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Franklin Square Inn

2.0 of 5
820 Shelden Ave., Houghton, MI 49931
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Franklin Square Inn
Ranked #4 of 7 hotels in Houghton
3.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Overall the room was nice, the bed comfortable. The staff was very accommodating and apologetic. However, the rooms were not quiet. There was some sort of hockey tournament going on in town. The kids set up some practice equipment in the hallway and were very loud all day from 2 in the afternoon until 10 at night. We asked them... More

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Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed at the Inn, hoping to enjoy the area. The bed were very comfy, as with the pillows, and probably had been remodeled not to long ago - - a few years....for the money, tho, it was overpriced. We had a small dog, and had signed a 'lengthy' ''contract'' for the $20 charge fee, and ''hoped'' nothing happened!! ALOT... More

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Berkley, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
1
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We stayed at the Inn and attended a wedding reception there. The rooms were clean, beds were cozy, updated and freshly painted. We had a wonderful view of the water. The reception room was beautiful the staff was very friendly and food was wonderful. To top it off we got a coupon for a free drink in the bar and... More

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Eagle River, Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I have to say that my husband after traveling from Eagle River up to Copper Harbor and then to Houghton were very pleased with this hotel from the moment we walked in the door. They gave us a 10% discount for being on our bikes. We had a beautiful room that over looked the water. We went to the lounge... More

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Houghton, Michigan
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I'm a wheelchair bound "local yokel" who stayed with my nephew from Brooklyn, New York, over-nite. The caliber of this facility is outstanding!! From Brian, Jan and Liz (in training-- give her time) at the front desk, Cormac in the Lounge, Kendra waitress at breakfast, handicapped accessible room, comfortable mattress-- you can't go wrong!! . More

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Northfield, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

After being unable to stay at another place in Houghton, we were lucky enough to get a room here after literally walking in off the street. The check-in clerk was busy, but pleasant and helpful, and - as a nice gesture - gave us the lower "streetside" rate for a "lakeside" room that had a truly spectacular view of the... More

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tomtom60, Owner at Franklin Square Inn, responded to this review
7 July 2011

Thank you for your kind review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Please contact the hotel if we can be of any further service. Hope you stay with us again in the future. Jan Lubinski, Owner More

Gladstone, Michigan
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2011
4
people found this review helpful

I stayed at this hotel for years and finally stopped due the ongoing frustrations. It has a nice location and view of the waterfront canal. The furniture in the rooms and dining room are in need of repair, refinishing and/or replacement. The mattresses are old and uncomfortable, as are the couches and chairs. The suites with a balcony are very... More

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tomtom60, Owner at Franklin Square Inn, responded to this review
7 July 2011

I would like to offer my deepest apologies for your disappointing stay at our hotel. To better serve our customers, we are in the process of updating our guest rooms with the latest hospitality trends. Unfortunately, this is not an overnight process. If you choose to stay with us in the future, I hope you will be pleased with the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2011
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Visited in July 2010 while visiting friends and family in the Keweenaw. Rooms are outdated, pool is outdated (in the basement with no windows and poor ventilation), and the service was mediocre. Were it not for the view of the canal and the short walking distance to local restaurants I would have stayed elsewhere. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2010

This is the second time I have stayed at this hotel on business. The staff is very friendly and made me feel at home each night. The resturant has great food (both breakfast and dinner). The pool area is a bit older, but still in good condition. More

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Livermore, Colorado
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2010
2
people found this review helpful

We chose this hotel because it was the location of a wedding my husband was a participant in and we wanted to be close. Check in was miserable. We arrived at 9pm and there was not an attendant at the desk. The front desk phone was ringing off the hook. After finally getting checked in our room was out dated... More

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Address: 820 Shelden Ave., Houghton, MI 49931
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