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Hotel class 3.0 of 5
164 E 87th St, Off Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY 10128
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4 of 5 stars
coloradogirl05   1 contribution
Loveland,Colorado
Mar 11, 2010 | Trip type: Couples New

We just stayed at The Franklin for three nights. Got a great deal, they were offering a "stay three nights, get one free". Still had to pay taxes on that third night..but oh well. The location can't be beat if you want to be on the UES. The subway is at 87th and lex....about a block away. The main reason... more

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4 of 5 stars
RATHKE   39 contributions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Feb 15, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised when we pulled our car up to the entrance of the Franklin Hotel on the Upper East Side of NY. I chose this hotel because it was close to our children who live in Harlem and close to the subway. It was an alternative to a Marriott in the same area. In addition... more

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3 of 5 stars
dstreep   1 contribution
metro NY
Dec 10, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

they put me in room 53...said it was a deluxe queen and that it was roomier than most. OMG...I'd say maybe 100sq ft and if you include the bathroom 110 sqft. low water pressure, an A/C that needed to be on because the room was so hot(in December) and it rattled all night. Cold cofee in the AM and a... more

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5 of 5 stars
WongaDeWildWuman   8 contributions
Philadelphia, PA. 19124
Oct 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I Am HONORED To Write A Review On The Franklin Hotel !!! I MUST Give A HUGE Thank You To Showkat And Francelle, They Added An EXTRA Plus On The A++++++ That I Am Giving The Franklin Hotel !!! From The Moment That We Arrived On The Door Step, To The Moment We Checked Out... EVERYTHING Was PERFECT !!! I... more

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3 of 5 stars
Ontariogirl   21 contributions
Toronto, ON
Sep 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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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

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5 of 5 stars
karlacinapri   1 contribution
Toronto
Sep 21, 2009

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

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4 of 5 stars
CarolinaChic   31 contributions
NC
Sep 2, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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

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4 of 5 stars
Gigis_mum   259 contributions
Toronto
Aug 30, 2009 | Trip type: Family
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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

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4 of 5 stars
lawmom555   3 contributions
Greenwood, Indiana
Aug 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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

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5 of 5 stars
ollieboog   4 contributions
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Aug 18, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
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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

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