The Franklin

The bygone era is back at this golden-age London boutique

When it comes to the art of living luxuriously, The Franklin is the grand master. Exquisitely opulent and effortlessly chic, it rekindles the spirit of La Belle Époque London – reinvented for the modern era. Elegant and romantic too, from the moment you step inside, it will sweep you off your feet.

At first glance, The Franklin is a grand English townhouse. But there’s nothing textbook about this one-off retreat. Interior design blends contemporary British style with Parisian flair, and Gatsby-era influences within the bar – with its mirror walls and mixologist-made martinis. On-the-ball service comes courtesy of Les Clefs d’Or concierges, while a snug library and showpiece hammam welcome you back after a day spent out and about in London.

Our Hotel

The Franklin Hotel Front Facade
Superior Room
Superior Room
Garden Suite
Garden Suite
Garden Suite View
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Deluxe Room
Single Room
Presidential Suite Living Room
Presidential Suite Master Bedroom
Presidential Suite Bathroom
The Franklin London Bar
The Franklin London Bar
The Franklin London Restaurant
The Franklin London Restaurant
The Franklin London Restaurant
The Franklin Restaurant Cacio EPepe
The Franklin Restaurant Fassona
The Franklin London Lounge & Lobby
The Franklin London Lobby View
The Franklin London Lounge
The Franklin London Library
The Franklin London Egerton Gardens

Our rooms

Single Room

Single Room

Sleeps 1

Queen

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Superior Room
Deluxe Room

Superior Room

Sleeps 2

King

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Superior Room
Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2

King

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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Sleeps 3

King

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Sleeps 3

King

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Garden Suite
Garden Suite
Garden Suite View

Garden Suite

Sleeps 3

King

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Presidential Suite Living Room
Presidential Suite Master Bedroom
Presidential Suite Bathroom

Presidential Suite

Sleeps 3

King

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Ratings

Quality Assured

Mystery Inspected

Global Rating

4.7 /5

4.7

403 reviews

INVITED Rating

4.9 /5

4.9

10 reviews

4.5 /5

4.5

217 reviews

INVITED Reviews

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel

Delightful hotel in the middle of everything

On arrival from a very long flight we were greeted with smiles and an upgraded room for our stay. Service is everything to the staff who run the Franklin and are clearly very proud of the hotel. Check in is easy, breakfast with garden views is delicious and the tiny bar delightful. The hotel is Read more[SPLIT]Read lesstucked away on a beautiful and quiet street minutes from everything between South Kensington and Knightsbridge. This is a gem of a place.

By Rebecca Aug ’23 Trip Type Business

awesome stay from beginning to end , entire staff goes above and beyond

my wife left here air pods in the room after checking out, not only did staff find them the overnighted at their expense to our next location in Edinburgh

By Carl Jul ’23 Trip Type Family

The service and performance beyond anything normal.

The check in at 10 from an interceontinental flight and where given our room at no extra charge and at very short notice.

By Rod May ’23 Trip Type Couple

The Franklin, United Kingdom

4.9

(based on 10 reviews)

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel

Delightful hotel in the middle of everything

By Rebecca Aug ’23 Trip Type Business

awesome stay from beginning to end , entire staff goes above and beyond

my wife left here air pods in the room after checking out, not only did staff find them the overnighted at their expense to our next location in Edinburgh

By Carl Jul ’23 Trip Type Family

The service and performance beyond anything normal.

The check in at 10 from an interceontinental flight and where given our room at no extra charge and at very short notice.

By Rod May ’23 Trip Type Couple

Very positive experience and 'feel'. Value for money - excellent

Splendid smoked salmon and scrambled eggs for breakfast.

By Rod Apr ’23 Trip Type Individual

Charmig hotel with good location

We especially enjoyed the fantastic breakfast

By Bengt Nov ’22 Trip Type Friends

Perfect. The only reservation is that the room service food was a bit bland.

I didn't use the restaurant itself or the leisure facilities and so cannot say.

By Simon Apr ’22 Trip Type Couple

Excellent hotel

Great hotel. Excellent service and breakfast

By Marc-Henri Aug ’21 Trip Type Couple

super location ,lovely hotel

delightful boutique hotel, friendly service, excellent breakfast. Great position, lovely room. Shame we had to ask for a coffee machine, which should have been available in our room.

By Vivienne Aug ’21 Trip Type Couple

Great stay in London

The location, the facilities and specially the staff made my stay unforgettable.

By Antonio Nov ’19 Trip Type Couple

Good value Knightsbridge Hotel

Warm welcome, comfortable room, providing all you need for a pleasant stay.

By Jayne Mar ’19 Trip Type Friends

Key Features

Air conditioning

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Room service

Bar

Free Wi-Fi

All Hotel Features and Services

Complimentary cocktails
Complimentary coffee in lobby
Concierge desk
Currency exchange
Doctor on call
Dry cleaning
Same day dry cleaning
Complimentary shoeshine
Wakeup service

All Hotel Features and Services

Complimentary cocktails
Complimentary coffee in lobby
Concierge desk
Currency exchange
Doctor on call
Dry cleaning
Same day dry cleaning
Complimentary shoeshine
Wakeup service
Gym
Meeting rooms
Air conditioning
Elevators
Safe deposit box
Bar
Onsite laundry
Family friendly
Pet Friendly
Fire safety compliant
Full service housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Security
Restaurant
Free Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Room service
24-hour room service
Sauna
Spa

Food And Drinks

Bold monochrome décor and velvet furnishings create an elegant backdrop to dining at The Franklin Restaurant by Alfredo Russo. With just a handful of tables and garden views, breakfast here is relaxed and dinner romantic. The menus are the brainchild of celebrated chef Alfredo Russo – shining a light on seasonal ingredients in true Italian style.

The Franklin Restaurant by Alfredo Russo

Served Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner The Franklin Restaurant is the domain of Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo serving modern Piedmont cuisine. Here guests can enjoy a breathtaking and elegant dining experience- a combination of simplicity- sophistication and quality seasonal ingredients.

The Franklin Bar

The Franklin Bar is an elegant Cocktail and Champagne bar lined with mirrored walls in a Great Gatsby 1920s style. The essence of glamour- it is the perfect place to wind down before dinner or enjoy a cocktail created by a skilled mixologist. It serves 7 different Champagnes- by the glass or the bottle- and boasts 22 types of gin on its extensive list of cocktails. A menu of aperitif accompaniments will tempt guests to indulge in Alfredo Russo culinary masterpieces.

Spa

The wellbeing of each guest is a priority at The Franklin: the hotel features a spectacular Hammam and a fitness studio with state of the art Technogym equipment. You can even book in for a private session with a personal trainer to the stars! The Hempel-designed, residents-only Hammam treatment room is situated on the lower ground floor, offering a tempting retreat for guests. The handmade crystal doors set the tone for an elegant environment, enriched by a super sophisticated illumination system. Specialist treatments are available on request.