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Our story

Luxurious lofts and suites combining modern design with the comforts of home, in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Welcome

Modern design with the comforts of home

Franklin Guesthouse offers luxurious lofts and suites combining modern design with the comforts of home. While every room comes equipped with flat screen televisions, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker, several of our suites also include a spacious sitting area, a fully operational kitchen, and even an outdoor space. Contemporary original artwork and antique relics add ambiance to the serene setting, while our on-premise restaurant and bar, business center, and gym with sauna and steam shower add convenience and luxury.

Conveniently located in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Franklin Guesthouse is just steps away from many popular eateries and boutiques. Within a two minute walk to the Greenpoint Avenue G train station as well as the East River Ferry, our guests benefit from easy access to the exciting bustle of Manhattan, while enjoying the relaxing lifestyle of one of Brooklyn’s most desirable neighborhoods.

The team

Conceived by the team behind The Box House Hotel and Henry Norman Hotel

Franklin Guesthouse has been conceived and developed by the owners, management, and art director of the renowned The Box House Hotel, est. 2012, and Henry Norman Hotel, est. 2015. The team stands by its core principles of quality, creativity, and service, which they refuse to compromise in the interest of creating an unforgettable experience for each and every one of their guests.

Our location · Local guide

Greenpoint, Brooklyn: a waterfront neighborhood just north of Williamsburg

Franklin Guesthouse is located in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn; a waterfront neighborhood, just north of Williamsburg with an influx of hip eateries, critically acclaimed restaurants, trendy bars and lounges, fashion forward shops, and tree-laden parks. Greenpoint is coined as the pressure valve for Williamsburg’s gentrified excesses, and the neighborhood is an epicenter for hipsters, artists, and musicians alike.

As a result, the neighborhood retains its authentic Brooklyn identity of artistry and craftsmanship, a strong sense of community, and a palpable vibe. Film and television productions are primarily based out of the neighborhood, including HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, which built its waterfront set on the Greenpoint banks of the East River.

Culture

History of Greenpoint

Greenpoint is the northernmost neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It is bordered on the southwest by Williamsburg at the Bushwick inlet, on the southeast by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and East Williamsburg, on the north by Newtown Creek and Long Island City, Queens at the Pulaski Bridge, and on the west by the East River.

Originally farmland (many of the farm owners’ family names, e.g., Meserole and Calyer, still name the streets), the residential core of Greenpoint was built on parcels divided during the 19th century, with rope factories and lumber yards lining the East River to the west, while the northeastern section along the Newtown Creek through East Williamsburg became an industrial maritime reach.

Parks include McCarren Park (formerly known as Greenpoint Park), the neighborhood’s largest green space, and the smaller McGolrick Park (formerly known as Winthrop Park), which contains both the landmarked Shelter Pavilion (1910) (NRHP) and an allegorical monument (1938) to the USS Monitor ironclad ship.

The Greenpoint Historic District (NRHP) is roughly bounded by Kent, Calyer, Noble, and Franklin Streets, Clifford Place, Lorimer Street and Manhattan Avenue.

Box House Hotel Group

Our Brooklyn family of properties

Franklin Guesthouse is part of the Box House Hotel Group, alongside The Box House Hotel and Henry Norman Hotel, all in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

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