Le Quartier Francais
Location: Cnr Berg & Wilhelmina Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690, Franschhoek, ZA
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Immerse yourself in the elegance and charm of Le Quartier Francais, where luxury meets location in the heart of Franschhoek.
Recreational Oasis
Relax in our stunning outdoor pool or unwind on our scenic terrace and garden, perfect for tranquil moments under the sun.
Culinary Delights
Indulge your taste buds at Protégé, one of our two exquisite restaurants, or enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service paired with refreshing drinks from the poolside bar.
Comfortable Accommodations
Retreat to one of our 25 elegantly designed guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen TVs, with complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected and entertained.
Discover the ultimate getaway at Le Quartier Francais, where unforgettable experiences await. Book your stay now!
Important Information
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Fireplace in lobby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Library
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Mountain biking nearby
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Free self parking
- Free valet parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Free buffet breakfast
- Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
- Secured parking
- Horse riding nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Exclusive Cottage
2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
2788-sq-foot individually decorated room with a furnished patio
Layout - 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and dining area
Relax - Private pool and fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 5 bathrooms, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Yard, safe, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free Local calls
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Superior Suite (Four Quarters)
1 King Bed
1184-sq-foot room with mountain and garden views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free Local calls
- Espresso maker
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Separate living room
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Grand Room
1 King Bed
427-sq-foot room with mountain and pool views
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free Local calls
- Espresso maker
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Separate living room
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Room (Petite Garden)
1 King Bed
484-sq-foot room, patio with mountain and pool views
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free Local calls
- Espresso maker
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Room (Auberge)
1 King Bed
431-sq-foot room with mountain and pool views
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free Local calls
- Espresso maker
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Separate living room
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Luxury Suite (Pool)
1 King Bed
861-sq-foot room, patio with mountain views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
Relax - Private plunge pool
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free Local calls
- Espresso maker
- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Private plunge pool
- Separate living room
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
Guest Reviews
- IanE714 (4/5): Eat here, stay somewhere else - This was one of four hotels we stayed in during a holiday in South Africa and Zambia. Unfortunately it was the worst of the four by quite a big margin. On the positive side the hotel is located right in the centre of Franschhoek so it provides a good base to explore the town. We would also recommend Protégé restaurant where we had breakfast and also a very good quality dinner. The service there was always excellent. Our room, was also comfortable, clean and well equipped albeit we had persistent problems with the light switches which work strangely and have instruction stickers on them which is unusual but necessary as they don’t appear to work intuitively. The main problems are that, first and foremost, we found the service in the hotel lacked the warmth and consistency you get in other quality hotels in South Africa. Management are not very visible despite the fact this is a small property which presents plenty of opportunity for staff to get to know their guests if they wished to. Our arrival created an awful first impression. First of all you arrive to the rear of the property. We had to search for a doorman to help with our bags. We were then taken to a “holding lounge” opposite reception where we waited quite a while despite the hotel seeming to be quite quiet. The lady who checked us in wasn’t welcoming at all and, as she walked us to our room, she did nothing but list the rules of the property and point out other rooms which would have apparently been nicer than ours! By the time we reached our room we wanted to leave and asked to speak to a manager. The two people who came to see us assured us the service would improve however, honestly, we should have left and stayed somewhere else as the first impressions of the service proved to be accurate. We would also say that the design of this property doesn’t make it a pleasant place to stay. The rear entrance and lack of any common lobby area make it feel very impersonal and more like staying in a rental property. It also lacks a gym or fitness centre necessitating a trip to a sister hotel to use such facilities which isn’t ideal.
- miley53 (10/5): You must stay here! - What a gem! Small, relaxed but elegant. Franschhoek is a nice smaller alternative to Stellenbosch and this is definitely the place to stay. Impeccable, friendly staff. A must stay!
- Alastair05 (10/5): Wonderful quality, peaceful hotel with brilliant staff. - We have just spent 8 nights here. This is a fab hotel- small, peaceful, very comfortable and with excellent staff. Dumi the assistant manager is outstanding and nothing is too much trouble for her. The hotel is in the centre of the village where there are lovely shops, cafes, restaurants etc. A perfect combination. Highly recommended a private pool suite.
