The Franklin Hotel, LLC

“LOVE this place!!!! The owner and his family are so awesome!!! Food is great and the stay was soooo cool. BE SURE TO CHECK HIM OUT ON TIK TOK!!!! Things happen like lights, faucets and tvs turning off and on. Tiny footsteps running in the hall. Chairs moved. This from 2 stays and we weren't even trying.... But I'm honestly more relaxed than I have been in a long time. Once you stay you will always be a fan.... Positive energy..... *Hotel California quietly plays in the hallway. You don't want to leave.”

“They were amazing to us. They accommodated all our late check in requests and went advance and beyond to help. The dinner and coffee shop in morn was great. The rooms are old and has a old haunted feel.... That's the fun part. We loved exploring after hours when everyone was asleep. Slept well and enjoyed the atmosphere.”

“Stopped in for a drink. Owner was super nice and gave us some history of the hotel. Although we were not staying he let us look around and explore the rooms. Plan to go back for a meal. Star ratings should be based on reviews, not whether you paid an exorbitant amount for increased stars.”

“Husband and I stayed in room 7 for 2 nights, said to be the most haunted room. Let's just say it didn't disappoint! "Lilly", as she is called, spoke clearly to us in our room and also in the dining area. The staff were amazing and extremely accommodating! We ate lunch at the café and the burgers were very good! Also downtown at the Pub is some amazing pizza! The air conditioning in the room was great. Bed was comfortable. Giving 4 stars due to no cable just antenna TV, small shower stall in room, and no air conditioning in lounging areas of the hotel! This hotel is truly a walk through time, absolute must see if you are interested in the historic property and/or the paranormal!!!”

“Me and my wife stayed in room 7, the most haunted in the hotel Monday and Tuesday night. We ate lunch Monday in the restaurant there and it was really good! While we were sitting there my wife got a strong smell around her of what she described as rose scented perfume, I couldn't smell a thing. Later on that night we did a spirit box session in our room and believe we were talking to "lily" the lady who used to stay in that room many many years ago. We got direct answers to questions, all in the same female voice. After that we went down to the dining area to investigate (with permission of course) after they closed and had a very very good KII session with who we believe was lily again. Was answering our questions by making the lights flash on the KII, once for yes, twice for no. Very quick answers,it was amazing! Recorded our room Monday night while we slept, still have to go over the footage yet. All in all was a great place to visit, owner was nice, food was good and room was clean, the ghostly activity was just a bonus! Jim Beck Iowa Paranormal Investigation Society”