Franklin Guesthouse

Hotels
9.6 (927 reviews)
214 Franklin Street , Brooklyn , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Limited dining options
Rude service experiences

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Some reviews indicated uncleanly practices and issues with staff regarding cleanliness.
Service
10
Generally positive sentiment about staff being friendly and helpful, but some negative experiences reported.
Location
10
Many reviews praised the great location and convenience of nearby amenities.
Room Quality
10
Several guests appreciated the spacious and comfortable room setup.
Amenities
9.6
Amenities received mixed reviews, but generally met expectations for a serviced apartment.
Value for Money
10
Many reviews felt the price point offered good value, considering the room quality and location.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Limited dining options and no breakfast service, which disappointed some guests.
Overall Experience
10
Despite some issues, many guests had a very positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 01:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation:
Franklin Guesthouse in Brooklyn, New York offers a luxurious stay with well-appointed guest rooms featuring individual climate control, work desks, and flat-screen cable TVs. Select rooms even boast a private patio for a more exclusive experience.

Convenient Amenities:
Enjoy free WiFi access throughout the property and make use of the fitness centre to stay active during your stay. The 24-hour front desk ensures your needs are met promptly, while complimentary bottled water adds a thoughtful touch to your visit.

Explore the Area:
Located just 6 km from Barclays Center and 18 km from Coney Island, Franklin Guesthouse is the perfect base for exploring Brooklyn. Take advantage of the available bike hire and neighborhood shuttle services to discover all that the area has to offer.

Book your stay at Franklin Guesthouse for a memorable experience in Brooklyn!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$35 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 927 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 10
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LAURA couple us
7
Pros:

Location. Size

Cons:

No sound barrier between rooms or floors. Loud door closing noises and cleaning staff

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple as
9
Pros:

a beautiful, spacious room in a great location

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Stojce family_with_children mk
9
Great stay overall, but disappointing check-in experience.
Pros:

The hotel has a very good location, the room was spacious, clean and well organized, with good facilities and everything needed for a comfortable stay. The rest of the staff were polite and professional, including the housekeeping team. The hotel also offers excellent coffee, comfortable beds, and everything was very clean throughout the stay.

Cons:

Unfortunately, the overall experience was negatively affected by the attitude of one of the employees during check-in. From the very beginning, the communication felt cold and unwelcoming, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. The staff member was not communicative and at moments came across as rude, which left a disappointing first impression.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Maria couple us
10
Nice little hotel with everything you need.
Pros:

Nice unit, spacious and decorated nicely

Cons:

The couch in the room should be bigger so you can really sit on it, much too narrow .

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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CarvalhoJude solo_traveller gb
8
Boutique Brooklyn
Pros:

Clean spacious in the location that we needed

Cons:

Fairly dark with very little natural light.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Ellen couple us
10
This is the nicest hotel we have stayed in all in all. I will stay again for sure.
Pros:

It was a perfect location for us to visit with my daughter in Greenpoint. Walking or taking an Uber was convenient. The room itself was both gorgeous and homey!

Cons:

n/a

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple as
10
excellent, comfortable place to stay in a great location
Pros:

bed, bathroom, kitchen

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Laurence couple gb
9
Great place to stay in Greenpoint
Pros:

Great location, great room, clean, friendly staff

Cons:

Some cheap items used like the toilet paper and we weren’t able to use the laundry machines as they were full.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple us
9
Excellent on many levels.
Pros:

We stayed for 2 weeks, so had plenty of opportunities to use the facilities. We also self-catered most of the time so used the kitchen daily. First, great space. We were in the 600ish sf suite with sitting area and full kitchen. Second, excellent appliances. High end built-in microwave/convection oven, dishwasher, electric cooktop and counter height fridge with working freezer. Lots of plugs throughout. Third, roomy bathroom with waterfall shower. Fourth, high end mattress on the bed. Fifth, contemporary decor and some industrial accents like exposed 2-inch sprinkler system. Charming. Sixth, well equipped gym and sauna in exercise space. Steam shower in exercise space restroom. Seventh, free use of LG front loading washer and dryer after 5 pm. That was an unexpected delight as we expected to have to pay for laundry services. Neighborhood (Greenpoint Brooklyn) is fairly gentrified so lots of good restaurants and cute shops and grocery stores selling high end products (eg van Leeuwen ice cream) within a few blocks. G train about 3 blocks away and it's one of the subway lines that seems to be closed for work pretty frequently (former New Yorker here) but great when it's running. City bikes available a block away.

Cons:

not having parking but we were aware of that. For people with cars: Street parking only and is very difficult to find. There is a pay lot about 1.5 blocks away. A parking ticket ($65) may cost less (alternate side of the street parking 4 days a week) than the lot over a 48 hr period ($80-100). Some furniture issues that may not be a problem for people seeking shorter stays or those with back problems. The sofa is a futon, so lot of throw pillows (provided) needed for back support. The chair in the sitting area is steeply angled, so lots of pillows provided support. Bar stools are backless.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Ed couple us
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
L
LAURENCE couple fr
10
Excellent
Pros:

Propreté, emplacement, confort, personnel

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
H
Heather couple us
9
Liked the staff and location. The room was
Pros:

The staff were helpful and friendly, and the location was excellent.

Cons:

The room temperature was hard to regulate. It was too cold.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Jenia family_with_children il
7
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Timor family_with_children il
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple ar
10
Me siento muy cómodo en el Franklin, la cercanía con el agua y poder cruzar a Manhattan en el Ferry es fenomenal
Pros:

Me gusta mucho el barrio, donde todo es cerca , muchos lugares para sentarse a comer, desayunar

Cons:

No me gustan las habitaciones que están en el subsuelo, son demasiado oscuras sin vista a nada

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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jonathan family_with_children fr
8
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse, jolie et propre, employés très gentils.
Super emplacement de l'hôtel : greenpoint est top, très hipster, la franklin street est animée (deli, restos, bars) et très propre. A 2 pas des quais avec une vue magnifique sur la skyline.

Cons:

Le lit principal est OK, mais le deuxième lit (canapé-lit) est carrément inconfortable.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Francis couple us
8
2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Kennedy solo_traveller ie
8
Could live in this lovely apartment.
Pros:

Loved the apartment with it's semi industrial genuine decor. High ceilings old wooden floor and lovely little balcony. Spacious.

Cons:

Was a little cold. Couldn't get the air-con heater to work quite right.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Katja family_with_children us
9
Ideal Greenpoint location, comfy bed
Pros:

The location of Franklin Guesthouse was stellar- we were visiting family in Greenpoint and the whole area is incredibly walkable. Close to the subway (if going into Manhattan it took us about 35-40 min to reach midtown)and near a bazillion restaurants and cafes (try Maman for coffee a few blocks down!). Staff were lovely and let us store luggage for a few hours until check-in time. In our room you could hear a little music from the restaurant downstairs (I’d say until 9 or 10 pm) but it didn’t bother us. Everything was really clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Myers couple us
10
Absolutely great
Pros:

The location and staff

Cons:

No microwave

2026-04-11 via Nuitee