Franklin Manor
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Summary of reviewsFranklin Manor is consistently lauded for its exceptional blend of historic charm, comfortable accommodations and welcoming service. Nestled in the tranquil and picturesque town of Strahan, the manor's prime location offers convenient access to local attractions, restaurants and the waterfront, making it an ideal base for both sightseeing and dining. The beautifully maintained 19th-century mansion, set amidst lush grounds, provides guests with an immersive experience steeped in heritage and natural beauty.
The breakfast at Franklin Manor receives high praise for its variety, freshness and delightful presentation. Guests appreciate the continental options, which include cereals, toast, pastries, fresh fruit and special yogurts with many describing it as a delicious start to their day. The friendly and personable staff enhance the breakfast experience and the inclusion of complimentary breakfast often exceeds expectations, adding value to the stay.
Rooms at Franklin Manor are noted for their spaciousness, cleanliness and heritage charm. While a few guests found certain rooms small or in need of minor upkeep, the majority highlight the tasteful furnishings, comfortable beds and cozy atmosphere featuring warm fireplaces. The picturesque views over the gardens and charming bay windows further contribute to the manor's appeal as a welcoming retreat.
Cleanliness is another strong point with many guests praising the well-maintained rooms and common areas. Although some minor issues such as dust and occasional maintenance needs were noted, the overall impression is one of a clean and inviting property. The staff receive commendations for their helpfulness, friendliness and the warm hospitality that enhances the guest experience.
The beds at Franklin Manor are frequently described as exceptionally comfortable with many reviewers likening the experience to sleeping on a cloud. Despite a few instances of mattresses being too soft for some guests' preferences, the general consensus is that the beds contribute significantly to the overall coziness of the stay.
Franklin Manor stands out as a beautiful historical mansion that offers an authentic and comfortable experience. The well-preserved architecture and period decor add to its charm and the attentive new owners have maintained the property's historical essence while ensuring it remains a delightful place to stay. The combination of the manor's heritage ambiance and the friendly service creates a highly enjoyable experience for guests, making Franklin Manor a standout choice for travelers seeking comfort, hospitality and a touch of history.
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The breakfast at Franklin Manor receives high praise for its variety, freshness and delightful presentation. Guests appreciate the continental options, which include cereals, toast, pastries, fresh fruit and special yogurts with many describing it as a delicious start to their day. The friendly and personable staff enhance the breakfast experience and the inclusion of complimentary breakfast often exceeds expectations, adding value to the stay.
Rooms at Franklin Manor are noted for their spaciousness, cleanliness and heritage charm. While a few guests found certain rooms small or in need of minor upkeep, the majority highlight the tasteful furnishings, comfortable beds and cozy atmosphere featuring warm fireplaces. The picturesque views over the gardens and charming bay windows further contribute to the manor's appeal as a welcoming retreat.
Cleanliness is another strong point with many guests praising the well-maintained rooms and common areas. Although some minor issues such as dust and occasional maintenance needs were noted, the overall impression is one of a clean and inviting property. The staff receive commendations for their helpfulness, friendliness and the warm hospitality that enhances the guest experience.
The beds at Franklin Manor are frequently described as exceptionally comfortable with many reviewers likening the experience to sleeping on a cloud. Despite a few instances of mattresses being too soft for some guests' preferences, the general consensus is that the beds contribute significantly to the overall coziness of the stay.
Franklin Manor stands out as a beautiful historical mansion that offers an authentic and comfortable experience. The well-preserved architecture and period decor add to its charm and the attentive new owners have maintained the property's historical essence while ensuring it remains a delightful place to stay. The combination of the manor's heritage ambiance and the friendly service creates a highly enjoyable experience for guests, making Franklin Manor a standout choice for travelers seeking comfort, hospitality and a touch of history.
Boutique-style Hotel
Located in Strahan, Franklin Manor offers a historic and elegant stay in a beautifully restored Victorian mansion. The hotel features charming rooms, a cozy atmosphere, and a picturesque setting. Its unique character and central location make it a delightful boutique choice for exploring the west coast.
Small Hotel
This hotel provides a wonderful experience with its well-maintained facilities and comfortable rooms. Its location in Strahan makes it a convenient base for exploring the West Coast.
4-Star Hotel
This 4-star hotel features a shared lounge and a lending library. It offers comfortable rooms in a conservation area. Guests appreciate the breakfast option and friendly staff.
