Franklin Guesthouse
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About this property
Franklin Guesthouse is an independent 4-star property located in Brooklyn, NY, within a 10-minute drive of Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building. This intimate guesthouse comprises 24 guestrooms, offering visitors convenient access to major Manhattan landmarks and Brooklyn's shopping district.
Each guestroom features a memory foam bed with premium bedding, a 43-inch flat-screen television with cable programming, a refrigerator, and an iPod docking station. Bathrooms are equipped with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout the property. Guest comfort ratings average 4.6 out of 5.
On-site dining is available at MADRE restaurant, which serves hotel guests, along with a snack bar and deli. The property maintains one restaurant facility for guests' convenience.
Franklin Guesthouse offers a 24-hour health club and sauna for guest use. Additional amenities include a business center, concierge services, complimentary area shuttle service to nearby destinations, 24-hour front desk support, and multilingual staff. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible paths to the elevator and registration desk.
The location has received a 5 out of 5 rating from guests based on 483 reviews. Beyond Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building, the property sits 3.4 miles from 5th Avenue and 3.7 miles from Broadway, placing it near major shopping and entertainment destinations. Airport transportation is available for a surcharge.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with anytime arrivals accommodated based on availability, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Service animals are welcome. The property has earned an overall guest rating of 4.5 out of 5, with 86 percent of guests recommending it.
Location & nearby attractions
Brooklyn Navy Yard - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Chrysler Building - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
United Nations Headquarters - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Empire State Building - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Grand Central Terminal - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Herald Square - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Macy's - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
5th Avenue - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Bryant Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Madison Square Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
New York Public Library - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Broadway - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Times Square - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Flatiron Building - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Rockefeller Center - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 24.1 km / 15 mi
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 24.7 km / 15.4 mi
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 32.4 km / 20.1 mi
Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 112.2 km / 69.7 mi
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Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 250.00 per stay
- Resort fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 105 per vehicle
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day<
Know before you go
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).