The Franklin

With just 50 guest rooms, The Franklin has been described as "cute," "cozy," and "one of New York City's most romantic hotels." Because of its location on a quiet tree-lined street, within easy walking distance from Central Park, the Museum Mile, and Madison Avenue shops, its encourages guests to "live like Gossip Girl," a reference to the hit television show of that name filmed in this area.

Four types of rooms are available at The Franklin: Petite Queen, Superior Queen, Deluxe Queen, and King Suite. As an indication of the level of elegance guest have come to expect here, original photographic works by world-renowned fashion photographer Deborah Turbeville adorn the walls. The European-style antique beds feature down comforters and pillow-top mattresses with 100% Egyptian cotton linens. Bvlgari bath products and Frette cotton terry bathrobes can be found in the bathrooms, too.

Other standard furnishings include flat-screen televisions, iHome radio for iPod, an iron and ironing board, and in-room safes. Several complimentary services are also offered to all guests, such as free local phone calls, overnight shoe shines, newspapers, New York Sports Club access, and wireless Internet connectivity. Interactive on-demand movies are provided for a fee. The Franklin is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at 164 East 87th Street, New York, New York 10128. The hotel is pet friendly.