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Hotel Francis

2.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this St. Francisville hotel

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Front of property
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Fitness facility
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Lakeside Dr, St. Francisville, LA, 70775
  • Town Hall of Saint Francesville
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Myrtles Plantation
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Two double beds non smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

St. Francisville

On lake.Your stay at this St. Francisville hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Parker Memorial Park and Spring Creek Shopping Center. Also, Town Hall of Saint Francesville is within half a mile (1 km) and West Feliciana Parish Library is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Town Hall of Saint Francesville - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Myrtles Plantation - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Hemingbough - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 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
  • ‪Bj's Daiquiri - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Francis

Enjoy free breakfast at this St. Francisville hotel
Hotel Francis offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Francis. Free self parking is available.

This St. Francisville hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1960
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Francis offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This St. Francisville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Exterior

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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$115 nightly
The price is $132
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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 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 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
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, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Hotel Francis to the airport?

Hotel Francis is 26 mi (30-min drive) away from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Francis?

As of Aug 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Francis on Aug 31, 2025 start from $94.5, 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 Hotel Francis have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Francis.

Does Hotel Francis offer free breakfast?

Hotel Francis offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Francis?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Francis?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Francis?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Francis have a pool?

Hotel Francis features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Francis have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Francis have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Francis to downtown St. Francisville?

Hotel Francis is 0.2 mi away from St. Francisville.

Hotel Francis Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 744 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 744 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 744 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 744 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 744 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management is very difficult to work with. It was stated to my son they would issue a refund for a stay they cancelled. Once Expedia contacted them they stated they unfortunately could not refund the money. No damages were reported, but they would not refund me. I paid for 5 night nights and he only stayed 1 night.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some inconvenience caused by construction. Breakfast is at a minimum, hope to be better next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new management is top notch. There's definitely a womans touch present. Surely there was work to be done esthetically, but it was evidently underway. We specifically appreciated the interest that management and caregivers gave to myself and fellow traveler. The lake was eye candy, and considered lagniappe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leonard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was IN NEED OF ATTENTION, NO CIRCULATION, ALGAE Room was in need of upgrade, paint, door and casing copromised
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paulo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The tvs didn’t work plus she charged me for a full stay and I didn’t have get no discounts!! Was unaware of the issue
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bradford, GERMANTOWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean and comfortable bed, clean room and bathroom, very kind staff at the desk, easy check in and check out. Convenient parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Dawana

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

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..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Krystal

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jerome

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like anything about this hotel , the room was not cleaned proper , the shower and sink had mold on it, the bed had bed bugs in it . Their was not any breakfast at all and nothing about this place deserve good review.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025