Historic Hotel
Hotel for Honeymoon
Romantic Hotel
Hotel for Adults Only
Guest Reviews
Nestled in a tranquil and picturesque setting, Franklin Manor boasts a fabulous location that consistently impresses its guests. This beautiful old manor, rich in historic charm, positions itself ideally for exploring the town of Strahan. Visitors appreciate the easy walking distance to central Strahan, the waterfront and various local attractions, including the wilderness railway station and Hogarth Falls.
The hotel's proximity to a plethora of restaurants and the river cruise further enhances its appeal, making it a convenient base for both dining and sightseeing. The beautiful grounds, traditional architecture and detailed attention to maintaining its 19th-century manor house character contribute to a serene and pleasant stay. Guests consistently commend the location's proximity to must-see spots, coupled with the old-world charm and grandeur of the mansion itself.
With a quaint, historic ambiance and attentive staff, Franklin Manor offers a blend of comfort and authenticity, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the unique heritage and natural beauty of the area.
Nestled in a great location, Franklin Manor offers a breakfast experience that has garnered much praise from its guests. The breakfast options, predominantly continental, are highlighted for their variety and freshness, featuring cereals, toast, pastries, fresh fruit and special yogurts. Many guests found the breakfast delicious, well-presented and exceedingly satisfying, often mentioning it as a delightful start to their day.
The breakfast ambiance and service at Franklin Manor also receive positive feedback with friendly and personable staff enhancing the overall dining experience. Several reviews commend the breakfast for its excellent quality and generous servings with some describing it as the best they've had so far. The inclusion of complimentary breakfast in the booking is frequently noted and appreciated, often exceeding guests' expectations.
Though there are occasional mentions of the breakfast being simple or not overly generous, the general consensus leans towards a positive impression. Specific compliments are given to the delightful pastries, healthy and refreshing continental options and the overall deliciousness of the meals provided.
While a few guests expressed a desire for a more varied selection or better catering to dietary needs, the majority found the breakfast at Franklin Manor to be a major highlight — fresh, tasty and a wonderful addition to their stay. The breakfast's value for money, along with the comfortable beds and friendly service, contribute to a memorable and pleasant hotel experience.
Franklin Manor offers a mix of room options that cater to different preferences. While some guests found certain rooms to be small and occasionally noisy, many others highlighted the spaciousness and comfort of their accommodations. The manor's rooms are well-presented, clean and exude a heritage charm with some beautifully restored spaces boasting lovely views over gardens and charming bay windows. The furniture throughout is tasteful and the rooms come well-equipped and inviting, maintaining a cosy atmosphere with comfortable beds and warm fireplaces. Several reviews note the excellent room standards and cleanliness, though a few point out that some rooms could benefit from more thorough dusting. Despite minor setbacks, the overall impression is one of a welcoming, picturesque retreat with plentiful comfort and character.
Franklin Manor boasts a reputation for providing guests with an exceptionally comfortable sleeping experience. The majority of reviewers highlight the beds as a strong point, often describing them as super comfortable, like sleeping on a cloud or comparable to a great big hug. Many guests appreciated the generous size of the rooms complemented by large, soft beds.
However, it is worth noting that a few guests found the mattresses to be too soft, which led to discomfort for some with descriptions pointing to sagging or lopsided beds. Despite these occasional criticisms, the overarching sentiment remains positive with lovely and comfortable beds contributing to the overall coziness of the stay. The property is further praised for its great location, superb service team, warm atmosphere and delightful breakfast, making it an appealing choice for travelers seeking comfort and hospitality.
Franklin Manor offers a charming and comfortable stay in a beautifully preserved historic property, noted for its clean accommodations. Guests frequently praised the cleanliness of their rooms, describing them as very clean and comfortable. The hotel's character and period architecture add a special touch that many found appealing. Beds are generally comfy and the rooms are tidy and warm.
However, there are occasional inconsistencies in cleanliness. Some guests mentioned rooms being a bit dusty with cobwebs and minor maintenance issues. The need for a room refresh and updates to furniture were also pointed out, particularly around areas like the shower and bathroom.
Despite these minor hiccups, the majority found the cleanliness satisfactory and the overall ambiance delightful. The lovely and friendly staff receive commendations for their helpfulness, ensuring that nothing is too much trouble. Additionally, amenities like the breakfast and a cozy room with a fire for socializing added to the positive experience at Franklin Manor.
Visitors to Franklin Manor have consistently praised the staff for their outstanding hospitality and friendliness. Guests found the owners to be especially hospitable and welcoming, while the manager often received mentions for being lovely, friendly and understanding. Lincoln, in particular, stood out as an exceptional host, polite, professional and consistently going above and beyond to ensure comfort.
