The Franklin Hotel London

Sometimes, remaking the present begins with revisiting the past. The Franklin’s romance recalls a gilded age. Anouska Hempel’s elegantly opulent interiors achieve the seemingly impossible in this new Knightsbridge hotel.

Her embroidered furnishings, Venetian stone floors and filigree silverware capture the spirit of a glorious bygone era and create something entirely modern. However it isn’t just epochs that come together effortlessly here.

The Franklin boutique hotel is as quintessentially English as its near neighbours Harrods and the V&A. But alongside the informal English townhouse ambience and relaxing London-garden views there are other more sensual, Eastern influences.

A Hammam greets guests as part of our state-of-the art wellbeing offering and the bedrooms’ rich silks and cottons reveal The Franklin’s devotion to luxurious living touches every sense.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
The unique, extravagant Presidential Suite has a stunning view of a traditional English park. Its sophisticated sitting room features marbled surfaces, design mirrors and luxury furniture.

The spacious 62 m2 floorspace includes a cosy private lounge, walk-in closet and a large bathroom with double washbasin. State of the art in-room entertainment facilities complete this stunning interior.

EXECUTIVE SUITE
A sense of indulgence permeates all of The Franklin’s executive suites, overlooking the townhouses of Knightsbridge. With richly colored interiors and velvet furnishings, the suites measure approximately 29 to 33 m2 and inspire a wonderful feeling of opulent luxury.

GARDEN SUITE 
Elegant, timeless decor, high ceilings and full-height windows looking out onto the lovely Egerton Gardens. The Suites measure approximately 36 to 45 m2 and are designed to satisfy guests’ every desire, with a luxurious, comfortable bathroom with bath, stylish furniture and mirror TV.

SUPERIOR ROOMS
Spacious and brightful, all our Superior rooms reflect Anouska Hempel’s inimitable design ethic and eclectic tastes. The centerpiece is a specially created Simmons double bed with art nouveau-inspired detailing.

All you need to do for a blissful night’s sleep is select the pillow of your choice from our menu, then immerse into the Frette fine Italian linens. Our Superior rooms are approximately 18 to 24 sqm.

THE FRANKLIN RESTAURANT
Gourmets from London and abroad now consider The Franklin Restaurant to be an essential destination. This modern Italian restaurant is the domain of Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo.

Here guests can enjoy a breathtaking dining experience, a combination of simplicity, sophistication and quality seasonal ingredients. There is seating for just 30 diners, in an intimate space with a view of the garden. The familiar grey velvet decor, with silk ikat-patterned furnishings and immense Venetian églomisé mirrors, generates an exclusive, refined warmth.

Our Lounge Menu includes some familiar favourites as well as an extensive list of classic and signature cocktails created by skilled mixologists and can be enjoyed in all public areas of the hotel.

THE AFTERNOON TEA
Designed to celebrate the V&A’s Alice: Curioser and Curioser exhibition our Alice at The Franklin Afternoon Tea is an imaginative twist on what a modern-day Alice would want from an afternoon tea after she has taken a journey through Wonderland.

COCKTAIL & CHAMPAGNE BAR
The Franklin Bar is an elegant Cocktail & Champagne bar lined with mirrored walls in a Great Gatsby 1920s style. The essence of glamour, it is the perfect place to wind down before dinner or enjoy a cocktail in a relaxing setting.

Our Lounge Menu includes an extensive list of classic and signature cocktails created by skilled mixologists and can be enjoyed in all public areas of the hotel.

ALFREDO RUSSO – THE ITALIAN CHEF
Chef Alfredo Russo infuses in its dishes all its vitality and sensitivity to the most genuine flavors. Named by L’Espresso guide as Italy’s Best young Chef early in his career, Alfredo Russo is renowned for creating simple, elegant dishes that delight and amaze with unusual, often surprising flavour combinations.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
Stylish events in the heart of Knightsbridge, surrounded by the greenery of the Egerton Gardens. In particular the hotel Library with its contemporary luxury atmosphere is the ideal place for small, private events.

