The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione, London
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
The Franklin London has 35 rooms and suites with views of Knightsbridge or Egerton Gardens. The Presidential Suite offers 62 square meters of space, a private lounge, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a double washbasin. Garden Suites range from 36 to 45 square meters and include a bathroom with a bathtub and a mirror TV. Executive Suites measure 29 to 33 square meters, with rich colors and velvet furnishings. Superior Rooms range from 18 to 24 square meters and feature a Simmons double bed with art nouveau details. All rooms include Frette bed linen and towels, Penhaligon's bathroom items, a Samsung Smart TV, and Wi-Fi. Some rooms have king-size beds, Samsung flatscreen TVs with bluetooth technology, and Jenson phones.
Michelin-Starred Dining
The Franklin Restaurant is overseen by Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo, serving Italian dishes. The restaurant accommodates 30 diners and has views of Egerton Gardens. The Franklin Bar is styled in the 1920s with mirrored walls, serving cocktails and Champagne. The Bar Menu includes cocktails created by mixologists. Afternoon tea is available. The hotel offers a Blueberry Bloom cocktail featuring blueberries and grapefruit gin.
Leisure and Wellness
The Franklin has a fitness center open 24 hours a day, equipped with machines. A hammam (Turkish bath) is also available. The hotel offers a library for small, private events.
Location and Transportation
Located in Chelsea, The Franklin is near Egerton Gardens and close to Harrods and the Victoria & Albert Museum. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from South Kensington Station, accessible via the Piccadilly, Central, and District Lines. Heathrow Airport is accessible via the Piccadilly Line to South Kensington Station, approximately a 50-minute commute. Gatwick Airport is accessible via the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station, then the Underground to South Kensington Station, approximately a 1-hour journey.
Hotel Services
The Franklin offers Les Clefs d'Or Concierges, 24-hour room service, and event planning. The hotel provides Wi-Fi throughout the building. The hotel has a library for small meetings, cocktail parties, and dinners for up to 20 people. Services include shoeshine service and a pillow menu. Starevents Group Desk provides event services. Pets are allowed for an additional charge of £40. The hotel offers meeting rooms with Wi-Fi, conference call capability, and projectors.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa centre
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
