Located in the heart of historic La Rochelle, this hotel is set in a 16th century building just a 5 minute walk from the Old Port and local market. Hôtel François 1er offers free unlimited WiFi and a 24-hour reception. All room at Hôtel François 1er are spacious, and feature a design and cosy décor inspired by the themes of rock, movie, painting, graffiti or photography. They are fitted with a TV, and come with a private bathroom. Various facilities are available at the property such as the room service, a bar lounge, and a chill out area. Upon prior request and at an extra cost, guests can park their car in the property's secure parking located in the city centre. The hotel is within walking distance from several shops, restaurants and lively bars. Hôtel François 1er is also close to attractions such as the Aquarium, the Natural History Museum, the city's parks and beaches. La Rochelle Train Station is conveniently located 1.9 km from Hôtel François 1er.
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- 15 minutes walk from Aquarium La Rochelle
- 5 minutes walk from Vieux-Port
- Lots of shops and restaurants in the neighborhood
- Historical area
- Private car park
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- No lift
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Amenities
Important information
Guests planning to use the car park must reserve a space in advance upon reservation. Please write this in the comments box of your booking. Parking fares can vary depending on the season. Please note that this hotel does not feature a lift. Ground floor rooms are subject to availability. Please contact the hotel in advance if you require a ground floor room, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. the hotel does not have air conditioning but dyson type fansHotel Amenities and Services
General
- Pets allowed
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Soundproof rooms
- Heating
- Non-smoking throughout
- WiFi available in all areas
Services
- Room service
- Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- Coffee house on site
Internet
- Internet services
- WiFi
- Free WiFi
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- Outdoor furniture
Parking
- Parking
- Parking on site
- Private parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilet with grab rails
- Visual aids: Braille
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- 24-hour security
- Key access
- Key card access
- Security alarm
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Fire extinguishers
Your sustainability practices
Safety features
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- First aid kit available
Physical distancing
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Cashless payment available
- Physical distancing rules followed
Cleanliness & disinfecting
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Location
Area Attractions
- 340 m : La Grosse Horloge
- 1.0 km : Espace Encan
- 1.3 km : Parc Expo de La Rochelle
Main train stations nearby
1.1 km : La Rochelle Train StationNearest hotels
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Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
