Best Western Forest Inn

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Best Western
8.3 (132 reviews)
1909 Main St, Franklin, Louisiana, 70538 , Franklin , US
+1 337-828-1810

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Free wired internet
Assistive listening devices available
Free self parking
Free continental breakfast
Wheelchair-accessible pool
No elevator (single level property)
Free breakfast
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (multiple mentions of excellent service and accommodations)
Clean rooms and comfortable beds (many guests noted cleanliness and comfort)
Good on-site/adjacent food (high praise for restaurant and breakfast)
Ample parking and convenient location
Rooms with useful amenities (full-size fridge, kitchen in some rooms, instant hot water)
Cons:
Occasional room maintenance issues (heater/AC noise, noisy running toilet, electrical outlets, sticky remote)
Some rooms had wrong bed sizes or outdated beds
Intermittent pool maintenance and occasional restaurant closures
One report of smoke odor in a non-smoking room
Street/truck noise for some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Rooms frequently described as clean and fresh; some isolated issues (smoke odor in one room, occasional outdated bedding) lowered the score slightly.
Service
9
Repeatedly praised front-desk staff for friendliness, helpfulness and accommodating behavior (e.g., upgraded to a suite, quick problem resolution).
Location
8
Good accessibility and ample parking; convenient to area stores and adjacent restaurant, though some guests noticed street/truck noise at night.
Room Quality
7.3
Generally comfortable rooms with good showers and appliances (full-size fridge, kitchen in some rooms), but several reports of wrong bed sizes, outdated beds, heater/AC/noisy toilet and electrical/remote issues.
Amenities
8.1
Nice amenities noted (pool, in-room kitchens/fridges, included breakfast), but pool maintenance and occasional restaurant closures reduced the rating.
Value for Money
8.3
Overall perceived as good value given service, cleanliness and included breakfast; no consistent complaints about pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Restaurant and breakfast repeatedly praised (excellent poboy and breakfast); some limited hours/closures noted but food quality is a strength.
Overall Experience
8.6
Mostly very positive stays with courteous staff, clean rooms and good food; occasional room-specific maintenance issues tempered perfect scores.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:39

Property Description

Designated Smoking Areas and Many Dining Options

Indulge in a satisfying meal at Forest Restaurant or enjoy the convenience of room service at Best Western Forest Inn. Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast, and take advantage of designated smoking areas.

Top-Notch Amenities and Services

Enjoy complimentary wired internet, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. With free self-parking available onsite, unwind in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and cable programming.

Ideal Location for Exploration

Perfectly situated near Franklin City Park, Grevemberg House Museum, and Teche Theatre, Best Western Forest Inn in Franklin offers easy access to key attractions. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MSY

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 132 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Anna • friends
10
Pros:

The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. I will stay here next time I visit.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Reynald
10
Pros:

I don’t often leave a review and I hate to leave a 10 out of 10 review but this property deserves it. It is a real gem in a small town in south Louisiana. Staff were very friendly and helpful room was quite comfortable. Parking was easy which was important because I was pulling a boat trailer. The hotel has an adjacent restaurant which was closed on Sunday sadly but was open for lunch on Monday. Never had a better Poboy. Definitely on my list for a revisit when I am in the area.

2025-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Dustin
10
Pros:

The staff was exceptionally kind and patient with me while I was being both picky (wanted to change my room because the air conditioner was noisy) and when I was just stupid (locked myself out of my room...). In both cases she was immediately helpful and cheerful - no questions asked. So nice to have service like this nowadays.

2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer
10
Will stay again
Pros:

Stay was excellent! Check in was a breeze. Room was more than I expected , full size fridge and extremely clean and quiet. Pool was open all night and it was very nice !

2025-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Raylisha • family
10
Pros:

The room was fresh clean air conditioner was on point quiet property. The pool just needs maintenance my son missed swimming this time. But food, staff and cleanliness is always on point

2025-06-15 • via Nuitee
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D • partner
10
Pros:

The lady at the front desk, Bambi, was the nicest and most informative person I've come across in a long time. Very accommodating!

2025-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Donovan
10
Pros:

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2025-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie
10
Pros:

Amazing stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and stocked. Great shower, roomy good pressure

2025-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrew
8
Pros:

Good

2025-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Jimmy • partner
10
Pros:

When our room wasn't ready, they gave us a suite

2025-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Gena
10
Pros:

Accessibility to area stores and the breakfast is A

2025-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Gibran • partner
10
Pros:

👍

2025-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Cammie • family
10
Pros:

The staff was super nice. Property was clean and quiet.

2025-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Gordon
10
Pros:

Everything was just great. The hot water was instant and you don't see that much in a hotel room.

2025-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Erik • family
6
Pros:

I was booked for a room with 2 queen size beds but I know the beds I had where not Queen size. Maybe double. Food was awesome in the restaurant though. Shower could have been better.

2025-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Inspire60078909978 • Family • us
10
Southern hospitality at its finest!
Pros:

Gretchen and her staff were amazing. We were a large group and they handled everything from the room block to check-out without a hitch. The rooms were clean and comfortable. I love having a full kitchen in the room. Having breakfast included in my stay is a big plus. BTW, the breakfast was amazing!

2025-03-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Sally • partner
4
Pros:

The heater in our room doesn’t work. Won’t come on at all. No maintenance person on duty. But the lady at the front desk was wonderful.

2025-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Fatima • family_with_children
10
Pros:

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2025-02-16 • via Nuitee
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Chellie Smith • family
8
Pros:

Simple but filled in the boxes. Safe, quiet and comfortable.

2025-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Room was a non smoking room, but had the smell of smoke in it. Beds were outdated and not very comfortable. Booked room for three people, yet only had two towels.

2025-01-29 • via Nuitee