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Reviews of voco The Franklin New York by IHG This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

164 East 87 Street, Upper East Side, New York, NY 10128, United States

#105 of 431 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 407 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    9.0
    Great accommodation for location, style and convenience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Hearing Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have liked more teabags!!

    The location was superb, characterful and had everything we needed. Great to have a later checkout.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    7.0
    Pricy for the size of space; paying for location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cozy Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was really, really small. We had the cozy but it was really tight for two people. Bed was up against the wall so not easy to get out of bed with two people. Had to shimmy to the end of the bed to get out and there was no way to move the bed. Bathroom also extremely tiny. Tough space for my 6’4” husband. Sink needs its own light. Hard to put on makeup. Very limited amenities for the price of the room. No iron, no mini fridge bc there’s no room.

    The location and staff were AMAZING! Pretty decor.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    8.0
    Great value for a stay in Upper East Side
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are tight.

    Quaint old hotel, in a very quiet area of Upper East Side, close to Central Park, and a quite a few restaurants on 3rd Avenue. Very clean and very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable boutique hotel in a great location in Manhattan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cozy Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only thing they need is a plug for the telephone charger by the bed

    - The room was small but with everything one needs esp. for a short visit and bedding very comfortable - everything worked wonderfully and clean - Staff is super friendly and helpful - Location was ideal

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was exceeding small and did not even posses 1 chair

    Location was great, everything worked and was sparkling clean

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable stay in classic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not very well insulated, so can be cold in the room if you don’t like hot air blowing from the aircon. Then again, it is so nice to sleep in a cosy bed in the cold

    Fantastic location, excellent linen and wonderful staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mobility Accessible Tub/ Nonsmoking
    • Stayed 5 nights

    All the staff were friendly and super helpful. It is a small hotel but with their smiles made our stay very good one.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable stay and the staff was very friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room - Communication Accessible
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Try basic for the price.

    Location was good.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    8.0
    A good value, with pleasant people and a comfortable bed. It's more quaint than luxurious, but nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cozy Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was very small, as was the bathroom; I'm a big guy and it was hard to maneuver there.

    The staff were all great. The room was cleaned and refurbished every day. Nespresso in the room was nice to have.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Mobility Accessible Tub/ Nonsmoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was cold inside. Especially in a bathroom AC is not good enough

    Location and a place. Staff is very friendly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    8.0
    Warm, friendly hotel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great staff and hotel is in a fabulous location. Rooms are small but what you expect for NYC. Bit expensive but guess it’s December.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Cozy Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    700€ per night for a still too small room ( even after upgrade) no breakfast included, even not available, is far too expensive even in Manhattan

    Location, proximity to subway. Very cosy hotel. Very clean rooms and confortável beds. Staff is amazing! We booked a room with city view but at arrival we were looking at a wall. Wrong information from booking.com. Fortunately the hotel gave us upgrade to room with view.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cozy Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The size of the room. Nowhere to put my suitcase without compromising entry & exit of the room.

    The staff were all smiles. The location perfect. The cleanliness exceptional!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    9.0
    Nice place, perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Premium Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can’t think of anything.

    Location great, very nice place, clean, friendly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    8.0
    Always good stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In NYC once month. Prefer the Franklin due to location & quiet area.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2024

    9.0
    Great location! Room was perfect for one traveler.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Premium King Room - Communication Accessible
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My bathroom tub facet dripped the whole time I was there. It didn’t bother me except for the wastefulness.

    Clean, great location, generally helpful staff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely and restful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Roll In Shower - Mobility Accessible/ Non- Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Helpful happy staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    9.0
    small but cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cozy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    rooms in the first floor

    location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cozy Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    why don’t they have even a small bed side table. have to but glasses and glass of water on floor. silly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    9.0
    Great find for city explorers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cozy Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Located in New York's Upper East Side, voco The Franklin New York, an IHG Hotel, is a great find for city explorers. It's near a bus stop and subway, making travel easy. The area is quiet, with plenty of good places to eat and a cinema nearby. Though the rooms are small, they are well-designed, comfortable, and include windows. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful, and there's affordable laundry service available. It's also a short walk from Central Park. For its location and cost, this hotel is a smart choice for travelers.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for a great location with excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved the location as it’s an easy walk to Central Park, eateries, and the subway while being fairly quiet and safe. Our room was compact but clean and perfect for us. Big shout out to the staff here, especially Jasmine! So helpful, so friendly, and just all round excellent service - they also make good coffee! The lobby area is perfect for sitting in and having coffee, working remotely, and they have a good range of snacks.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    9.0
    Will absolutely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No mini refrigerator

    Convenient to museums, restaurants, shopping!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    8.0
    Good stay but for me personally, room and bathroom were just too tiny for any level of comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The size of the room was tiny and the bathroom was even tinier

    Location , clean , very nice staff

    Stayed in August 2024

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