The Franklin, LondonThe Franklin in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 136 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $723 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Franklin is a five-star boutique hotel situated in the Knightsbridge district of London. Housed in a Victorian building from 1840, the property sits next to Egerton Gardens and is within walking distance of Hyde Park and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The interior features design by Anouska Hempel and includes 35 rooms and suites. Facilities include a spa with a sauna, a restaurant with Michelin-starred dining, and an art deco bar. It suits travellers looking for high-end service and proximity to major museums. While the hotel offers many premium services, the nightly rates start at a high price point of $723.What stands out

Located near Harrods and Hyde Park

On-site spa and sauna

Michelin-starred dining options

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

High nightly rates

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