- somebod (10/5): Marvellous glamorous special - This is one of the most professionally run hotels I have stayed at. The staff are excellent. The hotel is run almost to perfection. The rooms are light, pretty and super comfortable. Breakfast is very good. The calmness of this location yet being very central is very useful. I would rerun here in a heartbeat especially given the care and attention provided to us on our honeymoon. Really not a lot to complain about after our 5 days there
- M5149QMdavidr (10/5): Great hotel in a great location. - What a nice boutique style hotel. Our room (8) was a nice, large and extremely clean, loft style room with open fireplace. There were 25 rooms in what seemed to be an old converted court yard style group of buildings around a small swimming pool. The staff were friendly and helpful and always nice to be around. The breakfast was ‘a la cart’ and of top quality. There were also fruits and cereals. This hotel was a very positive experience and if I were to be in this area again I would defiantly book this hotel.
- MichaelL19712014 (10/5): Perfect stay at the emd of our trip! - Overall Everything was fantastic, from the location to the rooms and from the service to the food. Highly recommended! The Good. 1. The location was great. In the middle of the village, it is so convenient for shops and restaurants. There was secure parking 2. The grounds were stunning with great views to the mointains. The pool area was lovely and even had sunscreen left out on the loungers. 3. Service was superb throughout. The staff were friendly and helpful. They added lots of extra touches. 4. The rooms were huge and traditionally decorated. We had a large lounge area to sit in, and the beds were comfortable. 5. The bathrooms were large, and the shower worked well. 6. The food was also excellent. We had rom service and breakfast in the room. All were excellent, and there was lots of choice. We also ate at Epice- one of the beat meals we have ever had. The Bad Nothing really, but heating the pool would be great for the winter!
- Paulo (10/5): - Duvido que alguém se arrependa, dispensa comentários.
- Mark (10/5): Very special - Amazing place, friendly staff at hotel and restaurant. Unforgettable dinner, high standards. Good breakfast. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
- sylbanno (10/5): Impossible to describe. - The hotel is impossible to describe. Room is incredible. Staff people are very poli te. Amazing persons working. The location is perfect, and Franschhoek is like heaven in Earth.. Pool room is better than you can imagine. Conrad is a very friendly and helpful person.
- Kortni (10/5): - Stunning interior design and delicious dining options! The staff was more than accommodating and friendly!! Loved this property
- Daniel (10/5): - I cannot say enough great things about this hotel - simply amazing. The rooms are beautiful. The staff will go to any length to make you feel welcome and looked after. The grounds are beautifully kept, its central and the food/wine on site were incredible. Quite possibly one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at and a MUST if you’re looking for accommodation in Franschhoek!
- mah0519 (10/5): Perfect location in Franschhoek! - This place was perfect! Stayed in a suite for 4 nights and had access to their sister location Leeu Estates. Between the two, you couldn’t want for more. The grounds are beautiful and serene yet right in the middle of town. Breakfast was good. Also went to Epice and had an amazing experience. We spent an entire day at Leeu Estates enjoying the garden, wine and also had a fabulous dinner. They shuttled us back to Le Quartier after dinner. We spent one afternoon just sitting by the pool and enjoying the atmosphere. When in Franschhoek- this is the place to stay!
- Brian (10/5): Absolute paradise in Franshhoek - An incredible hotel - beautiful, luxurious, and a fantastic friendly team for whom nothing is too much trouble. The perfect place for the final few days of our South Africa holiday
- Michelle (10/5): - Spacious rooms recently updated very helpful staff and nice restaurants
- I7149RJmattk (10/5): LQF Honeymoon - We arrived at LQF as a quick stop on our honeymoon (2 nights). We enjoyed every second of our stay here. The room was pristine and the heated floors/towel rack in the bathroom were a nice touch. The pool area is quiet and well kept. We loved how the hotel is right in town. You can walk to the grocery store, pharmacy, bank, and other restaurants right from the hotel. The area surrounding the hotel felt very safe. The staff were accommodating and friendly. They also provide a complimentary shuttle to the main hotel which is convenient if you are looking to use the gym or other facilities there.
