The receptionist was exceptional as I had to walk 3 blocks to ask how to get there by car! She explained clearly, marking the route in and out on the map. She also answered all the other questions we had about the city. Excellent to be able to reserve a car park space next to the hotel. Good breakfast, however, as before, hotels need to be aware that people are allergic to cows milk products and supply alternative products for cereals, tea, and coffee. A clean room and comfortable bed apart from the shelf behind it.

I would have prefered a walk-in shower rather than stepping into the bath for a shower. I would allso have prefered side tables by the bed and a headboard rather than a shelf behind the bed.

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.

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!

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Great location for exploring La Rochelle as only a short walk to the harbourside. The hotel was quirky, with friendly staff and a good breakfast.

We were a bit worried about parking, but we used the multi-storey nearby which worked well. Would advise booking a parking space at the hotel well in advance.

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.

In La Rochelle, a short walk away from the 'Towers'. Hotel is very much like a boutique hotel. Great wallpapers throughout etc.. It has a carpark £20 per night, it is next to the hotel and very secure, though a little tight. Breakfast was great for a cooked english breakfast but lacked the pastries, croissants. ham, cheese etc... for a continental breakfast. £12 pp. Staff very pleasant. Electric dyson fan in the bedroom. Safe in the room.

Only stayed one night, as far as i remember there wasn't a lift.

Fabulous location, lovely clean rooms with a really comfortable bed and pillows. The standard room was really small so we paid extra and had a bigger room with a bigger bathroom so the room felt lovely... could do with a bit of tlc, new bath, woodwork and walls could do with some fresh paint... But we'll definitely stay again, staff were really friendly, parking facilities and just great location.. thoroughly enjoyed our stay...

Standard room too small, paintwork needs updating, bath was really old and marked

The hotel was located in a quiet street which was ideally situated between the busy port area and the retail shopping area. The secure parking was excellent, behind automatic steel gates, which was ideal for our particular needs when travelling between Spain and the UK with a car full of personal effects. The room was spacious.

The decor was a 'little tired' and the shower was a hand held device over the bath.

Best accommodation on the whole trip: we are 2 bikers on the Velodyssee, we were looking for a quiet place to rest and safe for our bikes. This Hotel offered all we needed beside qualified and very gentle personnel, clean and modern room, great position since it is in the centre away from noisy and overcrowded streets, best quality/price ratio. We loved it.

Very good sized room with comfy queen sized bed. Tea & coffee making, cool murals in room & throughout hotel. Very good buffet breakfast, secure parking, right in heart of old quarter but quiet too. Good heated towel rail (we had a lot of rain during our visit so very welcome).

Lack of a lift (luckily we were just on first floor, rm 110), no milk provided in room (though we brought some from breakfast). Bathroom was fine but could have been a little cleaner in shower area (cracked tile, grout needs bleaching).