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Hotel Francis

2.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in St. Francisville with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Reception
Point of interest
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Surrounded by serene lake views, Hotel Francis offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and daily manager's reception. Unwind at the outdoor pool or get moving at the health club, while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Health club
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CA $123
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Exterior

Best Western St. Francisville Hotel

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 863 reviews
The price is CA $159
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Best Western St. Francisville Hotel
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About the area

Map
1 Lakeside Dr, St. Francisville, LA, 70775

What's nearby

  • Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hemingbough - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Myrtles Plantation - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • False River - 24 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) - 30 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Francis - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ricky's Audubon Lounge - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel Francis

When you stay at Hotel Francis, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mississippi River. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A health club and a fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Built in 1960
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

Magnuson Hotel St Francisville
Magnuson St Francisville
Hotel Francis St. Francisville
Hotel Francis Hotel
Hotel Francis St. Francisville
Hotel Francis Hotel St. Francisville

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Francis offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Francis does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Francis?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Francis?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Francis?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Francis?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Francis and nearby?

Hotel Francis has an outdoor pool and a health club, as well as a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Francis?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Francis like?

Hotel Francis is a short 19-minute walk from Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish and 8 minutes' walk from Parker Memorial Park.

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Reviews

6.0

Good

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Bed
Bathroom
Breakfast
Lake
Location
Toilet
Water
Ponds

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Not clean

The hotel rooms were absolutely disgusting. The sheets were dirty, there was dust on everything. Just not cleaned well at all. The room also smelled like someone had been smoking weed.
Lisa, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Michael, 2-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

The Dump

I'll Never make the mistake of staying there again. TV would not work. Brought us another one. Next morning it would not work. Phone in room no dial tones not working. At 7:30 am electric went out in room. Never came back on and no one ever came to room check on it. Had to go down to front dest request another room just to take showers. Breakfast, well not any better. Nothing to drink you coffee out of. Dont waste you time or money on this place. Its the dumps..
Dawana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay
Joseph, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Francis St Francisville great stay!

Marion was especially helpful at the front desk and it was so great to meet Shannon the new owner at the end of my stay! Everybody always can use areas of improvement so the only area that I mentioned to you I'm reminding you I was the microwave was totally not working and I know you will take care of it. I definitely I'm going again. Godspeed and peace!
Keith John, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Krystal, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Amy, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Bad ownership

The staff were great but the owner gave me and my family of 4 the dirtiest look the whole weekend. She would look at us in a bad way and would not take her eyes off of us like she wanted to do something to us. During this stay I just lost my mom and this is how you treat your guest. If you are African American I would think twice about going there because she doesn’t want people like us staying there. She only want you to work for her which is the impression she’s giving. She made me and my family feel very uncomfortable and I worry a lot about others of my race that’s comes in contact with her. To her staff, please please be careful and safe working under her. I would never bring my family or my children to stay around there again. Kids definitely doesn’t deserve to see the ignorance that she puts out there.
3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was quiet and clean. Bunch of remodeling going on, which is understandable for a new owner.
Daniel, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

My room was infested with gnats!!! I was moved to another room that had gnats but not as many. No carts with all my stuff was terrible!!!!!! Staff was nice and trued to help, but they were hardly at the counter to offer assistance. Someone should be at the front at all times. I will never stay here again!!!! No discount was even given for the infestation of gnats. I had to make my own insect repellent with apple cider vinegar which was also frustrating and uncalled for!!! The mades didn't clean the room bc it had someone's shirt in the room and food in the fridge just nasty and lazy of them!!!!
Werlean, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

No hot water
Chad, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

This place is truly a hidden gem worth discovering! Nestled away from the bustling highway and off the beaten path, it offers a unique sense of privacy and tranquility that can be hard to find. Despite undergoing renovations, which will only enhance its charm, my stay here was nothing short of delightful. The atmosphere is serene, making it the perfect getaway. Trust me, if you're looking for an escape that combines comfort with an element of surprise, this destination is simply unmissable!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This is a decent place to stay; dated but friendly and clean. They offer a dinner service which is nice and the breakfast is very good. It didn't appear that there was any housekeeping available during a 3 day stay. Nice staff and a convenient place to stay.
Robert-Ike, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was a bit outdated and could use a little work. But we didn’t mind it at all. We just went there to sleep because we were hunting right down the road. Staff was great. Seemed like a quiet place even seen a deer in the parking lot.
Dillon, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast even paoed, was not available
Stefano, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thank you Marian
Edward, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything
Paul, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

The reviews and pictures did not match the actual rooms, they were out dated and didn’t look or feel clean at all. We were also not told of the large party going on till relatively late at night
Victoria, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Area was quiet and staff was super nice. Room needs updating but its was just right for a nights sleep.
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Worst hotel I’ve ever walked into.

The desk clerk was nice and accommodating. The facility is a dump. We checked into a room and the toilet was running nonstop when I raised the toilet lid water was splashing onto the seat. Went back to the desk got another room when we pulled the covers back on the bed there was a wad of hair between the sheets. We then checked out and went to the Best Western down the street same price 100x nicer. Stay at the Hotel Francis if you want to see what a non updated 1960’s hotel was like.
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Mechelle, 3-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

The carpet felt wet and slimy. And I had roaches in my room.
Jeremy, 1-night business trip
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