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The Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard

2.0 star property
Hotel in Edgartown with free parking

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Franklin Hotel on Martha's Vineyard blends modern comfort with effortless charm. Travelers store their luggage with ease and unwind in outdoor seating areas. In-room WiFi ensures everyone stays connected throughout their island retreat.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
222 Upper Main St, Edgartown, MA, 02539

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Edgartown Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Edgartown Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • South Beach - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Katama Beach - 20 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backyard Taco - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rosewater Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Seafood Shanty - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Atlantic Fish And Chop House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf Pub & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard

Hotel near Inkwell Beach
The Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at The Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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Property entrance

Edgar Hotel Martha's Vineyard, an Ascend Collection Hotel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 584 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are required to download the property's Open Key mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Franklin Martha's Vineyard

Frequently asked questions

Is The Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard located?

Situated in Edgartown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edgartown Public Library and Old Whaling Church. Vincent House Museum and Lighthouse Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 157 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed or stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully remodeled. Quiet. It has a common area with kitchen and living room space. Several entrances. Plenty of parking. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people Here were fantastic and experience amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwesi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is situated on a pristine stretch of the main road near Edgartown. After getting dropped off in the driveway, we were promptly greeted by a receptionist that helped introduce us to the various systems of the hotel. We were shown a very clean, modern-looking room with beautiful natural light coming in and had an easy time accessing the amenities/necessary apps that the property offers. The hotel's location on the main road in Edgartown makes it easy to head into town to eat or attend events.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great dog hotel. nice facility. close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a nice boutique hotel but it is in the middle of no where the restaurant across the street is less than desirable. The walk to town is too long on a main street
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in the scenic Edgartown. Very attentive staff. On-site parking was great and conveniently located in walkable distance to the ceter of town and the local Stop n Shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Easy access to buses.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved every minute of our stay at this property. We would highly recommend it and will be back. If you can, get the single cottage option in the back of the property but any room would be great here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stefan is amazing Love this hotel Clean Quiet Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, well appointed and very nicely decorated. It is self serve type hotel without a front desk. We had difficulty using our no key, phone entry. Had to call and someone was quickly able to help us get in. Other guest said they also had difficulty with it. Coffee and cold water are provided in the common area with a common fridge to use. We also had a bag with towels and chairs were available to reserve. It was a pleasant 10 min walk to downtown area. Easy parking. If you are sensitive to noise that could be an issue. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property and walking distance to downtown edgartown. Only issue was shower head was not very powerful at all. But that was no big deal for me
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only perk was the fact that it was conveniently located. Other than that, everything was terrible. SO LOUD. It was basically a frat house. The kitchen was dirty. You could hear people's conversation in the next room, etc. It was just so awful to try to sleep there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Went in off season but the area seemed nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unable to rate the staff and service as I never interacted with anyone on the property. The stay was great, rooms were wonderful and comfortable, and the property was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are great. Located right across from a grocery store and restaurant. Loved that pets were welcome. Definitely will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay in Martha's Vineyard at the Franklin Hotel! We were fortunate enough to be able to book the back cottage, which was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The room was a free standing building behind the main building that was tastefully decorated both inside and out. The whole complex had lovely landscaping and appeared to be well maintained, although we did have a small issue securing the back door lock after stepping out onto the tiny back porch area of the cottage. The main building had 2 floors of rooms centered around a commons area with a shared kitchenette. The only issue I would foresee in the commons area would be a shared refrigerator that would likely be insufficient if the hotel was at capacity and all guests wanted to make use of it. The facility was nicely located, less than a 15 minute walk into town, and there was a bike rental shop right next door if you wanted to further explore the island. There was also Bad Martha's, a brewery that also served some tasty pizza, and a fantastic breakfast and lunch spot called Lucky Hanks right next door. Only minor issue we had was on check-in, the Franklin does not have a front desk. I was sent a message to download and app that would be used to access my room, but apparently I was not sent a follow up. Simply walked across the street the desk at the Edgar where the staff quickly resolved it. Overall had a great stay in MV and the Franklin was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hotel, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very homey feel. Right across is an excellent restaurant - Towne.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean , comfortable ,safe. No one on property other than cleaning lady. Any issues were handled via text and quickly responding.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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