Francois Premier Hotel

Our stay in early January went well beyond our hopes. From the friendly welcome to the lovely room, the excellent breakfast and the superb location just off the Champs Elysees, it is hard to see how anything could have been better. I would certainly stay there again.

I booked the hotel on a special rate through a Leisure Direction offer in a newspaper - the agent had been extremely complimentary about it, and having done a fair amount of research after booking, I had high hopes and high expectations - I am delighted to report that these were all met. First things first - Location! The hotel is excellently located just off the Champs Elysees - go to George V metro, take the George V exit, and go to the right of Louis Vuitton. Take the second road on the left and it is 100m down the road - how easy... more

I booked this weekend for four friends to celebrate our 40th birthdays and was apprehensive that all would be fine. My expectations were exceeded as we approached the hotel. We were met by name by the hotel manager and trying to speak in French, to practice, he was both patient and gracious and we were soon installed in our respective rooms. For once the photos and reviews did not disappoint as the hotel was classic luxury. There were the usual trimmings we expect in a hotel but to find it so clean and welcoming was a bonus. Our needs at... more

Excellent experience. Charming small luxury hotel in the heart of Paris just a few minutes walk from Champs Elysees and main metro stations Stayed there only one night but I wish it were longer. Confortable and clean rooms and bathroom. Excellent breakfast with a wide choice of warm and cold dishes to meet every need. Kind English speaking staff. If you are looking for a treat in Paris with a very good value for money don't bother to search further: Francois 1er Hotel is just perfect.

Excellent Hotel, great staff, English speaking. I can thoroughly recommend. Contact me if you are going soon with any further questions.

If you are looking for a smaller boutique hotel, on a quiet side street that is in a great location (middle of the 8th arrondissement) literally two blocks from Champs Elysees and one block from Georges V, look no further, you've found it! Yes, it is pricey - but heck, this is Paris after all.... I won't waste (to much of) your time going over the same ground that the other reviews document here. Suffice to say that the location of this hotel is wonderful, our room was great (505 - which was a 'Superior' Room with a small balcony,... more

Stayed 24th – 27th August 2007 The location of the hotel is excellent, it is 2 minutes walk from the Louis Vuitton shop on the Champs Elysees and just a bit further to the Arch de Triumph. It is also an easy walk to the Seine and the Eiffel Tower, and there is also a tube station close by. So a good base to explore from. The hotel is very nicely decorated; everything is immaculate, though they do seem to have a bit of a book fetish, with the lift walls lined with fake books, fake book doors. There is a nice lounge and a bar area,... more

I am traveling to Paris a lot, but Francois 1er is my favorite, very well located, nice rooms, a bit small, friendly staff, great breakfast (love the smoked salmon and the caviar), but the bread is a bit stale and the phone does not work in the breakfast room (I do not know if this is good or bad)

This was our third trip to Paris and after staying in two indifferent hotels on previous visits, we decided to splash out on a two night stay at the Francois 1er. We loved it and would happily return. It is a romantic, boutique hotel with friendly staff and a lovely feeling of peace, despite being only two minutes walk from the frenzied traffic of the Champs Elysees. Our room was a good size, absolutely spotless and had a quiet outlook over a small courtyard garden. The decor was sumptuous; lots of velvet, rich reds and golds and... more

this hotel made all the difference in our trip. the service was superb. their recommendations/help with reservations for a dinner cruise on the river made for one of our best evenings. the room was small but lovely. breakfast was a great spread and such a relaxing atmosphere. location was nice as well. the day manager & bellman both really went out of their way for us. it was a pleasure.