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The Francis Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $278
$251 nightly
$278 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

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205 S Union St, Kennett Square, PA, 19348
  • Place, Anson B. Nixon Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Longwood Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Delaware
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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  • Sleeps 3
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kennett Square

With a stay at The Francis Hotel & Suites in Kennett Square, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Longwood Gardens and Anson B. Nixon Park. .This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from University of Delaware and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

What's nearby

  • Anson B. Nixon Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Longwood Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 19 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • University of Delaware - 21 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Wilmington Riverwalk - 24 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Exton Station - 26 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Victory Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Naked Olive - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Braeloch Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Guadalajara Express - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Francis Hotel & Suites

The Francis Hotel & Suites offers 8 accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The Francis Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new rooms in a cool walkable town. Close to shops, restaurants, and Longwood Gardens
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated room, well located for easy access to nearby restaurants but on the busy street so tend to be little noisy at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great concept!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026