Calistoga / Hotel

The Francis House, Calistoga

The Francis House holds a perfect 10.0 guest score, but on 9 reviews. It sits 0.21 miles from central Calistoga and has a pool, EV charging and a shuttle. The price snapshot is in our highest band.

Photo from the property listing on Booking.com.

10.0Guest score
9Reviews
75.4Chateau Score
$$$$Price band

Hotel facts

  • TownCalistoga
  • Property typeHotel
  • Guest score10.0 / 10
  • Reviews9
  • Review confidenceLow
  • Chateau Score75.4 / 100
  • From Calistoga center0.21 mi
  • WalkabilityHighly walkable
  • To winery corridor12.14 mi
  • Price band$$$$
  • SpaNot listed
  • PoolYes
  • RestaurantNot listed
  • BarNot listed
  • TerraceNot listed
  • Pets allowedNot listed

Guest score and review count checked August 2026. Features come from the current property data and are never inferred. "Not listed" means the source data does not record the feature, which is not the same as confirming its absence.

How this Chateau Score is built

  • Guest rating quality (max 45)45.0
  • Review confidence (max 20)7.4
  • Location fit (max 15)15.0
  • Stay features (max 10)5.0
  • Category breadth (max 10)3.0
  • Total75.4 / 100

The formula is identical for every property on this site and is published in full on our methodology page.

Why choose The Francis House?

It is the only property in our selection with a perfect score, and it is walkable into Calistoga with a pool. For travelers drawn to very small properties it is a distinct option.

Location and what is nearby

The property is inside the Calistoga core and classified Highly walkable. It is 12 miles from our Highway 29 corridor reference point.

Who is this hotel best for?

  • Travelers looking for a very small property in central Calistoga
  • Guests who want a pool within walking distance of town

Good to know

Nine reviews is the thinnest evidence base in our entire selection, and a perfect score on nine stays tells you very little about what to expect. We include the property as a documented exception. No star rating is recorded, and the price snapshot is in our top band. The Inn on Pine nearby scores 9.4 on 386 reviews.

Check current rates

Rates and availability change daily and we do not publish fixed nightly prices. Check live rates for your dates on Booking.com.

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Alternatives to The Francis House

Selected from properties with the closest overall profile, nearest town first. Each one differs from The Francis House in a specific way.

The Inn on Pine, CalistogaChateau Score75.7

The Inn on Pine

Calistoga · Resort · 3-star · $$

9.4Superb386 reviews

0.25 mi from the Calistoga center · Highly walkable

  • Pool
  • Terrace

Best forSpa / relaxed north-valley stays, Pool

Good to knowHas lower guest score, a larger review base, a lower price band.

Brannan Cottage Inn, CalistogaChateau Score77.4

Brannan Cottage Inn

Calistoga · Inn · 4-star · $$$

9.3Superb160 reviews

0.26 mi from the Calistoga center · Highly walkable

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Shuttle

Best forSpa / relaxed north-valley stays, Couples

Good to knowHas lower guest score, a larger review base, a lower price band.

Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley, CalistogaChateau Score80.9

Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley

Calistoga · Resort · 5-star

9.6Exceptional31 reviews

0.76 mi from the Calistoga center · Reasonably walkable

  • 5-star
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant

Best forSpa / relaxed north-valley stays, Pool, Spa

Good to knowHas lower guest score, a larger review base, a spa.

Where The Francis House appears on this site

Frequently asked questions

Is a 10.0 guest score reliable?

Not on nine reviews. We publish the score and the volume together precisely so this distinction stays visible. A 9.4 on 386 reviews is a stronger signal.

Does The Francis House have a pool?

Yes, a pool, EV charging and a shuttle are confirmed in the current property data.

Hotel data last reviewed August 23, 2026. Guest ratings, review counts and prices change over time. We publish the date so you can judge how current the figures are. This property is included as a documented exception to our normal review-volume threshold. The reason is stated in the Good to know section above.