About

The Franklin first opened in 1925 as the Benjamin Franklin Hotel. Designed by Horace Trumbauer, architect of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the hotel was one of the largest and most lavish in Philadelphia. This historic structure, built on the site of The Continental Hotel, the setting of Abraham Lincoln's 1861 pre-inaugural speech, has hosted celebrities, royalty and world travelers for over half a century. For Philadelphians, it is a cherished landmark and favored place to celebrate life's joyous occasions.

Ideally located in the Washington Square West area, convenient to the new,
expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center, Jefferson and Pennsylvania Hospitals,
and within walking distance to shopping, dining, public transportation and
entertainment, The Franklin takes city living to the next level.

Apartment Residences

  • 24 hour resident services desk
  • Doorman and dedicated concierge services
  • Newly Designed Fitness center with state of the art equipment and cardio machines
  • Resident library with complimentary wifi
  • Same day valet dry cleaning and laundering services
  • Convenient valet garage parking on site from $240/month
  • Washers and dryers in suite

Corporate Residences Enjoy the services and amenities of a fine hotel with newly furnished and accessorized one and two bedroom accommodations.

  • Offered for stays of 30 days or more
  • Complimentary high speed internet in suite + wifi
  • Complimentary local telephone service
  • Complimentary premium cable with hbo
  • Complimentary weekly housekeeping service
  • New custom designed furnishings and luxe Egyptian linens
  • Sony flat screen 32" televisions in living room and bedroom