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Hotel Francis

2.0 star property
Tranquil lakeside retreat where attentive staff creates a homey atmosphere, with comfort food available from the FREE SOUTHERN SUPPER dinner menu

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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

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in St. Francisville, Hotel Francis is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Mary Ann Brown Preserve, while Hemingbough and Cottage Plantation are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our St. Francisville travel guide
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7059 US-61, St. Francisville, LA, 70775

What's nearby

  • Looking out of the Master bedroom of the Rosedown Plantation. Sugarcane Plantation. Spring
    Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Historical Grace Episcopal Church built in 1860 on Ferdinand Street in St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Parker Memorial Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Town Hall of Saint Francesville
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Spring Creek Shopping Center
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Sonny's Pizza
    11 min walk
  • Que Pasa
    17 min walk
  • The Francis Smokehouse
    19 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 center and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great 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 sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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The price is ₩131,050
₩150,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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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

  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1960
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.

Is Hotel Francis pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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 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 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Francis Reviews

6.0

6.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 780 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 780 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 780 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 137 out of 780 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 158 out of 780 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good, location great for my particular needs. Will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For an older motel it was in good shape. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was good. Nothing fancy, but it was clean and safe. Lots of cosmetic issues with the facility that probably earn them some bad reviews. Would stay again.
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

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We did not stay there. The property was misrepresented on website. We did not feel safe there. I am waiting to see if they will refund my money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent pond. Clean room, comfy bed, good water pressure. Bare bones but an excellent deal for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bradford

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

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was great, pool appeard to be clean, hotel carpet was very outdated grimy feeling my wife didn't even want to walk on the carpet in our room barefooted due to the appearance and dirty feeling just to walk on, bathroom was decently cleaned, sheets on bed had a few specs of dirt on them, and the small refrigerator didn't work my wife said it appeared to have mold in it. Was not to happy with my stay other than the closeness to the rodeo that we were attending and the fact that we were only in the room for maybe 7-8 hours tops, but the rest of the propert appeared to be clean and presentable!!! Staff was very helpful and extremely nice and polite even when i asked for a key to examine our room before i agreed to pay and check in. Very doubtful we'll ever stay at this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly town with great restaurant nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Oct2025. The Hotel Francis is a old motel with relatively new owners. You can tell they are slowly sprucing up the rooms, common areas, exterior, and parking area. It has a ways to go, but the management was very responsive. The rooms have new TVs, beds, AC units, etc, but our room did not have renovations of the bathroom, vanity, entrance, etc. You know you are in a old motel. The pool looked well kept and a families were swimming with their kids. They've made sure everything works, and I felt completely safe there. The breakfast is a modest self-serve: coffee, OJ, toast, cereal, etc. Based on my conversation with the friendly staff, the owners have great plans. In the meantime I'd stay again if I wanted to rest my head.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Area was quiet and staff was super nice. Room needs updating but its was just right for a nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert-Ike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay it was affordable the hotel itself is relatively older and can use some remodeling but it was still very good and it was a free dinner and breakfast included with the room the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made us very welcome to this older, clean, quiet beautiful spot on the map! I would highly recommend this establishment!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Clara

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

Blanche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

8/10 Good

james

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

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

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a pretty location and rooms were very clean. I had 2 rooms with 4 teens and 2 adults, although the price was great, i feel like i was mislead. And false advertisement. Pool hasn't been cleaned, it was green and couldn't be used. The internet was so bad it was no tv working. So i had 4 teens with no pool and no tv. Even though it was advertised as having both. I tried getting my money back before walking in the room but it was a last minute booking, no money back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Team

The customer service here is unbelievable. Everyone is friendly. When speaking with Maryan, she was so helpful and kind. She helped me more than I can ever say. I would definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good but needs upkeep

Our stay was for a wedding and I know the hotel is under going renovations but just in our room the toilet paper holder comes out of the wall when you pull on paper The toilet flushing is very sluggish For the most part staff are very friendly and helpful we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ernestine

Liked: Cleanliness

REMODEL

The desk staff were very nice and helpful. Although the motel was a "Remodel," it was clean, the breakfast was really good. The negative was that the television cable service blinked off and on. That was annoying. However, for the amount that we paid, it was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024