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214 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States of America
#6 of 61 hotels in Brooklyn
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 659 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Mulch
United States of America1 review8.0“Nice place needs some adjustments”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Suite with Patio and Kitchenette
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had ants in first room but they moved us. Could not get cellphone or WiFi connection in basement rooms.
Rooms were very nice.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Derek
United States of America1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Loft Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 3 nights
Great spot
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Frederic
Canada17 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Suite with Patio and Kitchenette
- • Stayed 5 nights
The apartment is underground and has no natural light, it was not mentioned in the description.
Big space and being able to cook there
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Margaret
United States of America10 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great location. Friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Loft Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Smelled like Lysol. Sheets were steeped in detergent that made sleeping uncomfortable. Room was next to maid station and they were very loud. Didn’t clean the room everyday even though we were out.
Location and the suite was well decorated.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Metzger
United States of America2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Queen Suite with Patio and Kitchenette
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Accommodation felt like home
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Aanu
United States of America10 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Lovely. Enjoyed it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Suite with Patio and Kitchenette
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Was almost charged an additional fee, which I disputed because I had finished paying for the room weeks before my arrival.
Absolutely loved the facilities and the proximity to transport. Would’ve loved to stay there for longer, but NYC is not for the weak or the regular folks.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Elizabeth
South Africa36 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Suite with Patio and Kitchenette
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
None
Lovely homely space in a very nice suburb!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Melinda
United States of America1 review10“I highly recommend this hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Suite with Patio and Kitchenette
- • Stayed 4 nights
We were in a suite on the lower level so there was some noise above us, especially when they were cleaning rooms. Next time we will book a room on an upper floor. Other than that, nothing bad to say about this hotel.
The hotel is exceptional. The staff were super nice. Everytime we came in or out they greeted us. Our room was very modern and very clean. We will definitely stay there again. It is very convenient to restaurants and shops in Green Point.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Emmanuelle
Switzerland18 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio Deluxe
- • Stayed 7 nights
open window above our bed which was giving lot of ligh when we wanted to sleep sound of fridge during the night was not ideal
Like the possibility to cook and quiet neighbourhood
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Alastair
Australia1 review8.0“Very comfortable and better than expected.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Loft Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 2 nights
Spacious, modern design and well located.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
James
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0“Recommended place to stay in Greenpoint.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Loft Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lots of noise from room upstairs late into the night. Staff informed but nobody checked in with me through the 6 night stay to see if the problem was sorted. Delayed response to question sent via booking.com Lobby presentation not commensurate with the quality of the rooms.
Great hotel - good location and well sized room. Spotlessly clean in all areas
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Anne
New Zealand9 Reviews8.0“A comfortable place to stay in Greenpoint.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Suite with Patio and Kitchenette
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Single lift. Downstairs rooms feel a bit like a rabbit warren. Upstairs does get impacted by outdoor climate a bit more but nice and light.
Good size rooms. Bedding that matches a temperature controlled environment. Comfortable beds. Kitchen facilities. Good wifi. Quiet but convenient location for ferry etc. Using subway to get around does usually require a line change. Staff responded promptly to an ant outbreak in the lower room.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Mosquitos
United States of America13 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Deluxe
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Street noise
Charm Location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Jeanmarie
United States of America28 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Our home away from home in Brooklyn”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Loft Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I love everything.
It is a great location. Very quiet and expansive rooms. The staff is kind and courteous. We stay there as often as we can when we visit our son in Brooklyn.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Jacopo
Germany178 Reviews22 helpful votes10“Great Stay in Greenpoint!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Loft Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 3 nights
I would say absolutely nothing! Yes, I agree with other reviews that you can may hear some sound from the restaurant downstairs, but I would say that is not louder than any other accommodation in NYC (and I experienced some of them), so I would not refer it at all as "noisy"!!! And the hotel has a zero tolerance policy for loud parties which I really appreciated. So no negative points from my side!
The location is great: perfectly located to reach manhattan by Ferry and Metro! The facility in the room are really good: we used the amazing kitchen and it was all new and working perfectly! The design of the hotel is wonderful! Newly renovated with a modern taste! What else? It really exceeded my expectations.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Jane
United States of America12 Reviews9.0“Third time we have stayed and always great!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Suite with Patio and Kitchenette
- • Stayed 3 nights
This property is very close to my sons apartment and it is hard to find rooms this spacious anywhere in NYC. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. It really is tucked in though and some of the rooms are lower level but they have done a great job of lighting these rooms so you don't feel like you are in a bsaement
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Annabelle
United States of America3 Reviews10“Fantastic as always”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Loft Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only complaint is we couldn’t get a hot shower at night after like 9pm - not sure what this was about but we will address it next time we stay.
We love the Franklin and have stayed multiple times! Staff is always friendly and we love the room and the location.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Laura
Australia2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Loft Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location and amenities
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Charlotte
United States of America2 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Pleasantly surprised by this amazing place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Deluxe
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hallways could be a bit noisy, but we put the air on fan mode and that helped to muffle the sound.
The Franklin Guest house was an incredible place to stay for our friend’s Greenpoint wedding. We had friends that stayed at a Marriott nearby and our room was the same price with twice the amount of space. We loved that it came with a kitchen and a cute little balcony, and there was a Citi bike dock right outside which made exploring so easy. We loved it and didn’t want to leave!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Bruno
Canada4 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Enjoyed the studio experience and felt like I had my own private appartement in Brooklyn.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Deluxe
- • Stayed 3 nights
Bathroom + toilets aren't optimal. Lack of heated water in the evening.
Appreciated the sunlight and very confortable space. Bedding was plush and everything went super smoothly. Parking in the vicinity.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Benjamin
United States of America28 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Loft Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Heat in room is very loud. Noise from room above can also be loud - stompin, dragging chairs and such.
Interesting area. Large nicely furnished rooms. Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Wayne
Canada1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Studio Deluxe
- • Stayed 2 nights
Our daughter lives within 5 minutes of your hotel - perfect location. The only issue I had was the TV never worked. Had breakfast there - it was amazing. We would book this place again.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
M
Turkey52 Reviews9 helpful votes8.0“Nice place for us to remember”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Deluxe
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A very small entrance, reception…. And because of a sharing restaurant ( Madre) sometimes you will grill or bbq smell
Very clean , big area (room size) , kitchenette with dish washer ,all kitchen appliances and free coffee
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Peter
Belgium16 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Deluxe
- • Stayed 4 nights
The only criticism we could have is that the heating system is quite loud... but honestly that would not prevent us from booking again the same hotel and room!
Spacious and beautifully decorated room with a fully equipped kitchen, very comfortable bed. We definitely recommend this hotel and would book it again!
Stayed in March 2024