- Karenyst (10/5): Tranquil, Sculpture Filled Hotel - We stayed at LQF for three nights during our visit to the winelands in a petite garden suite. The room was spacious and beautifully designed. The bath had heated floors a large shower and clawfoot tub. Our little garden was walled-in and surrounded by vines and shrubs shrubs. We also had a couple resident birds and a squirrel to keep us company. Even though the hotel is located in the middle of the main street, stepping into the hotel was like stepping into another world. The staff could not be nicer and went beyond expectations with every question we had. Sculptures all over the property integrated with the feel of being in a whimsical wonderland. The pool area was quiet and had what I think was an honor bar, as did the comfy living area where we watched rugby. The breakfast was superb with both a buffet and made to order menu. I especially liked the fresh ginger-based juice. We had dinner one night a protoge and ate at the chef's counter where we could see the care they put into making the dishes. Marvelous. I highly recommend LQF to anyone spending a little time in Franschoek.
- michael (10/5): - ,
- Escape27652587126 (10/5): Consistent Excellence - We recently returned from our tenth stay at LQF, which remains our favourite hotel anywhere in the world. As returning guests, we were made to feel especially welcome. Earlier this year we visited France for our annual holiday, visiting Paris and St.Emilion. Nothing we experienced compared to what LQF has to offer. On our recent visit to Franschhoek, we stayed in one of the Four Quarters suites ( number 3 ). Our suite was extremely spacious and airy, tastefully decorated, quiet, and luxuriously comfortable. For a special occasion, I would highly recommend it as it is several notches above your average hotel accommodation. We were celebrating my wife's birthday, which the hotel was informed of prior to our arrival. My wife felt spoiled throughout her stay, and made to feel very special by all staff members we came into contact with, who had all been briefed that we were celebrating a very special occasion. The gardens of the hotel are immaculate and luxuriant, contributing to the overall atmosphere of peace and tranquility. In addition, it has two fine-dining restaurants on-site, Epice and Protege. Earlier this year we dined at Protege, which comfortably outperformed a Michelin 2 star dinner we had in St Emilion in April, but at considerably less cost. As very experienced global travellers, who have been lucky enough to stay at some of the finest establishments the hospitality industry has to offer, LQF remains our global winner. The level of friendliness and helpfulness of every staff member is unique, making you feel truly welcome. Given its convenient situation in the middle of the charming town of Franschhoek, look no further when choosing accommodation in the area. Could not recommend more highly.
- stuart (10/5): - Superb in every respect. Thoroughly recommend.
- oscarspet (10/5): Fabulous property - Exquisite We stayed for 5 nights at this beautiful property & I cannot fault a single thing. We stayed in a four quarters suite which was spacious ,beautifully decorated & designed. The sculptures situated throughout the grounds were a lovely addition & the staff were extremely friendly & professional. We will definitely be back
- Daydream38897968762 (10/5): Lovely place to stay - Stayed for two night whilst travelling around South Africa. Staff gave us a very warm welcome and showed us around the grounds which are furnished with statues and art (also has its own gallery). Rooms well appointed, clean and cosy. Enjoyed a free wine tasting and quality breakfast. As we left early on day 2 they went to the trouble of providing a box of breakfast items to take on our drive.
- mintchutney (4/5): Overpriced. Under-whelming. Don’t bother. - Very disappointed with our stay here. This was 1 of 6 five-star properties we stayed in on a trip around South Africa. This is not a five-star property. Over-priced and nothing special. Staff are unhelpful, do not respond to requests and give incorrect information. Give this place a skip.
- stuart (10/5): - Conrad and his excellent team were the most professional and hospitable hosts. Superb stay.
