Pros (+) Beds were very comfortable and it was quiet
Cons (-) Better variety of fruit at breakfast and better coffee and milk would be nice
2 stars
The Franciscan Hotel
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Overview
Situated a short stroll from Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Station, Franciscan Inn & Suites offers guests an ideal base while in Santa Barbara. It also features an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi and a concierge.
There are a variety of amenities on offer to guests of the inn, including a library, luggage storage and laundry facilities. It also has a vending machine and a dry cleaning service.
Rooms at Franciscan Inn & Suites come with refrigerators, dishwashers and microwaves. They are also fitted with an oven and a hair dryer.
Many popular tourist spots are readily accessible from the inn. Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara City College and Andalucia Building are also within a 10-minute walk.
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Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
Amenities at The Franciscan Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- Roll-in shower
- Shower chair
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Adapted bath
- No smoking
- Lowered sink
- Non-feather pillow
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by stairs
Bathroom
- Raised toilet
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Tea/coffee maker
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Kitchen
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
- Trouser press
- Tumble dryer
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Sofa
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
- DVD player
Bedroom
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Sofa bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Services and conveniences
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Key access
- Key card access
Pool and spa
- Hot tub
- Outdoor pool
- Pool towels
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Beach towels
- Balcony
Parking and transportation
- Free parking
- Private parking
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Dining
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Beach access
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Reviews of The Franciscan Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
2421 verified ratings
Wonderful
1357
Very good
512
Good
306
Okay
105
Fair
84
Mediocre
34
Poor
23
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's fantastic location, with convenient access to the beach and nearby amenities. The staff received high praise for their friendliness and willingness to assist. Cleanliness was also noted positively, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, some guests expressed dissatisfaction with the value for money, pointing out that the pricing seemed high for the quality of the accommodations. Issues with bed comfort and the variety of options at breakfast were also mentioned as areas for improvement.AI-generated from customer reviews
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9 out of 10
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8.7 out of 10
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Cons (-) Walls too thin
Pros (+) Hidden gem, more facilities than meets the eye
Cons (-) Clean, comfortable and walking to the beach and those activities.
Location
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
What's nearby
- West Beach0.4 km
- Andalucia Building0.6 km
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center0.8 km
- Stearns Wharf0.8 km
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum1.3 km
- Presidio State Historic Park1.5 km
- Janssens-Orella-Birk Building1.6 km
- Karpeles Manuscript Library1.7 km
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse1.7 km
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art1.7 km
- Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra2 km
- Alameda Park2.3 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 8.7 |
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Distance to city centre | 1.5 km |
Nearest airport | Santa Barbara |
Distance to airport | 13.6 km |