5 Star Hotel
The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione
24 Egerton Gardens, London, United Kingdom View Map
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About
Set in the heart of Kensington in central London, just steps from the Victoria and Albert Museum, The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione offers elegant accommodations with free WiFi access and a Hammam floor. Guests can dine in The Franklin Restaurant by Michelin starred chef Alfredo Russo or enjoy a drink in the bar. Reopened in 2016 after an extensive refurbishment, the hotel features elegant rooms and suites designed to incorporate classic elements and Italian details. Each room at The Franklin is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a signature bed with premium linens and a pillow menu. The luxury bathrooms come with bathrobes and toiletries. Further facilities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, a techno gym and a spa. The famous Harrods Department Store can be reached in a 7-minute walk, while the Natural History Museum is less than 10 minutes away. The Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park are 0.6 mi from The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione. The nearest underground station is South Kensington, just 1969 feet away. London Heathrow is approximately 45 minutes away by car, depending on traffic, and airport transfers can be arranged at an extra fee.
257 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.8
- Staff
- 8.6
- Location
- 9.3
What Guests Say
- “The staff was amazing. Professional, kind and helpful. Each and every person was awesome.”
- “Staff was very friendly”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Pets Allowed
- Business Center
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Superior Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
1/4Triple Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Single Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Presidential Suite
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Alcohol
1/4Deluxe Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
1/4Junior Suite
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
1/4Executive Suite
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Alcohol
- Baby Cot
1/4Garden Suite
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Alcohol
- Baby Cot
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What Guests Loved
Based on 257 reviews
Pros +
- The staff was amazing. Professional, kind and helpful. Each and every person was awesome.
- Staff was very friendly
- Found this hotel via Booking.com, fantastic location, very quiet, very comfortable, brilliant staff.
Cons -
- Everything was good.
- There was a foul smell in the hallway to the room where I stayed
- Everything was perfect
The staff was amazing. Professional, kind and helpful. Each and every person was awesome.
Everything was good.
Staff was very friendly
There was a foul smell in the hallway to the room where I stayed
Found this hotel via Booking.com, fantastic location, very quiet, very comfortable, brilliant staff.
The hotel was perfect. Very well priced for the area and the service and kindness of everyone working there is unmatched. The beds are very comfortable and they made a lovely bed up for my 3 year old too which he really enjoyed and even slept until 8.30am in!
Everything was perfect
The location is ideal for tube and museums.There are plenty of restaurants and cafe's locally
Room design, quiet, clean, location staff
Does add a service charge
Room was very comfortable and well presented.Coffee machine was a bit tricky.We had breakfast on one morning, coffee and pastries and it was excellent.The people who work at the hotel are a credit to the company.
No complaints at all and will stay more often.
Our original room had inadequate closet space. The next day we moved to a room we had liked on a prior visit. We have stayed at the Franklin numerous times. They continually earn our loyalty.
Common areas could stand some refreshing. Rooms are dark. Lighting should be improved.
food was excellent, staff were very friendly, location fantastic
A Lovely Hotel. Staff from arrival to leaving were 1st class and very polite and helpful. The only downside for me was the subdued lighing in the room. Not too easy to do your make-up in, but the bathroom did have brighter lighting. The bed & bedding were the best I have ever slept in away from my own home. Cleran crisp white bedding with feather & down pillows which you just fell into and had a perfect nights sleep.
Reminisce the luminous surroundings were very nice. The hotel layout was okay.
Unfortunately, without sounding rude, some of the staff seemed unsure about a lot of things and made quite a few mistakes
Location, staff, efficiency, pleasant.
Size of the bathroom, bath shower very cramped, shower not working well.
Beautiful hotel, well equipped and very friendly and helpful staff
Room was a bit dark
Best best BEST bed ever. The sheets the duvets the linen pillows it was like sleeping on cloud.The smell as well and the staff it was by far the best ever hotel and I travel 8-10 times a year .Hope to come again and spend longer time just enjoying my room
All was good but maybe more lights
The Location is perfect, the room is comfortable and clean, the staff were friendly and helpful,
Everything is fine, wish them all the best
Great location, very close to museums and Harrods. Stylish rooms, attention to details. Very friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast. Enjoyed our stay, rooms are nice, hotel facilities are great. Really loved small bottles of water they put near the exit, so you can take a bottle with you.
1. A bit confusing breakfast menu. Mix with set breakfast and extras you can order is not too clear. From the first glance it seems that set breakfast is mandatory to order, which is not the case.2. Discretionary service charge at the check out. It is automatically added to the bill and with the price of the hotel it just does not make sense and feels wrong. Just add it to the price of the stay as extra 20£ out of the 500£ night price is not making a difference. I do tip (and I really do it for the luggage help and room cleaning and etc), but getting £120 tip added in the final bill is not the right approach.
Excellent staff. Lovely quirky hotel I booked on the last minute. Can't fault it. I have seen reviews about having to climb to get to the bathrooms; it's an old town house where the 'room' can be over two floors - what do you expect?Would book again.
Furnishing and style, upkeep, extras in the room
sink tiny, paying extra for eggs at breakfast
Room design, quiet, clean, location staff
Does add a service charge
This is a lovely hotel stayed before but upkeep now lacking. However loverly bar and bar tender is great.
Taps in bathroom broken and general up keep lacking
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. Children of age 0 to 15 stay free with extra bed. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that guests are required to show the credit card used to book the nonrefundable reservation upon check-in. If the credit card owner is not one of the guests, the hotel will require a copy of the credit card owner’s ID and credit card. When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Location
24 Egerton Gardens, London
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