- ButchR (10/5): The best of the best! - We have been staying at Le Quartier Francais for many years, as well as trying other hotels in the area. LQF is simply the best of the best, and is a world class operation. On our last trip we stayed in a petite garden suite, with a private courtyard, and a fireplace for those cold nights in winter. Our room was tastefully decorated, with every amenity you would expect from a top hotel, and a fire was lit in the evening, at whatever time we requested. Breakfast was included in our room rate, and was served at the on-site restaurant, Protege. On our last night we had a fine dining experience with wine pairing at Protege. It was one of the best meals of our life, eclipsing a recent meal at a 2 star Michelin restaurant in St Emilion in France, at a fraction of the price, with every course being absolutely delicious and impossible to fault. The staff at Le Quartier Francais are the most friendly, helpful, and professional you will encounter at any hotel in the world. Nothing is too much trouble. Given its convenient location in the heart of the village as the coup de grace, no other hotel in the area comes close. Highly recommend.
- FioTee (10/5): Gorgeous hotel, lovely staff. - Lovely hotel, gorgeous staff! Love love love this hotel. The rooms are beautiful, so elegant. the check in was so stylish and friendly, felt so comfortable and welcomed. Breakfast was delicious. All staff we met were excellent and friendly. Charne particularly stood out, but everyone was excellent, I just don’t remember names. The pool already is lovely too, love the touch of the sunscreen baskets.
- OPRS (10/5): Perfect place to stay in Franschoek - This is a spectacular property nestled in the heart of Franschoek. The rooms are tastefully decorated with very comfortable beds and large bathrooms. The surrounding grounds of the hotel are also beautiful, well maintained, and felt very calming. It was my girlfriend’s birthday and the staff managed to source a cake and some flowers, and a donation was made to a charity on her behalf (which was a nice touch!). We ate at Epice one night (one of the on-site restaurants) and enjoyed a culinary feast. All the staff were friendly and on hand to help with any requests or bookings we needed to make. We had an amazing time. Thank you LQF.
- 501wyattf (10/5): Outstanding and Beautiful - Absolutely stunning experience. The hotel has exquisite attention to detail and a wonderful charm around every corner. The staff is impeccably kind and helpful and Conrad and his team were A+ in everything they did. The food was amazing and the stay was one we hope to repeat again!
- Kuljinder (10/5): Honeymoon in Franschhoek - Unbelievable and amazing stay/experience at this property. Ideally located on the Main Street in Franschhoek so walking distance to most restaurants/bars. The hotel staff were so attentive and lovely they couldn’t do enough for you. Already planning to come back for our next stay
- AllanBeadle (10/5): Eat and watch the world go by ! - We love coming here as the outside patio enables you to eat and watch the world go by. Such a great venue. On top of all this the food is wonderful and the staff friendly and professional. We have eaten here several times before and it is always the first place we look for in Franschhoek Thank you !
- lsalvage2020 (10/5): Special hotel in Franschhoek - Beautiful hotel right in the middle of Franschhoek. Rooms are elegant and spacious and would also suit people with access needs. Breakfast has been great in a relaxed environment, excellent variety of fruits/eggs/pastries befitting a high quality hotel. If this is the standard for Leeu Collection Resorts we will be looking to their other locations soon.
- foxbat (8/5): Good town centre hotel in Franshhoek - This is certainly a very good hotel, right in the centre of Franschhoek. The rooms are generous and well decorated. I get the feeling that they will be in need of an update withing two or three years as the rooms are quite traditional. The service is excellent and there is a terrific breakfast. The hotel has a good but unheated swimming pool (which was freezing cold despite near 30 degree outside temperatures). As the hotel is in the town, you get no views. Price-wise, it is expensive at nearly £500 a night.
- montykilo (10/5): Top quality hotel. - Very smart hotel in the centre of Franschhoek. So convenient. Large rooms and enormous bathroom. Probably the largest bed we have ever had in a hotel. Beautiful bedding and comfortable mattress. The pool was just what was needed after a day on the wine tram. Superb breakfast, al fresco. Very efficient and friendly staff. A little expensive, but you get what you pay for. Would stay here again if visiting Franschhoek.
- floristonhall (4/5): Lost its soul - We returned to the hotel because we had stayed here before and it had both character and style. Sadly much of that is lost. It lacks soul. The rooms are comfortable but characterless. The staff are lacking in charm unlike most other hotels that we stayed in South Africa. Even though we stayed in the hotel for two nights and called ahead of arriving, we were not able to get a booking in either hotel restaurant. The swimming pool is small and crowded. It’s forgettable. Sad because it used to be so good.
