FRANCOIS 1ER, Paris

Francois 1Er - A boutique hotel in Paris's Golden Triangle with Pierre Yves Rochon design and winter garden lounge

Located in a quiet street off the Champs Élysées, this 4-star Paris hotel occupies a 19th-century Haussmannien building with intricate wrought ironwork. The 40-room Francois 1Er features interiors by legendary designer Pierre Yves Rochon, blending French elegance with contemporary elements. Guest rooms include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, en-suite bathrooms with shower and bath combinations, and room service from 6 PM to midnight. A bright lounge bar opens to a winter garden greenhouse, while the restaurant serves American buffet breakfast with pastries, crepes, smoked salmon, and eggs. The multilingual staff speaks English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Italian. George V Metro Station is 787.4 ft away, while the Arc de Triomphe stands 1968.5 ft from the property. The hotel sits within the Golden Triangle formed by Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Avenue Montaigne, and Avenue George V.

Pros

Multilingual staff fluent in seven languages

Winter garden greenhouse connected to the lounge bar

Fireplace in the bar area creates intimate atmosphere

Located on a quiet street despite central position

Cons

Room service available only from 6 PM to midnight

Classic rooms are compact at 15-183 ft^2