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Best Western Forest Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Franklin hotel

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Reception area with a classic wooden desk, computer, and telephone, set against a neutral backdrop.
Two beds with white linens and brown headboards, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned carpet.
Relax in this stylish room featuring a sofa, coffee table, and kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, surrounded by a large window and a beautiful painting.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, and stove.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1909 Main St, Franklin, LA, 70538
  • Franklin City Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Grevemberg House Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Larger Room)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Larger Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Kitchenette

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Jetted Tub

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Franklin

In Franklin .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Franklin hotel, you'll find Franklin City Park and Grevemberg House Museum. Teche Theatre and Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Franklin City Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Grevemberg House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Teche Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Belleview Golf Course - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baldwin Food Mart - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Best Western Forest Inn

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Franklin hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free wired Internet. A business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Best Western Forest Inn also features an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Franklin hotel.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Best Western Forest Inn offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Forest Franklin
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Best Western Forest Inn Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Forest Inn to the airport?

Best Western Forest Inn is 96.4 mi (105-min drive) away from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Forest Inn?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Forest Inn on Jul 16, 2025 start from $83.0, 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.

Does Best Western Forest Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Forest Inn.

Does Best Western Forest Inn offer free breakfast?

Yes, Best Western Forest Inn offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Western Forest Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Forest Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Forest Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Forest Inn have a pool?

Best Western Forest Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Best Western Forest Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Best Western Forest Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Forest Inn to downtown Franklin?

Best Western Forest Inn is 1 mi away from Franklin.

Best Western Forest Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 289 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When our room wasn't ready, they gave us a suite
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gibran

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cammie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super nice. Property was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was just great. The hot water was instant and you don't see that much in a hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I was booked for a room with 2 queen size beds but I know the beds I had where not Queen size. Maybe double. Food was awesome in the restaurant though. Shower could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick L

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sally

Traveled with partner
The heater in our room doesn’t work. Won’t come on at all. No maintenance person on duty. But the lady at the front desk was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chellie Smith

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but filled in the boxes. Safe, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was a non smoking room, but had the smell of smoke in it. Beds were outdated and not very comfortable. Booked room for three people, yet only had two towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the breakfast option at the restaurant next-door. I hated the fact that I reserved a king bed and instead I had two queens in the room. I expected to have the king size bed because that is what I prefer when I made the reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ample parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian E

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

norma

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy continuous running toilet. It worked sometimes if you jiggled the nob or took off back lid and released flapper. Several electrical plugs had no electricity to recharge IPhones. Clock did not work. TV remote was sticky! Could hear trucks from Main Street late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Chellie Smith

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
When I got to the property and attempted to check in, there was no one at the front desk. I waited for at least 10 minutes and called the property on the phone several times but never got an answer. I almost called the local Police because I was afraid that something was seriously wrong. After getting to the room and turning the TV on i discovered that the e TV remote didn't work.I brought it back to the front desk and the attendant changed the batteries. So when I get back to the room, it still doesn't work. I then attempted to change the channels manually, but then I got nothing. No TV the rest of the night. Then I discovered the toilet didn't work properly. I had to perform maintenance on the water fill system. By then I was just disgusted and went to bed. One of the problems is that it's the only hotel in town. So if you stay in Franklin this is it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and the Continental Breakfast was great and the staff was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a clean hotel!

This hotel is not an 8 rating. This has to be one of the worst hotels that we have ever experienced. First, the room has not seen an update since it was built in the 80's, or maybe 70's. The bed was so uncomfortable. We didn't get there until around 1am so we did not leave. We had to bite the bullet and stay. The worst part was when my daughter went in the bathroom and came right back out and said there are 3 roaches in there. We normally would leave, but it was so late and we'd been driving all day. We didn't unpack. We only saw roaches in the bathroom. The microwave and fridge are in there also. The whole room just felt not clean. We canceled the rest of our stay, and moved to a hotel in the next town. We needed to stay 3 nights. My in-laws also had the same problem but with empty beer bottles in the closet. Hotels.com understood and helped with getting a different hotel. Please avoid this hotel at all costs! I wish I could leave negative stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024