- Richard (10/5): lovely one night stay - We only stayed for one night but wish we had booked more. This hotel thinks of everything, we mentioned we were travelling with a young child and they had prepared a cot for him as requested but also included a nappy bin and a sterliser without us even having to ask. The breakfast is the best inclusive breakfast I have had in a long time and the grounds are beautiful.
- 192robm (10/5): One of the best ! - Absolutely fabulous boutique hotel. Great location, superb room, lovely ambience and first class staff, This hotel has everything & the food - wow! We will definitely return to Le Quartier Francais. We also really like the feel of Franschhoek and when we return we will stay more than 2 nights and use the hotel as a base. Thank you.
- Mango76 (10/5): Exceptional stay!! Would return!! - We just checked out of our three day stay during the week between Christmas and New Year’s and honestly I could’ve stayed at this hotel another week. The service is top-notch, the rooms are charming. The setting is beautiful, and the location is excellent (right in the middle of Franschhoek, where all the shops and restaurants). From the moment we arrived, they gave us a lovely tour of the hotel, and Siba went out of her way to make our stay just exceptional. There was a restaurant that we really wanted to eat at but had no reservations, but Siba kept calling the restaurant to see if they could get us in before we left, and she was able to get us a reservation. I don’t think there’s really anything negative I can say about this place. Now, I will say that this property was part of a splurge package vacation that we planned for a special trip so so I suppose for the price that you pay this is what I would expect. That said, if this place is in your budget, I would highly recommend it. A few other details to note: - there is a lovely pool in the garden - the Protege restaurant breakfast was very good (was included in our stay) - you can walk to shops and restaurants - about a 15 min walk to the wine tram - our room (4) would have worked for a wheelchair user (barrier free shower and room entry) but the walking path to get to the room is bumpy
- Stephanie (10/5): - A wonderful stay. Fabulous restaurants and faultless staff
- Jamie (10/5): Exceptional - The best hotel we have ever stayed in. Above and beyond. The hotel itself is beautiful, well kept gardens and lovely rooms. The staff at the hotel and the two restaurants were fantastic. So well looked after without being overbearing. We stayed two nights and they were so special. Little touches like hot water bottles, printed itinerary and wine tasting went a long way. Couldn’t rate highly enough. Special mention to Manny and Conrad who welcomed us and made our stay extra special.
- Ilse (10/5): - Excellent from beginning to end
- Marlene (10/5): - Das Quartier Francais ist eine wunderbare Unterkunft. Einzig unstimmig ist angesichts des Preises, dass für einen Orangenjus aus der Minibar am Schluss ZAR 30 verrechnet werden.
- Margot (10/5): Another wonderful stay! - Another wonderful stay at Le Quartier Francais, the service was outstanding! And such a friendly, beautiful place too. Very helpful with free lifts to local restaurants as well, if you wish to go further afield. Highly recommended.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I loved everything about it. Staff A+++++++ and hotel gorgeous.
- Ian (10/5): Relax in luxury - Beautiful oasis of calm in the hubbub of Franschhoek
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Gostamos de tudo. Bem localizado, ótimo atendimento e instalações.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - TheI intetior design is fantastic. Bright bold colors mixed with white walls and sisel rugs. They had radiant floor heating which was great because we were there in the winter. It’s in the heart of Franschhoek which is great if you want to walk around the town. Finally the breakfast which was included was terrific! The french toast which was covered in a fruit sauce, fresh berries and grilled bananas was yummy!
- James (10/5): The Place to Stay in S. Africa Wine Country - Incredible wine country! The hotel was fabulous and my wife love the fireplace in the room.
- Alison (8/5): Luxury in Franschoek - It was a wonderful stay in very comfortable accommodation. The staff were friendly, the complimentary shuttle service was very nice, and the wine tasting was lovely. Slightly surprised they didn’t acknowledge our wedding anniversary (we had emailed it through in advance) but all in all it was a great stay.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Great location in Franschhoek as well as beautiful surroundings. The staff is also excellent and breakfast at the restaurant was very nice. Personally, l find the property a bit synthetic and affected. It’s not a classic luxury property but more a newly built and decorated complex that in my opinion doesn’t do justice to the heritage of the region. For the prices charged, I would have expected more. Some other reviews reflect that too. It is more a question of preference and my wife loved it. I would go to a more classic property like Lanzerac when going back to that region.
