The Franklin Hotel - New York City, USA 

"I loved this hotel!"
Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009
I travel to NYC a great deal for work and The Franklin is one of the best hotels I've stayed at in NYC. The hotel staff is the friendliest I've ever encountered, and the location is convenient. The room I stayed in was small but I was fine since the bed was comfy, the linens were high-quality and the flat-screen t.v. was top-notch. The wine and cheese for guests each night is great after a long day of work and the quality of the wine and cheese is fabulous. The continental breakfast has sophisticated food and is very fresh. I highly recommend this hotel.

A Pleasant Experience
Posted: Tue, Nov 25 2008
The hotel is an older building with all the challenges of a New York walk up. A small room not designed for the queen size bed in it making it hard to walk in the room, a bathroom that is smaller than a closet with the sink in the room and a small clothing closet that functions best for a short trip with few clothes needing to be hung up. That said, the hotel is charming, the free breakfast and wine tasting a plus, and a staff that is as friendly and as good as any I have ever run into. The features of the room are excellent despite the small, room. The antique style elevator is quick and smooth. The sitting room is comfortable, the lobby is small and the library is a window seat lined with books made acceptable by the free computer. What seals the deal is the location. A subway stop around the corner and a variety of retail and eating surrounding the hotel and in walking distance in every direction. Some of the finest museums, Central Park and the East River are all a short walk away. Overall, a wonderful place to stay for a short trip (or in my case, the NY Marathon).

As advertised
Posted: Sun, Nov 16 2008
Clean and cozy in a very comfortable neighborhood. The staff was very courteous. I t was a positive experience except for one detail. The window mounted air conditioner was unreliable and noisy which was unfortunate and cast a negative light over my stay.? I'd probably rethink my decision if I were visiting during warm weather months.

As advertised
Posted: Sun, Nov 02 2008
Clean and cozy in a very comfortable neighborhood. The staff was very courteous. I t was a positive experience except for one detail. The window mounted air conditioner was unreliable and noisy which was unfortunate and cast a negative light over my stay.? I'd probably rethink my decision if I were visiting during warm weather months.

like home
Posted: Mon, Sep 15 2008
The Franklin may be small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in service. The staff is very kind and attentive to the clients needs. We had trouble with our safe and when we called the front desk, someone arrived within 3 minutes to fix it. They also assisted us with directions and more food when we requested it. Speaking of food, their breakfast and wine/cheese offerings are top notch. The breakfast includes pasteries, cereal, coffee, tea, expresso, juices and will not leave you hungry. The wine and cheese in the evening is a nice way to relax before going to dinner. The room was small, but well equipped with iPod dock, flat screen TV, safe, blowdryer etc. The renovation is evident and well done. Access to downtown in easy using the subway located at 86th and Lexington, a mere block away. Here you can take the 4,5 or 6 and make connections easily all for $2/ride. What we really liked about the hotel was that it was a calm environment to return to after the hustle of NYC. There are also plenty of cool places to eat traveling east on 87th, You can't beat this hotel for the price, location and amenities.