Hotel Francis

2.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with health club and 24-hour front desk

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Fitness facility
Exterior
Hotel Francis welcomes travelers with peaceful lake views, starting each day with a complimentary breakfast buffet and afternoon manager's reception. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, maintain fitness routines at the health club, and stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
7059 US-61, St. Francisville, LA, 70775

What's nearby

  • Town Hall of Saint Francesville - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Myrtles Plantation - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hemingbough - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Francis - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Que Pasa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Francis

Hotel near Mississippi River
At Hotel Francis, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, laundry facilities and a health club. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room and coffee/tea in reception
  • A TV in reception, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

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 centre
  • Computer station
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1960
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Francis have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Francis pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Francis located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Parker Memorial Park, Spring Creek Shopping Center and Town Hall of Saint Francesville. West Feliciana Parish Library and West Feliciana Parish Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Hotel Francis Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 155 out of 761 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Off the road, real quiet. Nice staff. They are in the process of updating some of the rooms, so there is some construction but nothing crazy loud.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place!

It was vey nice and the staff was super friendly. recommended great restaurant choices!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The clerk was very nice and helpful. Very pretty setting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room's carpet was not vacuumed. There were little white flakes all over the place. The maid did not clean the room on the second day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The plaques of all the plantations in the main building was very nice touch, as well as the hot breakfast was amazing compared to most hotels where it's just cold. Seems like the new management is making steps in The right direction And we look forward to returning and seeing improvements
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's very difficult to block out light coming in around the curtains in order to sleep / the TV should be upgraded soon / the bathroom needs some serious upgrading & attention / no counter space to speak of, very very old sink / extra blankets should be placed in the room somewhere for customers to access if room becomes too cold at night / the locks on the doors are very dated....I was told that the property has been sold to new owner / investors and extensive remodel in in near future. The young lady at the front desk when I checked in is very customer oriented, very helpful and makes the customer fell welcomed to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast even paoed, was not available
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room felt dirty. Protruding metal bed frame that caused injury to lower leg
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was less than expected when it came to any kind of comfort. The service was extremely rude, no cable, our room smelled of weed smoke which we complained of and they did not offer to move us. My husband got extremely nauseous and still nothing was done. My grandson and kids were told they couldn’t swim and locked the pool area 2 hours before it was supposed to regardless of it being 83 degrees outside. Do NOT STAY HERE!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

james

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

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, however the property is old and in need of repairs/remodeling.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service
Little pricey for the fact it could use some paint and a little cleaner. Was run down or just an older hotel that needs so tlc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really needed a power wash on the outside very dirty. Needed an asphalt paving concrete repair aesthetically not appealing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

taj

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hair in beds and bugs in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Donald

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

2/10 Terrible

Yolanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Disappointed

I would not recommend a dog to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I've stayed at this property several times and plan to stay there again. The staff is always friendly, the hotel is always clean. The only problem that I had is that there is a sign, both on the registration desk and in the room, that says if you want the room serviced just let them know before noon. I told the front desk around 8:00 AM that we anted our room serviced and that request was comepletely ignored.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't stay and forfeited 2 nights money as I did not feel safe, conditions were poor and pictures submitted on Expedia were false advertising. THATS ALL I Can say. Don't stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible hotel

Hotel was filthy dirty, bed sheets were used and dirty . Tv did not work . A large rat was outside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Judith

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very run down. The parking lot and road going in was terrible. We went to have breakfast the next morning and was told they ran out of food. Our tv didn’t work and the air conditioner barely worked. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Werlean

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is currently being remodeled. Television reception was fuzzy and the air conditioner didn’t work correctly so the room was warmer than it should have been. There was a group of guys playing rap music and drinking beer each night I was there. No exit signs or hallways were lit and this isn’t a place for a woman Travelling alone to stay. They are also overcharging for the rooms as there was dead insects on the curtains and the room wasn’t very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were friendly but the motel is fatigued. The breakfast was good the first morning but declined every day after that. Curious that the St. Francisville police were present each evening. Would I stay here again, probably as the price is good and the folks are nice. But I'd at least know more about what I was gettting ahead of time. I wouldn't shy away from it but don't expect a squeeky clean place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Skye

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was obviously not cleaned. There was hair and bugs and dirt and grime in the corners. We didn’t even end up staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023