An extended stay hotel in Brooklyn should give you a kitchen, room to spread out, laundry and a neighborhood you can actually live in, with a front desk behind you. Franklin Guesthouse in Greenpoint has all four: 30 apartment-style loft suites with kitchens and dishwashers, self-serve laundry, a fitness center and sauna, a 24-hour front desk and MADRE downstairs for the nights you do not cook.
Key facts:
- 30 loft suites at 214 Franklin Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
- Kitchens with a dishwasher, microwave, pots, pans, dishes and silverware
- Deluxe Loft Suites sleep up to four, with a king bed, a sofa bed and a partition between bedroom and living area
- Self-serve laundry, fitness center, sauna and steam shower, 24/7 business center
- Two minutes to the Greenpoint Avenue G train and the NYC Ferry
What makes a hotel good for a long stay?
Four things matter after the first few nights: a kitchen, storage and space, laundry, and a neighborhood with groceries and daily errands nearby. A standard hotel room fails on most of them. You end up eating every meal out and living out of a suitcase.
At the Franklin, every suite type has a kitchen stocked with what you need to cook, and the dishwasher means you are not hand-washing plates in a bathroom sink. The Deluxe Loft Suite adds a three-quarter wall that separates the bedroom from the living area, so one person can work while another sleeps.
Which suite works best for an extended stay?
| Suite | Beds | Sleeps | Long-stay strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Deluxe | 1 queen | 2 | Efficient for one or two people on a work trip |
| Deluxe Loft Suite | 1 king, 1 sofa bed | 4 | Separate living area, two TVs, room for a family |
| Deluxe Loft Suite with Patio | 1 queen, 1 sofa bed | 4 | Private outdoor space for morning coffee |
All three have 13-foot original timber and tin ceilings, hardwood floors and individual climate control. Compare them on the accommodations page.
What is daily life like in Greenpoint?
It is a neighborhood people live in, which is the point. Franklin Street and Manhattan Avenue have grocers, bakeries, cafés and wine shops within a few blocks of the hotel, and McCarren Park is a short walk south for a run or a game of tennis. Our front desk keeps a list of local favorites, from MOKAFÉ for coffee to Stella's Juice Box for wine delivery (21+).
When you want a night off from cooking, MADRE is downstairs, with dinner Wednesday through Saturday and brunch on weekends. See the dining page for hours.
How do you commute from Greenpoint?
The NYC Ferry from 10 India Street runs down the East River to East 34th Street, DUMBO and Wall Street. The G train at Greenpoint Avenue connects to lines for Midtown and Lower Manhattan, and Long Island City is one bridge away. Read the full guide to getting from Greenpoint to Manhattan.
Frequently asked questions
Does Franklin Guesthouse have kitchens in every room? Yes. Every suite type, including the Studio Deluxe, has a kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, pots, pans, dishes and silverware.
Is there laundry at the hotel? Yes. There is a self-serve laundry facility on site for guests.
Is there parking for a long stay? The hotel does not offer parking. Free street parking is available in the neighborhood, subject to alternate side parking rules on weekdays.
What do I need at check-in? A valid photo ID, or a passport for international guests, and a chip credit card in the name of the guest checking in. The hotel does not accept cash, and the minimum age is 18.
Plan a longer stay in Brooklyn
Franklin Guesthouse gives an extended stay the things a hotel room usually lacks: a kitchen, space and a real neighborhood, with a 24-hour front desk. Call the front desk at 718.383.3900 or check availability to book direct.
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