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The Franklin Hotel

3.0 star property
Pension in St. John's, 4-minute walk to George Street

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Interior entrance
Classic Double Room, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, City View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reception
Exterior

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, St. John's Convention Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. John's

Located in Downtown St. John's, The Franklin Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of George Street and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like St. John's Convention Centre. The 2 rooms at this 3-star pension include Smart TVs and desk chairs.
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What's nearby

  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Rooms - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mary Brown's Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of St. John's - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Franklin Hotel

Pension in St. John's, 4-minute walk to George Street
Guests of The Franklin Hotel have access to free WiFi in public areas.
32-inch Smart TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Ironing boards and desk chairs are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available 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

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 30 per pet, per night (maximum CAD 107.10 per stay), plus a deposit of CAD 100 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

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

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

What's there to see around The Franklin Hotel?

This pension is situated in Downtown St. John's, just steps from Atlantic Place and Spirit of Newfoundland, and within a short walk of George Street. You'll also find Harbourside Park and The Rooms less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this pension?

No, there isn't parking available at the pension.

Does The Franklin Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Franklin Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Franklin Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this pension.

Is The Franklin Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this waterfront pension will appreciate amenities such as a smart TV in each accommodation with city views in some.

Are there hot tubs at The Franklin Hotel?

No, this pension doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Franklin Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Franklin Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Franklin Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Franklin Hotel for a fee of CAD 30 per pet, per night. A deposit of CAD 100 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at this pension?

No, this pension doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Franklin Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Franklin Hotel is St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT), which is 5.2 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Franklin Hotel?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Franklin Hotel.

The Franklin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Magnus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We didn’t . Under special needs , we asked about parking with a U-Haul . We were given options that didn’t exist . Spend 8 nights , Had to ask for extra towel twice received them Once . Asked to have garbage removed no one came . Ran out of toilet paper asked for more more one came . The coffee was 2 packs of instant. Never been refilled . This building is not Serviced daily . My opinion if you need to stay , Get out the next day . Worst experience I ever had . I’m in a hotel over 200 nights per year .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Calum

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool little hotel right on Water Street. Close to everything downtown St John’s. Feels boutique.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located, that's why we chosen it. Also the room(s) were clean. We stayed in 2, almost 3 rooms! They kept moving us around because of a scheduling mix up on their end. It's not fun to pack up your luggage and basically check out every day. I would never s
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was too loud because of the window ac unit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Needs to be completed in the rooms. Not sure i like no staff self serve hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Check-in experience wasn't great - had to message the property twice to get the door codes. The code provided was then incorrect so I had to call the number they provided. However, they did respond promptly to my messages and calls and I was able to get into my room relatively quickly. A minor inconvenience. Seems like some of the rooms were being renovated so there was a bit of noise from that but nothing major. The hotel is in a great location with easy access to shops, restaurants, and pubs. Overall it was clean and the room was really nice. No amenities but if you're just looking for a place to sleep it's perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was neat and clean, clearly people smoked in this room, it stank. Also there is a coffee machine with a few teas and one decaf. So it was just ok, but I would come back not recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025