The Franklin Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near George Street

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Interior entrance
Classic Double Room, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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195 Water St, St. John's, NL, A1C 1B4
  • Place, George Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of St. John's
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, City View

  • 1076 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

St. John's

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown St. John's pension, you'll find George Street and St. John's Convention Centre. Mile One Centre and The Rooms are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Rooms - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port of St. John's - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Duckworth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jumping Bean - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sprout Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Olivers Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪3 Sisters Vietnamese Subs - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Franklin Hotel

3-star guest house near George Street
Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star St. John's pension (fines may apply for smoking in non-smoking areas).

  • 2 guestrooms or units
The Franklin Hotel offers 2 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per night (maximum CAD 107.10 per stay), plus a deposit of CAD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night (maximum CAD 107.10 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: CAD 30 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash and mobile payments. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Franklin Hotel Hotel
The Franklin Hotel St. John's
The Franklin Hotel Hotel St. John's

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Franklin Hotel to the airport?

The Franklin Hotel is 5.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Franklin Hotel?

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Franklin Hotel on Oct 29, 2025 start from $123.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Franklin Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Franklin Hotel.

How close is The Franklin Hotel to the beach?

This pension is 12.8 mi (23-min drive) from Duck Pond Beach and 15.8 mi (20-min drive) from Chamberlains Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Franklin Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Franklin Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Franklin Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this pension.

What time is check-in at The Franklin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Franklin Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this pension.

Does The Franklin Hotel have a pool?

The Franklin Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Franklin Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this pension.

How close is The Franklin Hotel to downtown St. John's?

The Franklin Hotel is 0.4 mi away from St. John's.