The Franklin

 
 

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4.5 Star Hotel
24 Egerton Gardens, London, England, SW3 2DB, United Kingdom

This boutique, luxury hotel is located in the upscale neighborhood of Knightsbridge within easy access to some of London's most famous sites.

 
 
 

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Hotel Details

Overview

Hotel Description

Set in an elegant Victorian building in the heart of London surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of Egerton Gardens, The Franklin combines the warmth of a private home with the impeccable service of a boutique hotel. A neighbor of Harrods and the Victoria & Albert Museum, this unique hotel represents a prime example of Anouska Hempel's timeless, Italian-influenced design.

Key Features

  • Distance from Airport: 50 Minutes
  • Distance from Train Station: 30 Minutes
  • Number of Rooms: 35
  • Number of Floors: 5
  • Elevator(s)
  • Last Renovation: 2016
  • Check-In Time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Check-Out Time: 11:00 a.m.
  • No Wheelchair-Accessible Rooms Available
  • Nonsmoking Property
  • Additional Fees Not Included in Room Price: The hotel will notify guests of a discretionary service charge of GBP 15 (per room, per day) upon checkout. The service charge is divided amongst the hotel staff and may be treated as a dining gratuity. Guests may choose to accept the GBP 15 (per room, per day) service charge, provide an alternative gratuity of their own, or decline altogether. There is no obligation to pay the discretionary service charge. 
  • Property

    Features

    • Air-Conditioning in Public Areas
    • Bar(s)
    • Concierge Desk
    • Health/Fitness Facility
    • Hospitality Room(s)
    • Internet Access (wireless)
    • Medical Facility (nearby)
    • Restaurant(s)
    • Room Service (24 hours)
    • Sauna
    • Spa

    Features for a Fee

    • Currency Exchange
    • Dry Cleaning
    • Massage
    • Parking (self)

    Activities

    • Golf (nearby)
    • Restaurants (nearby)
    • Shopping (nearby)

Dining

The Franklin Restaurant:  Serving modern Italian cuisine, combining simplicity, sophistication and quality seasonal ingredients. This intimate restaurant has a view over the private Egerton Gardens, and is furnished with grey velvet decor, silk ikat-patterned furnishings and immense Venetian églomisé mirrors.

  • Air-Conditioned
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Menu Type: A la carte
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Cuisine Type: Italian
  • Dress Code: Casual Attire

The Franklin Bar:  An elegant cocktail & Champagne bar lined with mirrored walls in a Gatsby-like, 1920s style. This is the perfect place to wind down before dinner or to enjoy a cocktail in a relaxed setting. The bar menu includes an extensive list of classic and signature cocktails created by skilled mixologists and can be enjoyed in all public areas of the hotel.

  • Air-Conditioned
  • Meals Served: Snacks
  • Menu Type: A la carte
  • Reservations: Not Required
  • Dress Code: Casual Attire
  • Rooms are decorated in a rich Italian style. Most offer views of Knightsbridge or the verdant parkland of Egerton Gardens. Please note: There may be stairs to access the room.

    Available in All Rooms:

    • Air-Conditioning
    • Hair Dryer
    • In-Room Safe
    • Internet Access (high-speed)
    • Internet Access (wireless)
    • Mini-Bar
    • Housekeeping - Daily

    Available in Some Rooms:

    • Iron/Ironing Board
    • Superior Room

      Charming yet sophisticated with rich Italian fabrics, each room offers either a view over the Egerton Gardens or Knightsbridge.

      • Bedding: King or Queen
    • Deluxe Room

      Deluxe rooms delight guests with a beguiling range of delightful touches.

      • Bedding: King or Queen
    • Executive Suite

      A sense of indulgence permeates all of The Franklin's executive suites, overlooking the townhouses of Knightsbridge. With richly-colored interiors and velvet furnishings.

      • Approximate Square Metres: 29
      • Bedding: King
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