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Hotel Francis
2.0 star property

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and health club

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Hotel Francis

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Property amenity

Overview of Hotel Francis

Reviews
6.0

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
1 Lakeside Dr, St. Francisville, LA, 70775
  • Popular LocationRosedown Plantation State Historic Site15 min walk
  • Popular LocationMyrtles Plantation4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCat Island National Wildlife Refuge16 min drive
  • AirportNew Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)107 min drive
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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 2 Double Beds, 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet-Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet-Friendly)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet-Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet-Friendly)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet-Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet-Friendly)

Highlights

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

Similar properties

Exterior
Best Western St. Francisville Hotel
Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (730)
The price is CA $123
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Best Western St. Francisville Hotel

About the area

St. Francisville

Located in St. Francisville, Hotel Francis is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, while Hemingbough and Port Hudson State Historic Site are cultural highlights.
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What's nearby

  • Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site - 15 min walk
  • Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish - 19 min walk
  • Hemingbough - 4 min drive
  • Myrtles Plantation - 4 min drive
  • Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In - 11 min walk
  • The Francis - 5 min drive
  • The Francis Smokehouse & Specialty Meats - 19 min walk
  • McDonald's - 11 min walk
  • Sonny's Pizza - 11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Francis

Eco-certified hotel by the lake
At Hotel Francis, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, FREE SOUTHERN SUPPER, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a health club and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • FREE SOUTHERN SUPPER

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Francis?

As of May 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Francis on May 8, 2024 start from CA $103.34, excluding 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.

Is Hotel Francis pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Francis?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Francis?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Francis?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Francis located?

Situated on a lake, this eco-certified hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hemingbough and Mississippi River. Afton Villa Gardens and Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Hotel Francis Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 644 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
After the second time of going to the office from having nats, to the water not shutting off in the shower they had to switch us rooms so we could at least shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

james

Property is dated! Location is good but hotel needs some attention!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean but there was only 1 bath towel in the room between 2 people. We went to the front desk to ask for more and was told they would bring us some in 5 minutes to our room.. nearly 2 hours later my friend went to find a housekeeper to be told she only had one to give us when her cart was full of towels. We called the desk again and still was not given towels when asked. The towel in the room had stains on it, another reason we asked for more towels. The property could use a lot of TLC! The photos are extremely false! The property nearly looks deserted especially around the lake/pond area. Thankfully the rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is nasty,everything in the room is broken. My wife had to clean the room for us just to stay in it. I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, Charlottesville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel Francis is a work in progress. It is a sprawling two-floored structure that harkens back to 1960's era of fine motor hotels. New management has an arduous task ahead of it. Many features need to be updated but the staff works hard to correct issues or move you to a better spot if an isdue can't be remedied quickly. We would stay here again in a heartbeat because other aspects are wonderful. There is virtually no highway noise. The driveway is crumbling but the surrounding live oaks have been trimmed effectively and tastefully. The lake is a lovely backdrop for an afternoon stroll. I loved the "Southern Supper" of chicken & dumplings. It's only available Mon-Thurs but it was great. Hotel Francis is veteran friendly, aiming special deals toward vets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No tv service and brown contaminated water.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

George

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

lana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
2.0