THE FRANCISCAN HOTEL, Santa Barbara
Property overview
Rooms and Suites
The Franciscan Inn & Suites provides rooms decorated with beach-themed fabrics, serene colors, warm woods, and artwork by Sue Slater depicting Santa Barbara landmarks. The King Guestroom, suitable for two guests, has a king-size bed and a mini fridge. The Queen Queen Guestroom, situated upstairs in the Western wing, includes two queen beds, a mini fridge, and a marble countertop vanity, accommodating up to four guests. The Deluxe King with Balcony, located in the Edgewater wing, features a private balcony and a table for two. The hotel also offers suites such as the Palm Suite, which is ADA compliant and features a living room with an LED HDTV, microwave, refrigerator, and sink. Some suites feature multiple bedrooms, kitchenettes, and dining tables.
Breakfast and Gift Shop
The Franciscan Inn & Suites offers a continental breakfast. Guests can visit the gift shop in the lobby, open from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. The gift shop stocks SmartWater, Sparkling Water, Gatorade, Redbull, Pringles, Brownie Brittle, Pistachios, Haribo Gummy Selection, toothbrush kits, shaving kits, single razors, and Tylenol.
Leisure Facilities
The Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara features an outdoor pool heated to 82° F and open from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. A hot tub, heated to 104° F and open from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM, is in a separate, secluded area. There is a guest laundry facility in the hot tub area, open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with coin-operated machines (washer $2.50, dryer $2.00). Detergent and fabric softener are available for $1.25 per box.
Location and Access
The Franciscan Hotel is in West Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Amtrak. It is near the Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf - 1 km. The Funk Zone, comprising about 10 blocks, is adjacent to the train station, ocean, and downtown. Additional landmarks include the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center - 1 km, Reagan Ranch Center - 0.5 km, and Ambassador Park - 0.3 km. It's an 8-minute walk from the Amtrak Station.
Hotel Services
The Franciscan Inn & Suites has a security guard on property from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily. The hotel provides complimentary parking, ice machines, fans, cribs, sewing kits, wine openers, and first aid supplies upon request. Dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace are available. The hotel accepts American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Caret Blanche, debit cards, cash, and traveler's checks. Luggage storage is available for early arrivals, and late departures are based on availability.
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Calendar of room availability and rates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor