The Franklin

  • 164 E 87th St, New York, NY 10128

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Located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, this hotel is walking distance from Central Park and the Guggenheim Museum, approximately eight miles from LaGuardia, and 15 miles from John F Kennedy International ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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130 reviews

92% of guests recommend this place.

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

I was furious, (for over $300/ night you expect a tiny bit of service) the clerk at the night desk DID NOT APOLOGIZE, just told me that it was my fault because I left the sign to tidy the room on the door. more on TravelPost.com

Great place to stay. more on Expedia

The location was convenient and the hotel staff was very professional, helpful and... more on Orbitz

The Franklin is one of the few hotels on the Upper East Side, and as so manages to place a high price on its rooms. more on CitySearch

Lovely coffee /pastry breakfast included. more on Yahoo! Travel

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10 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

The hotel was in a great location for my conference. The room and bathroom were small, but clean. The pillows and the bed were excellent. However, the noise was awful! Not street noise, not noise from ... more on TripAdvisor

Charming little hotel. Friendly staff. Room small but immaculate. For the price, and for a lot more, you can't beat this hotel. No reason to stay elsewhere unless you want a guy with a waistcoat ... more on TripAdvisor

I have stayed in NYC every year since 1998 and this hotel is by far the best value I have come across. Dont stay for room service or rambling suites because they aint here, stay because it is Upper Ea ... more on TripAdvisor

I stayed at this hotel mid December for one night. Upon arrival, I think I walked into a chaotic staff moment; The front desk attendant was speaking very loudly at another staffer and I had to wait un ... more on TripAdvisor

Convenient location. The room was comfortable but too small. Continental breakfast. Friendly staff. The hotel ... more on TripAdvisor

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9 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

It was very well decorated. Very clean! I felt very safe there at the Franklin. Wonderful location. The breakfast provided each morning was always something to look forward ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I thought the hotel was an excellent value. It offered a nice continental breakfast and my room though small was well decorated. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The hotel rooms are small but have very nice appointments such as high quality sheets, bed, toilitries.The bedroom and public rooms are very well ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for The Franklin ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Great neighborhood for walking to Central Pk and museums. Great location for visiting family living on upper eastside. Lovely ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Top Reviews From Orbitz

The Franklin Hotel was very comfortable. The location was convenient and the hotel staff was very ... more on Orbitz

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2 reviews

Top Reviews From TravelPost.com

For a hotel that prides itself in service, WHERE IS THE SERVICE???? I was traveling for business and decided to stay here, a $16 cab ride away from grand central terminal, because i thought it would be a bit more bang for the buck ... more on TravelPost.com

This hotel is tiny. We booked a superior queen and without knowing it were upgraded to a Deluxe King. Even that room was ridiculously small. Take a look at the pictures on their website. The photographer has done wonders making it ... more on TravelPost.com

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Great Amenities at The Franklin:

  • Cd player
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Breakfast available
  • Pets allowed
  • Fitness center access
  • High speed internet access
  • Library
  • Internet access in public areas
  • Telephone
  • Telephone
  • Concierge desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry/dry cleaning.
  • Safe
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Parking for fee
  • Business services
  • Fitness equipment
  • Window opens
  • Movie
  • Refrigerator
  • Cribs
  • Dvd player
  • Hairdryer
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobe
  • Multi-line phone
  • Smoking
  • Voice mail

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