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The Franklin Hotel

City-center pension within walking distance of George Street

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Interior entrance - The Franklin Hotel (St. John's)
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Classic Double Room, City View - The Franklin Hotel (St. John's)
The Franklin Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from George Street.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (1)

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Digital TV service
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

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About the area

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195 Water St, St. John's, NL, A1C 1B4

What's nearby

  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Rooms - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mary Brown's Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of St. John's - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jumping Bean - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of Duckworth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sprout Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪3 Sisters Vietnamese Subs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Olivers Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Franklin Hotel

The Franklin Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from George Street.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 2 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

What to do

  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of CAD 30 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night (maximum CAD 107.10 per stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Franklin Hotel Hotel
The Franklin Hotel St. John's
The Franklin Hotel Hotel St. John's

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Franklin Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of CAD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Franklin Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Franklin Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Franklin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Franklin Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include George Street (4-min walk) and St. John's Convention Centre (8-min walk), along with The Rooms (9-min walk) and Mary Brown's Centre (9-min walk).

What's the area around The Franklin Hotel like?

The Franklin Hotel is located on the waterfront in Downtown St. John's, a short 4-minute walk from George Street and 3 minutes' walk from Atlantic Place.

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The Franklin Hotel Reviews

6.0

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

4.0

Amenities

5.8

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Very good

Check-in experience wasn't great - had to message the property twice to get the door codes. The code provided was then incorrect so I had to call the number they provided. However, they did respond promptly to my messages and calls and I was able to get into my room relatively quickly. A minor inconvenience. Seems like some of the rooms were being renovated so there was a bit of noise from that but nothing major. The hotel is in a great location with easy access to shops, restaurants, and pubs. Overall it was clean and the room was really nice. No amenities but if you're just looking for a place to sleep it's perfect.
Carly, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Magnus, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cool little hotel right on Water Street. Close to everything downtown St John’s. Feels boutique.
Glenn, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The hotel is well located, that's why we chosen it. Also the room(s) were clean. We stayed in 2, almost 3 rooms! They kept moving us around because of a scheduling mix up on their end. It's not fun to pack up your luggage and basically check out every day. I would never s
Amanda, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Needs to be completed in the rooms. Not sure i like no staff self serve hotel.
Maureen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was neat and clean, clearly people smoked in this room, it stank. Also there is a coffee machine with a few teas and one decaf. So it was just ok, but I would come back not recommend it.
Colin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was too loud because of the window ac unit.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Calum, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip