The Hotel voco The Franklin New York is on East 87th Street, in the Upper East Side, about a 10-minute walk from the Metropolitan Museum. It offers free espresso and cappuccino at any hour. It is a good choice if your trip revolves around museums and Central Park.
Location and getting around
The address is 164 East 87th Street, in the Upper East Side. The Met, on Fifth Avenue, is about a 10-minute walk away, and the area also takes in what is known as Museum Mile. Columbus Circle, at the south-west corner of Central Park, is about 2.6 km away; MoMA about 2.8 km; and Times Square about 3.6 km. For those journeys the subway or a taxi is best.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a flat-screen TV, reinforced mattresses, high-end bed linen and robes. There is free wifi throughout the hotel.
The coffee service runs 24 hours, with complimentary espresso and cappuccino. There are quite a few restaurants nearby, according to the hotel.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want to visit the Met, the Guggenheim and other Fifth Avenue museums on foot.
- Ideal if you prefer to sleep in a residential area away from Midtown.
- Nice if you are travelling as a couple and want Central Park close.
Good to know
Breakfast is not included. A gym and restaurant are not listed among the facilities. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. Photo ID and a credit card are required at check-in. There are more 4-star hotels in the guide.