Hotel The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione
24 Egerton Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW3 2DB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Metro access
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 285 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I can’t even begin to explain how much I enjoyed my experience at The Franklin. Surpasses by far nearby 5 star hotels. Beautiful decor that pays attention even to the most minute details. Grand but yet welcoming and homey with delicious in room dinning menu and great location. Wonderful, friendly, professional and polite staff that are attentive and yet give you your privacy. I was made to feel so welcome from the moment I arrived at the hotel. I will most definitely be back in the near future.
QatarThe room was decorated nicely. The location is great, particularly for shopping as Harrods is a short walk. Breakfast was superb with a good range of options available and staff were very polite and professional.
SwitzerlandWonderful classic hotel with perfectly comfortable modern standards. Staff is extremely helpful, kind and discreet-everything is thought about: water on the bedside table, slippers prepared for you, room serviced almost immediately in the morning and so on. The property is just beautiful!! I’ve enjoyed every moment spent in there!
NetherlandsFriendly staff, great location, lovely rooms and I feel very safe here. Great place - hope to be back soon.
New ZealandWe had a family celebration meal which was wonderful and the staff helped to make it memorable
United KingdomStaff were really friendly and supportive. Very nice location nearby great Café. Room design is fabulous. WiFi is great and fast unlike other hotels.
QatarClose to everything I needed in London. Easy to find and easy area to get around
AustraliaNice staff and service, Room was attractive and well presented. Bed was comfortable. great location
United KingdomI booked 2 Junior Suites Beautiful rooms Excellent staff
United KingdomNice simple rooms with great sheets . Quiet too. Also the sausage and broccoli baked eggs were amazing .
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The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione
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Carl
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Rachel
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David
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Yankabroad
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Stay in the heart of London – Excellent location - show map
One of our top picks in London. Set in the heart of Kensington in central London, just steps from the Victoria and Albert Museum, The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione offers elegant accommodation 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 miles from The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione.
The nearest underground station is South Kensington, just 650 yards away. London Heathrow is approximately 45 minutes away by car, depending on traffic, and airport transfers can be arranged at an extra fee.
This is our guests' favourite part of London, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.
Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish
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See what guests loved the most:
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Aisha
Qatar“I can’t even begin to explain how much I enjoyed my experience at The Franklin. Surpasses by far nearby 5 star hotels. Beautiful decor that pays attention even to the most minute details. Grand but yet welcoming and homey with delicious in room dinning menu and great location. Wonderful, friendly, professional and polite staff that are attentive and yet give you your privacy. I was made to feel so welcome from the moment I arrived at the hotel. I will most definitely be back in the near future.” Read more
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Londonjojo
Switzerland“The room was decorated nicely. The location is great, particularly for shopping as Harrods is a short walk. Breakfast was superb with a good range of options available and staff were very polite and professional.”
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Nikole
Netherlands“Wonderful classic hotel with perfectly comfortable modern standards. Staff is extremely helpful, kind and discreet-everything is thought about: water on the bedside table, slippers prepared for you, room serviced almost immediately in the morning and so on. The property is just beautiful!! I’ve enjoyed every moment spent in there! ” Read more
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Hannah
New Zealand“Friendly staff, great location, lovely rooms and I feel very safe here. Great place - hope to be back soon. ”
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Peter
United Kingdom“We had a family celebration meal which was wonderful and the staff helped to make it memorable”
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Sayf
Qatar
“Staff were really friendly and supportive. Very nice location nearby great Café. Room design is fabulous. WiFi is great and fast unlike other hotels. ”
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Carl
Australia“Close to everything I needed in London. Easy to find and easy area to get around”
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Rachel
United Kingdom
“Nice staff and service, Room was attractive and well presented. Bed was comfortable. great location”
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David
United Kingdom
“I booked 2 Junior Suites Beautiful rooms Excellent staff”
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Yankabroad
United Kingdom
“Nice simple rooms with great sheets . Quiet too. Also the sausage and broccoli baked eggs were amazing .”
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The Franklin captures that rarest of qualities: serenity. Its secluded English gardens are the perfect counterpoint to bustling Knightsbridge. The hotel combines the warmth of a private home, the impeccable service of a Grand Hotel and Anouska Hempel’s timeless, Italian-influenced design. A spectacular hammam and garden-fronting restaurant and champagne bar need exploring. However, it is The Franklin’s tailored experiences, which are as individual as its guests, that make it so much more than just another luxury hotel.
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Victoria and Albert Museum0.1 miles
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Victoria & Albert Museum0.1 miles
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London Science Museum0.3 miles
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Harrods0.3 miles
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Imperial College London0.3 miles
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Natural History Museum0.3 miles
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Science Museum0.4 miles
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Sloane Street0.4 miles
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Ellis Street0.5 miles
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The Serpentine0.6 miles
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Buckingham Palace1.2 miles
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Piccadilly Circus1.8 miles
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Houses of Parliament1.9 miles
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Big Ben1.9 miles
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Trafalgar Square1.9 miles
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London Eye2.2 miles
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Tower of London4.1 miles
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Wembley Stadium6.3 miles
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O2 Arena7.4 miles
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River The Thames2.2 miles
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Metro South Kensington Underground Station0.2 miles
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London City Airport9.4 miles
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London Heathrow Airport12.3 miles
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London Gatwick Airport23.4 miles
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Cuisine: Italian
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea
Facilities of The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione
Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular facilities
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
- Airport drop off Additional charge
- Airport pick up Additional charge
Reception services
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Books, DVDs, music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Wellness facilities
- Fitness
- Hammam
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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£30 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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£60 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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FAQs about The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione
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The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione is 2 miles from the centre of London.
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Guests staying at The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
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The prices at The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Hammam
- Fitness
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione by:
- Taxi 50min
- Metro 1h
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The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione has 1 restaurant:
- The Franklin Restaurant
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Room options at The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione include:
- Double
- Suite
- Single
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Check-in at The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
