character . And car parking!

April 2025

Caroline

Family with young children

10.0

Location and friendly staff

A lot of stairs, no elevator

April 2025

Daphne

Couple

8.0

Beautiful hotel, good location, wonderful breakfast

Rooms are small but ok for a one night stay

April 2025

Michael

Solo Traveler

6.0

Good breakfast; very good car parking; the bed was comfortable.

No air-conditioning; no lift. Building nice and historic but starting to get a bit worn in places.

June 2025

Maria

Couple

8.0

The hotel has great decor and very clean. In addition, it is well located and the staff is friendly.

The room was very small with no space to move around without bumping into the bed or suitcases

July 2025

Benoit

Family with young children

8.0

Location is great, everything is at walking distance, room is confortable nice bed and staff very nice.

August 2025

Anthony

Family with young children

10.0

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 had left behind so we didn't miss our train. Thank you for the wonderful stay.

August 2025

BRUNO

Solo Traveler

9.0

central city and a nice parking

all good

September 2025

Sylvia

Couple

8.0

Perfect location - parking on premises

bathroom - shower in the tub was extremely slippy

October 2025

Maureen

Couple

10.0

The location was absolutely fantastic! The directions were very helpful. Although the room was small, the bathroom was a great size, shower was fantastic with lots of hot water, bed was super comfortable. The view of the Jim Morrison mural from our window was unexpected - we loved all the art and neat decor throughout. The morning brunch was top rate and well worth the price. The secure parking was appreciated as well. The staff were the BEST!!! So helpful, friendly and attentive to detail. Highly recommend this boutique hotel.

October 2025

Michelle

Couple

9.0

Quirky hotel - our ground floor room was large and very comfortable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. An easy walk to the port

November 2025

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