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The Franklin

3.5 of 5
164 E 87th St, Off Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY 10128
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Ranked #227 of 432 hotels in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 172 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Upper east(5)
  • Deluxe queen(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Rooms are small(3)
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flaces
Sao Paulo, SP
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

Although it is uptown, the hotel is near from metro station, so it's easy to go everywhere. Good restaurants nearby if you don't want go far. Staff was very nice and neighborhood was quiet. Just a walk from the Metropolitan. More

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Snow W
Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

We stayed here in december, Vintage style boutique hotel, wine and cheese in the evening is offered, and a complimentary light breakfast. Around the corner from the subway and shops and restaurants. The rooms are really small, but very clean and beautiful, that being said we were very kindly moved to a bigger room the next day when we asked... More

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NyThyme
NY
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12 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Upper East Side hotels are dwindling and The Franklin is probably the best value of any of those that remain. The rooms are small but comfortable and clean. The staff is very helpful. Continental breakfast is included, coffee is always available (good coffee) and nice snacks are offered in the afternoon. More

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Jennifer W
San Francisco, California
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
2
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Convenient location. The room was comfortable but too small. Continental breakfast. Friendly staff. The hotel was clean. I recomended it my friends More

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tonymsrad
Knoxville,TN
Top Contributor
54 reviews
95 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

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 unloading your luggage, or some guy with a tip jar playing a piano. Really, really pleasant stay. More

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UKBoyDKGirl
England
Senior Contributor
46 reviews
26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

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 East Side, bang next to Madison Ave shops, museums and Central Park. Staff helped us with ice hockey tickets and delivery... More

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stevensk01
DuBois, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

This hotel is very cute. The prices are steep as it is everywhere in New York City but at least here the beds are very comfortable and the rooms are super clean. Special rate was buy 2 nights get the 3rd night free. Didn't try the free breakfast but did have some cheese in the afternoon. Not much to chose... More

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AlwaysTraveling109
Jesup, Georgia
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011

I travel with oxygen. I emailed the manager two weeks prior to our arrival and he recommended a local DME to provide supplemental oxygen. It worked out flawlessly, thanks. Upon our arrival at around 9:00 am we were way to early to check in. The bellman secured our bags for us and we had breakfast at the hotel. We then... More

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PAM_from_LINY
NY NY
Senior Contributor
47 reviews
72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011
4
people found this review helpful

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 until things settled down. I was early for the room (2:15 for a 3pm check in) and I was told the room was... More

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merylsimon
Shaker Heights, Ohio
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011

We got a great deal on a last minute stay on Thanksgiving weekend, knowing nothing about the hotel. We chose it for the upper east side neighborhood. We were very pleasantly surprised. The rooms are small but that is to be expected in an older hotel in NYC. The hotel has been updated and the furnishings were clean and modern.... More

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Address: 164 E 87th St, Off Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY 10128

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