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8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sink, and a shower.

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a staircase, a desk, and a large poster of a saxophone player.

Superior Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted painting of five people.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a white bathroom.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden bench, a red chair, and a white bedside table.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Superior Double Room, Accessible

  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue accent wall, and a portrait of a man in a suit.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in La Rochelle City Centre, a neighborhood in La Rochelle, Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville is near the airport and near the beach. Tour St. Nicolas and Port de la Pallice are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Minimes Beach. La Rochelle Hotel de Ville and Vieux Port are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our La Rochelle travel guide
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13-15 Rue Bazoges, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000

What's nearby

  • A classical building facade with statues, columns, and arched windows.
    La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic stone tower with a flag, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and a church tower.
    Tour St. Nicolas
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Rochelle Central Market
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vieux Port
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aquarium La Rochelle
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station
    12 min walk
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Bistrot du Port
    5 min walk
  • Paradis d'Asie
    4 min walk
  • Brasserie de La Poste
    3 min walk
  • Le Comptoir
    4 min walk
  • Café de la Paix
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville

  • Hotel near La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
  • Located close to Vieux Port and Tour St. Nicolas, Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville provides a terrace, a library, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • Smoke-free premises, bicycle parking, and a porter/bellhop
    • A front-desk safe, a computer station, and a banquet hall
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 14 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 8.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.76 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14.00 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 8.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville?

As of Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville on Aug 26, 2026 start from $117, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hotel François 1er Cœur de Ville located?

Located in La Rochelle City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of La Rochelle Hotel de Ville and Vieux Port. Tour St. Nicolas and Parc des Expositions de La Rochelle are also within 1 mi (2 km). La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station is 12 minutes by foot and La Rochelle Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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