The staff at Franklin Manor are described as accommodating, attentive and extremely helpful. Despite occasional comments about being slightly overstretched or needing better training, overall judgments remained highly favorable with many guests noting the team's willingness to assist and accommodate dietary requests.
The character of the historic building, combined with the attentive and friendly service, created an inviting atmosphere for guests. Many appreciated the combination of a beautiful, character-filled house and a fabulous location. The perfect alignment of the staff's effort and the manor's charm resulted in highly enjoyable stays for many.
Franklin Manor stands as a testament to historical elegance in Strahan. Guests repeatedly praise the property for its beautiful historical mansion, reflecting a rich heritage and fascinating history. The house exudes old-world charm with many visitors appreciating its well-maintained, beautifully restored architecture and period decor. Despite some comments suggesting that the building shows signs of age, many find this adds to its character, contributing to an authentic, comfortable experience reminiscent of staying in a grand old house.
Recently acquired by new owners, the manor has retained its historical essence while being well-cared for and creatively utilized. With its stunning example of period architecture and special historic significance, Franklin Manor continues to be a lovely place to stay. Guests are consistently impressed by the manor's beautiful ambiance, making it a standout heritage property with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Location
The hotel's proximity to a plethora of restaurants and the river cruise further enhances its appeal, making it a convenient base for both dining and sightseeing. The beautiful grounds, traditional architecture and detailed attention to maintaining its 19th-century manor house character contribute to a serene and pleasant stay. Guests consistently commend the location's proximity to must-see spots, coupled with the old-world charm and grandeur of the mansion itself.
With a quaint, historic ambiance and attentive staff, Franklin Manor offers a blend of comfort and authenticity, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the unique heritage and natural beauty of the area.
Breakfast
The breakfast ambiance and service at Franklin Manor also receive positive feedback with friendly and personable staff enhancing the overall dining experience. Several reviews commend the breakfast for its excellent quality and generous servings with some describing it as the best they've had so far. The inclusion of complimentary breakfast in the booking is frequently noted and appreciated, often exceeding guests' expectations.
Though there are occasional mentions of the breakfast being simple or not overly generous, the general consensus leans towards a positive impression. Specific compliments are given to the delightful pastries, healthy and refreshing continental options and the overall deliciousness of the meals provided.
While a few guests expressed a desire for a more varied selection or better catering to dietary needs, the majority found the breakfast at Franklin Manor to be a major highlight — fresh, tasty and a wonderful addition to their stay. The breakfast's value for money, along with the comfortable beds and friendly service, contribute to a memorable and pleasant hotel experience.
Rooms
Beds
However, it is worth noting that a few guests found the mattresses to be too soft, which led to discomfort for some with descriptions pointing to sagging or lopsided beds. Despite these occasional criticisms, the overarching sentiment remains positive with lovely and comfortable beds contributing to the overall coziness of the stay. The property is further praised for its great location, superb service team, warm atmosphere and delightful breakfast, making it an appealing choice for travelers seeking comfort and hospitality.
Cleanliness
However, there are occasional inconsistencies in cleanliness. Some guests mentioned rooms being a bit dusty with cobwebs and minor maintenance issues. The need for a room refresh and updates to furniture were also pointed out, particularly around areas like the shower and bathroom.
Despite these minor hiccups, the majority found the cleanliness satisfactory and the overall ambiance delightful. The lovely and friendly staff receive commendations for their helpfulness, ensuring that nothing is too much trouble. Additionally, amenities like the breakfast and a cozy room with a fire for socializing added to the positive experience at Franklin Manor.
Staff
The staff at Franklin Manor are described as accommodating, attentive and extremely helpful. Despite occasional comments about being slightly overstretched or needing better training, overall judgments remained highly favorable with many guests noting the team's willingness to assist and accommodate dietary requests.
The character of the historic building, combined with the attentive and friendly service, created an inviting atmosphere for guests. Many appreciated the combination of a beautiful, character-filled house and a fabulous location. The perfect alignment of the staff's effort and the manor's charm resulted in highly enjoyable stays for many.
Historic
Recently acquired by new owners, the manor has retained its historical essence while being well-cared for and creatively utilized. With its stunning example of period architecture and special historic significance, Franklin Manor continues to be a lovely place to stay. Guests are consistently impressed by the manor's beautiful ambiance, making it a standout heritage property with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
No, Franklin Manor doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Franklin Manor.
No, Franklin Manor doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Franklin Manor.
No, Franklin Manor doesn't have a gym.
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