OUR STORY
The Francis Hotel & Suites is a historic home in the heart of Kennett Square. Previously, this home was long vacant, and we’re thrilled to bring it back to the community as a beautiful tribute to local history and architecture.
In the restoration process, we retained as much of the original brick as possible, while adding character-filled touches, like brass finishes and decorative molding.
Each room at The Francis pays homage to the Kennett Square region’s vibrant history, from pivotal battles fought during the American Revolution to the many hands who cultivated the land, built up local industry, and made this a town people want to call home.
About The Francis Hotel & Suites
About Square Roots Collective
As part of Square Roots Collective, our mission extends beyond offering an unmatched place to stay. We aim to cultivate connections, inspire imagination, and lift the rich cultural fabric that makes Kennett Square unique.
Square Roots Collective is a social impact venture igniting systemic change. We build local businesses as a force for good and invest 100% of profits toward non-profit initiatives that benefit the local community.
We realize you have a lot of options when deciding on lodging in Kennett Square. When you book a room at The Francis or get dinner at The Creamery of Kennett Square, you’re helping house a family through Family Promise of Southern Chester County, making nature more accessible through Kennett Trails Alliance, supporting research surrounding the Underground Railroad’s history through Voices Underground, and so much more.
Visit our Story Wall on the second level of The Francis Hotel & Suites to learn more about the history of our organization.
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The Creamery of Kennett Square
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Artelo Hotel
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Kennett Trails Alliance
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Voices Underground