- Palle (8/5): Dejligt hotel - Dejligt hotel med stort velmøbleret værelse og god morgenmad. Lækkert poolområde. Meget serviceminded personale. To restauranter på hotellet, der begge er outsourcet, serverer rigtig lækker mad, men kræver bordbestilling til middag, hvis man vil sikre sig bord. Desværre ingen lobby- eller opholdsområde udenfor restauranter og poolområdet, hvilket vi manglede.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - This property changed hands about 2 years ago and is now part of Leeu Estates which has three properties - two in the town centre and one outside town at the vineyards. Le Quartier Francais has 32 rooms and no longer has its previous boutique atmosphere. Breakfast is in Protege restaurant which is rented out to a third party but Le Quartier Francaise guests have breakfast there. Breakfast is superb - quality of food is outstanding and excellent choice and service. Hotel has a nice serviced pool area but only 16 sunbeds so this could prove limiting when the hotel is fully occupied although we experienced no problems. Grand rooms have a small patio area near their entrance with a table and two chairs but there is no privacy as these rooms face onto the pool area and there are other guests walking by to get to their rooms. The petit garden rooms provide a private garden space. If you are noise sensitive, a couple of the petit garden rooms are troubled by noise/vibration against the wall of your bedroom from air conditioning units or one room close to the kitchens of Protege has cooking smells in its private garden. Protege restaurant is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All of the staff are kind, friendly and efficient and go out of their way to provide every assistance to their guests.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Sehr schönes Boutiquehotel im Herzen von Franschho - Sehr schönes Boutiquehotel im Herzen von Franschhoek. Das Personal ist sehr zuvorkommend und bemüht, alle Wünsche zu erfüllen.
- Howard (8/5): excellent - wonderful stay. definitely recommend this hotel, although one or two very small suggestions for the management to improve / look at
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Perfect location in the middle of town. Spacious. Very clean. Plenty of parking.
- Ian (10/5): End of African tour - Very good overall , has all the ingrediants , right place right facilities
- AV (8/5): Sehr luxuriös, lAbstriche bei Preis-/Leistung - Das Hotel ist wirklich sehr luxuriös. Allerdings muss man sagen, dass der Service beim Frühstück bei diesem Preis definitiv besser sein kann, wenn nicht sogar sein muss. Auch die Tatsache, dass man als Gast der Villa auf die Aufmerksamkeit der Rezeption angewiesen ist, da sich das Hoftor nicht durch die Schranke öffnet wenn man nicht mit dem Auto davor steht ist etwas ärgerlich, da man unter Umständen noch mal zurücklaufen mus, um der Rezeption Bescheid zu geben, dass das Tor geöffnet wird. Bei einem solchen Preisniveau erwarte ich da etwas mehr Aufmerksamkeit. Insgesamt ein wirklich sehr luxuriöses Haus, bei einem solchen Übernachtungspreis in Südafrika hätte ich aber vim Vergleich zu anderen 5***** Hotels einen deutlich besseren Service erwartet.
- B.G. Staffan (10/5): Stay Here! - Excellent accommodations; friendly and professional staff; beautiful and spacious rooms and bathrooms; location in central Franschhoek is outstanding. Need an excellent on premises restaurant! Only a mediocre Thai restaurant now there. Avoid! The 5 star restaurant La Petite Colombo is not part of the hotel so you will not get a reservation there unless you book way in advance although the hotel website leads you to believe otherwise. Thus, when checking in, ask for a dinner booking at ”The Dining Room” and for transportation to get there. The Dining Room is at another De Leuw estate minutes away and well worth it!
- Verified traveler (2/5): Bait and Switch - The pool suite is advertised as having two bathrooms. It really only has one. It was recently remodeled and had a lot of kinks to work out. The staff was great.
