DESIGNED TO MAKE IT EASY TO GET AWAY
Welcome to The Francis Hotel & Suites, a boutique stay in Kennett Square’s downtown. Reimagined from a historic home, each room is a love letter, treasure map, and window to the past with all the comforts of a modern retreat.
Explore each room’s story below to find your new favorite home away from home.
Suites
The Watchmaker
King Bed | Queen Pull-Out Sofa | ADA Room
Time hangs gently in the air in this suite that pays homage to Thomas Milhous, a craftsman who once called this historic house home. The velvet aged brass and concentric geometries throughout the space echo the machinery of clocks and invite you to slow down and unwind. Features a spacious layout, grab bars, roll-in shower, and ample turning space at the bed and in the bathroom.
The General
Queen Bed | Queen Pull-Out Sofa
Leading from the front within The Francis, this suite honors the strategic minds and wooded battlegrounds of the American Revolution, especially the pivotal Battle of Brandywine, fought just a few miles away. Wrapped in a palette of soft moss, weathered parchment, and deep navy, it beckons you to dream boldly and chart a course for journeys still ahead.
The Legacy
Queen Bed | Cozy Foyer
The Legacy guest room draws you into a story of innovation, evolving values, and baseball. Its cream, hunter green, barn red, and aged denim touches pay homage to the Pennock Family, who left behind a legacy of entrepreneurship, supporting those in need, and a love for America’s favorite pastime.
The Founder
King Bed | Foyer with Chair
Many hands built the bedrock of what would eventually become Kennett Square, from the Lenape people who first seeded the land, to the generations of contemporaries who helped it grow. One of the largest guest rooms, The Founder is adorned in serene natural colors and converges a storied past, a bright present, and inspiring future.
Lofts
The Educator
King Bed | Queen Pull-Out Sofa | Kitchenette
Inspired by the teachers, reformers, and trailblazers who believed a small town’s future could be shaped in its classrooms, this two-story loft suite pays tribute to transformation and community. Its structured and thoughtful tones of chalkboard green, worn wood, and mulberry celebrate connectivity, strength, and most importantly, hope.
The Builder
King Bed | Queen Pull-Out Sofa | Kitchenette
Celebrate the diverse groups of people who laid the cultural foundation of Kennett Square with their hands, hope, and generational perseverance in this two-story loft suite. Here, resilience is not just remembered, it’s felt, from the rich textures of the walls to the bold craftsmanship of the millwork, encouraging you to embrace the powerful sense of community and rich legacy rooted here.
Guest Rooms
The Gardener
King Bed | Private Courtyard Entrance
You may know Kennett Square as the Mushroom Capital of the World, but did you know its first great harvest was flowers? Nestled beside the courtyard and bathed in soft light, this room invites guests into a story of patience and deep-rooted beauty through its rich earthen textures, botanical touches, and profound sense of new beginnings that fills the air.
The Abolitionist
King Bed | Private Balcony
Echoing the courage of freedom seekers who once found refuge in Kennett Square along the Underground Railroad, this room whispers of resilience, strength, and sacred passage. Earthy shades of umber and bronze meet parchment ivory and midnight indigo, like secret letters carried under starlight.
HISTORIC FEEL, MODERN AMENITIES
While each of our rooms tells a unique story, they all come designed with unparalleled comfort in mind.
+ Complimentary high-speed WiFi
+ Flat screen television
+ Refrigerator
+ Nespresso Machine
+ La Colombe coffee
+ Mrs. Robinson’s tea
+ Grown Alchemist toiletries
+ Hair dryer
+ Safe
+ Steamer
+ Premium Matouk linens
+ Custom cabinetry and wardrobes
+ Custom Matouk robes
+ Matouk Slippers and Towels
+ Custom tote bag for all your adventures
Hotel Features
The
Courtyard
Outside, a quiet courtyard awaits. Find a seat by the fountains in this secluded nook to bask in the sun and enjoy one another’s company.
A Walkable Neighborhood
Cozy cafes, diverse dining, eclectic shops, local events, and historic landmarks await right outside your door.
Historic
Architecture
Exposed brick walls and timeless architectural details give the building its character, blending the history of the building with modern comfort.
Special Offers
Longwood Gardens Tickets
Add a little magic to your stay, no matter the season, with 2 untimed tickets to Longwood Gardens.
Reserved
Parking
Make your stay even easier by reserving one of 4 parking spaces, directly behind the hotel.
Add to reservation at checkout