SERVICES
The Franklin offers very high standards of personalized service with Les Clefs d’Or Concierges, 24-hour room service and a team dedicated to organizing unforgettable experiences for the guests. The hotel also features a spectacular hammam, a fitness center and a cosy library.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE
With so many things to do in London, you can easily tie yourself in knots making a choice. Discover the enchanting Knightsbridge in London, a district surrounded by must see destinations like Hyde Park, Victoria and Albert Museum and Natural History Museum.

HARRODS
Founded in 1842 by Charles Henry Harrod, Harrods is a department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London, just 9 minute walk from The Franklin London Hotel. Combining 330 departments that occupy 1.1 million sq ft of retail space, it is one of the largest and most famous department stores in Europe.

Harrods is home to over 5,000 brands including jewellery and watches, beauty, home and furniture and food and wine. Private, by invitation only, shopping can be arranged via our Concierge Team.

HYDE PARK
Just a short stroll away from The Franklin is one of London’s most famous parks – Hyde Park. Hyde Park is one of nine Royal Parks and covers 350 acres. It is one of the city’s finest landscapes and was once used by Henry VIII and his court for hunting the deer.

Nowadays Hyde Park offers both world-class events and concerts together with plenty of quiet places to relax and unwind. From walking and cycling in the open air to tennis, horse-riding and even open water swimming, Hyde Park offers an escape to nature right in the heart of London.

VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM
The Franklin London is a boutique hotel located near The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the world’s largest museum of applied and decorative arts and design, as well as sculpture, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

We are proud to be one of V&A’s Corporate Members and host special experiences, such as themed aftrenoon teas, to celebrate the museum’s major exhibitions. Our guests can enjoy access to an exhibition of choice as part of these experiences and we will often have tickets to exhibitions that are sold-out.

EXPLORE LONDON
The Franklin London is delighted to partner with unique luxury concierge service Beyond Curated to offer up a once in a lifetime package experience, exploring London through the lens of a royal.

Offering the ultimate celebration of London’s Royal Heritage, guests will travel to and from The Franklin in a private vintage car provided by Lord Cars, a chauffeur service that boasts an impressive fleet of cars including the Queen mother’s favourite Jaguar DS420 Daimler limousine.

The Royal Day Out Tour package will include a private out-of-hours tour and exclusive access to London’s most lavish and fascinating destinations; whether it’s a private guided tour by a palace expert through the magnificent royal apartments at Kensington Palace or a private viewing and tour of the Crown Jewels by a Yeoman Warder at Tower of London, both experiences offer a one-on-one dazzling and unforgettable regal experience.

With private access into the footsteps of royalty, this bespoke experience provides guests with remarkable and unique insights into London’s history; one that is simply not available to the general public.

Guests can continue their experience of a regal journey with a private viewing of one of the world’s most exclusive jewellery makers, sipping tea in their very own private salon whilst simultaneously experiencing the plush world of British fine jewellers.

Following a lavish day of royal enchantment, an exquisite champagne tasting with expert Pol Roger awaits guests back at The Franklin London.

Pol Roger will share the fascinating historic legacy of Churchill’s favourite champagne – the perfect starter to cleanse the palate before a private dining experience indulging in gastronomical delights created by Michelin-Starred Chef Alfredo Russo at The Franklin Restaurant.

Following this, guests will unwind in their palatial suite, overlooking the idyllic Egerton Gardens. Exuding luxury with its lavish interiors and charming hospitality, the expertly designed space by Anouska Hempel boasts a spacious bedroom with stunning views of the garden, complete with its own private lounge, walk-in wardrobe and large bathroom with double washbasin.

Both sophisticated and sleek, the Presidential Suite is the only one of its kind in the hotel and offers guests total tranquillity and exclusivity.

SKINCARE EXPERT & FACIALIST 
Located just across the street from The Franklin, Lisa Franklin is a leading aesthetic clinic looking after women and men of all ages and ethnicities.

The treatments offered by Lisa Franklin work on skin condition, which can be affected by diet, lifestyle and environmental pollution. Your skin will be nurtured with individually tailored treatments and the use of bioactive nutrient-rich ingredients to care for and treat the skin in a preventative way.

Lisa Franklin treatments focus on developing clean, healthy skin as a foundation for long-term health without the use of harsh chemicals, through triggering the bodies natural functions and enhancing this with unique active ingredients and cutting edge non-invasive devices.

Rooms: 35

Price: from 318 EUR per night

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