- Verified traveler (10/5): impeccable service, charming hotel, great location - Highly recommend the hotel. Service was excellent. The hotel is very centrally located and the ground are beautiful. The hotel car drove us to our lunch venue and to our hike at mount Rochelle nature park...all complimentary. Wonderful breakfast, and a great 8 course tasting menu at The Tasting Room.
- CathyG (10/5): A beautiful boutique hotel with wonderful food. - We stayed here for 3 nights in a petite garden suite. We did have some maintenance problems with the room. On arrival, the plug in the second wash basin would not stay down so we asked for it to be fixed. When we came back later, the maintenance man had just swapped them over on the two sinks so now the other sink would not hold water! We were tired & went to bed at 9.45 pm. At 10pm the upper floor guests came home and switched something on that caused a loud rumbling noise in our room.By 10.50 pm when the rumbling noise continued we contacted reception. They responded promptly & summoned a maintenance man.Within 10 minutes, the maintenance man identified it as a fault on the A/C unit of the upstairs room (which was against our exterior bedroom wall just over a metre away from our bed) and the noise stopped. We were just dropping off to sleep when the noise started again and we had to summon the maintenance man again. The following morning, as I attempted to open the front curtains, the pole and curtains fell onto me! There was no end stop on the curtain pole on the opposite end from the curtain I was trying to open so nothing to keep the pole in place. Due credit to the hotel, when informed of the issues, they responded promptly, identified they had problems sorting the noise issue from the A/C unit, so upgraded us to a lovely quiet suite. We enjoyed the 8 course gourmet menu in the Tasting Room which is superb, as is breakfast. Hotel staff are their greatest asset.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great place to stay in Franschhoek. - We really enjoyed staying in the town and within walking distance of everything. The room was very cozy and we made a fire at night! The breakfast was great and the staff very friendly!
- Lindsay (10/5): Just book it - Incredible place to spend a few days. The hotel was we are Americas here on part of our honeymoon for three nights in June. right in the middle of everything and was easy to walk around town. They were very accommodating and drove us to and from a few reservations we made for lunch and wineries which ended up saving us a lot. I am Not sure if that is typical- it was the low season. They gave us some champagne and extra gifts since it was our honeymoon. All in all, very clean, extremely luxurious, cozy, worth the money!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We had a great two day stay..............very relaxing!!
- Ana (10/5): Fantastic experience! Exceeded our expectations in - LQF is truly a class act. The moment we made our reservations we received an email asking what time we were arriving and if they could do anything to make our stay extra special. The room was VERY special and the furniture was beautiful. The fireplace that was lit for us every evening was very romantic. The breakfast was spectacular. The dinner at the tasting room was a dining experience we will never forget...fantastic! However, what really makes LQF a wonderful 5star hotel is their service...their entire staff goes out of their way to make you feel special!!
- Arun (10/5): A great property in a a heavenly location - Between the setting and the ambiance of the hotel it was paradise. Public ares and bar lacking in soul and breakfast would be better if less trendy. Not cheap but worth it !
- Verified traveler (10/5): - First class facilities, staff and location. A great place to stay.
- Arun (10/5): It was difficult to leave... - We had a lovely room on the first floor overlooking the pool. It was big and all what we needed - al the mod cons a good addition was USB charging points. We had a chilled bottle of champagne waiting for is on arrival as it was out anniversary. We got a reservation at the #1 SA Restaraunt - The Tasting Room - otherwise very difficult to get in. The bar area the juke box was cool retro touch and the area outside was great for watching the tableau of Franschhoek. One gripe was the cold buffet part of the breakfast - it was trendy could be more functional - the fruit, muesli and yoghurt.
- Niklaus (10/5): enjoy it - the Food is excellent but unfortunately we had to wait more than an hour to get the main course....
- Lucas (10/5): Great boutique hotel - Excellent place to spent time in Franschoek. The restaurant is great. Service and rooms are excellent. Check the cooking lessons!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - We had a marvellous stay. Hotel has a really relaxing vibe even though it is in the heart of the Town. We loved the mature gardens and all the little nooks and crannies. The service was good but not in your face. Amenities and location first class.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Outstanding - An outstanding stay in one of the nicest hotels in South Africa.
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