Franciscan Inn & Suites

"I really enjoyed this place. Upon check-in I got upgraded to a suite which was wonderful for my 4 night stay. Staff was friendly. Hot tub was just outside my room and it was great to relax in. The only real issue I had was the wi-fi was flaky at times, but wasn't a big deal."

"We had a lovely stay at the Franciscan hotel, check in was the friendliest we experienced during 3 weeks in California staying in multiple hotels! Ben was great and gave us lots of recommendations. We stayed in room 160, the room was quite small in comparison to the others we had stayed in but was still very clean and comfortable. There is a heated swimming pool on site which we spent some time in during our stay. There is plenty of parking available. There is no breakfast available however in the lobby there are complimentary snacks like homemade cookies, fruit and coffee which was a nice touch and the cookies tasted amazing! The hotel is in a great location, a short walk from the beach and many good dinner and wine tasting spots on or around State street. We only stayed for 2 nights but could have easily done another 2! Definitely recommend this hotel."

"I absolutely love this Hotel ! Ben at the front desk is amazing! Such a kind good person. This hotel is lucky to have him!! My room is very clean and spacious. I can hear a Fountainwhich is relaxing. I am traveling solo and feel extremely safe. Thank you Ben for accommodating me!!! I will definitely return!!!!!"

"This place is simple, but lovely. It's very clean, quiet and comfortable, with kind, engaging staff and snacks that are available in the lobby each afternoon and evening. My only complaint was that the bed was firmer than I like, but still perfectly serviceable. We'll definitely be back!"

"My recent stay at the Franciscan Inn & Suites left much to be desired, presenting a mixed bag of experiences that ranged from thoughtful touches to notable disappointments. Upon arrival, the hotel rooms greeted us with a stark, almost barren atmosphere. Void of carpets or wall decorations, the rooms echoed with sounds, making it all too easy to overhear conversations from adjacent guests. Despite being offered an apparent upgrade to a suite, the reality fell short of expectations. We originally booked a king-size bed, but our suite turned out to have a rather cramped full-size mattress, leading to a less-than-ideal night's sleep. Additionally, the room layout was dominated by smart TVs that, while new, were unconnected to streaming services or basic cable, limiting entertainment options to YouTube. Moreover, these TVs disrupted room movement, creating an awkward and inconvenient space arrangement. The bathroom posed its own set of challenges, with minimal counter space for toiletries and the only semblance of decoration being a couple of intrusive fake plants. A major setback was the inability of the shutters to block out light, resulting in a constant stream of illumination into the room throughout the night. This, coupled with disruptive noise, severely impacted the quality of sleep. However, it wasn't all negative. The staff members were commendably pleasant, and the afternoon cookies provided a small but appreciated gesture amidst the overall disappointment. In summary, the Franciscan Inn & Suites shows potential but currently falls short in delivering a comfortable stay due to its stark rooms, lack of amenities, and sleep-disturbing factors. With enhancements and adjustments, this establishment could significantly improve the guest experience. Until then, it might cater more to individuals less sensitive to sleep disturbances or those seeking rudimentary accommodation."