I spent 4 nights here in September and was excited about staying at a "boutique" hotel since I was in the mood for something a little different than a chain hotel. The hotel did not lack for character. I loved the old elevator circa. 1930's, the old world feel of the room with chandelier hanging above the bed. The rooms... more

We just finished a three night stay at this hotel. The staff was super friendly and helpful and the extra amenities were definitely a plus. The subway was around the corner and we were able to get from one end of Manhattan to the other with ease. The area around the hotel had wonderful shops, resturants and fruit stands. I... more

Yes, our room at The Franklin Hotel was tiny! We had the basic queen room and the space was sufficient for us two and our stuff for a two night stay. Our room and the public areas were clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The view from our window was a brick wall with a glimpse of the... more

We stayed here for 3 nights in late August and loved everything about the hotel - well, almost everything. The bed was the most comfortable in the world and the pillows were excellent quality . The bathroom was very clean. The breakfast of fresh baguettes and French pastries, prosciutto, jam, cereal, yogurt, juices and coffee bar was fantastic (a little... more

Rooms are teeny-tiny, but comfortable and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. It is very quiet. Close to the subway. more

I was in NYC to help my daughter move into her new apartment on the Upper East Side and needed a hotel in that neck of the woods. Having traveled and stayed in NYC a gazillion times, I have my favorite hotels but wanted to try something new and hadn't previously lodged quite that far away from Midtown. But now,... more

The Franklin has a lot going for it: Clean rooms, friendly staff, a good breakfast and wine and cheese in the evenings. It has free wireless. It's in a great location. The 4,5, and 6 train stop is around the corner and Central Park is only a few blocks away. The downside is the size of rooms. They are tiny.... more

I had a very last minute stay in NYC. My daughter had walked by this small hotel often, and called and booked a room for me the same night. They were offering a summer special, stay 2 nights, get the third free. What my daughter and I hadn't counted on: free European breakfast every morning, wine and cheese every afternoon,... more

Went to visit my new grand daughter in April and wanted not to stay in a crowded one bedroom apartment on the upper east side. My daughter, a long time NYC resident found this little gem one block from her apartment! There was wine and cheese every afternoon and a nice little breakfast every morning included in the price. The... more