The Franciscan Hotel

Breakfast could be better

What an amazing stay. When I come back to Santa Barbara I will be staying here. A 5 min walk to coastline, a big hot tub, and free fresh cookies. The staff, such as Ben, remembered us and it made us feel so welcome and tended to. The bed was very comfortable and the property was in a quiet area but not far From State Street or the Funk Zone

It was a wonderful experience.

This is a nice renovated hotel with a great location a block from the beach. The hotel is quiet and comfortable. We booked a room with a balcony. There are a bunch of restaurants about 4 blocks away. I appreciate being able to park my car and walk to restaurants and the beach. The pier is also very close, a few blocks down. The rate included breakfast, but it was pretty weak, just coffee, juice and a few pastries. Overall, I would recommend and stay here again.

Great location

Perfect when you want to leave your car and walk to the harbor or even State st.

What an amazingly beautiful hotel! My mom and I stayed here one night on our trip down the coast and we wish we could have stayed longer! The room set up was very modern, clean, safe - almost felt like a small apartment with a sitting area. There is fridge, microwave, espresso coffee maker (so good!) and they also provide kitchenette essentials! They also provide bottles of wine for purchase in the room as an option. The overall atmopshere of the room and hotel was phenomenal. On top of that, the gentleman who checked us in was exceptionally plesant and helpful. He gave us a map of the city and hot spots to check out, aiding as a guide. The hotel also rents out bikes (manual and electric) for a small fee that we took advantage of. On site parking available as well. Thank you for a great experience!

We loved this property. We didn’t expect a free breakfast but there was one. Additionally, you can use the bikes for free for 2 hrs!

Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The accommodations were clean, comfortable and modern. The employees were friendly and helpful.

Walk to the beach/ocean, the pier, AND the harbor as well as to the main dining and shopping area around State Street. The hotel room was spacious, clean and cozy, and the public outdoor seating areas with water fountain and heating element were welcomed. GREAT stay.

We loved the quiet, tucked-away feel of the Franciscan. Our room was spacious and quiet and I appreciated the many thoughtful touches about the place, like the cookies and fruit provided in the lobby, the comfy chairs and coffee table in our room, and the excellent toiletries available in the bathroom. Tiny flaws: our bed, while mostly comfortable, did slope quite a bit towards the sides and the walls are a little thin, so when our next-door neighbor decided to blast the Godfather movie at full volume last night, we could hear every bit of dialogue. Also, the water pressure is nonexistent but I appreciate water conservation strategies and I always bring good earplugs when traveling in case of noisy neighbors. Overall, adored the vibe and location of this place.

Lovely property in walking distance to beach and downtown shops.

Let me start off by saying the Staff are Friendly. However the experience was not so great. I checked in and had tech issues, so I got charged 2x when I paid online with Hotels.com So the staff kindly ensured I get my funds back and took longer than expected. I was patient but understood tech issues. As soon as I got to my room, I started to get comfortable and slowly prepare myself for the Jacuzzi. I have not gone out the door yet, and I hear my door knob moving. It was a strange noise until my door opens and people walk inside and see me undressed. Sadly, my room was given to another couple and it was the most chaotic, traumatized moments. I was not prepared to have roomates or give anyone a show if that was the case. So FD came to apologize but it was confusing. How can the system not know the room is no longer vacant? Not only did I feel uncomfortable, but im sure the couple walked in did not wanna see me in the Undies! I hope this does not happen again and I am aware about my discount and refund because that was not what I expected. First the check in, then my room is given away and to top it off, I was naked. There are cameras so I do hope immediately action is taken and resolved. Breakfast: Need more milks. Vegans exisit too. Pool is amazin, but water had to be a bit more warmer. Housekeeping staff, very friendly but they came knocking on my door at 8:45 am and I was still enjoying the bed and comfort. I guess I have to get up because they kept knocking.

In my opinion somewhat overprized. Room was very clean and super simple with no spark of interest. Bathroom shower outdated and had a moldy odor to it. Wood-frame bed was quite creaky making noise everytime we moved. Surrounding neighborhood is great and the proximity to the beach is the big plus. Free and safe parking.

Quiet, convenient and nice staff

Great!

Great place! Will stay here again!

EXCELLENT STAY! Perfect location, impressively clean, staff was wonderful, walking distance to SB Wharf, beach, shopping restaurants! Booked 1 night and extended to 2 nights because of the location and great condition of the hotel. Ben, hotel concierge couldn’t have been more accomodating. If you are considering staying here, do it!

Clean room, manicured grounds, limited breakfast choices, screaming plumbing symphony when other guests are using their water taps.

The staff were friendly and the location is great. Hotel amenities were spot on.