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Motel 6 Franklin
2000 William C Good Boulevard
Franklin, Ohio

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dayton South Fr
851 Commerce Center Drive
Franklin, Ohio

SUPER 8 FRANKLIN/MIDDLETOWN AREA
3553 Commerce Drive
Franklin, Ohio

Econo Lodge Franklin
251 Conover Drive
Franklin, Ohio

Knights Inn Franklin Middletwn
8500 Claude Thomas Rd
Franklin, Ohio

Red Roof Inn & Suites Middletown - Franklin
3510 Commerce Drive
Franklin, Ohio

Days Inn Middletown
3458 Commerce Drive
Franklin, Ohio


Hotel Tips

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.

Always announce during booking if the trip is for a special event, anniversary or reunion. Group rates can be pre-negotiated and you may qualify for a lower cost and better upgrades for your stay. If you are the one setting up the event, always work directly with the front desk manager to make sure the best service is offered to your party.



Things To Do

Franklin hosts several events per year for your listening enjoyment but visit your piano shop to learn how to play and possibly purchase your grand, upright or digital piano. Don't forget the specialty work involved such as tuning and moving which are performed by skilled technicians.

Franklin is the place to plan your wedding. You'll be spending a lot of time downtown as there are so many wonderful shops to find invitations, photographers, bakers, caterers and jewelers. Planning your wedding will be a breeze with so much support from local merchants to make a perfect and memorable day.

Franklin is a great place to rent a bike and take it for a ride around downtown. There are many bike shops that sell bike and accessories as well as provide service and tuning on your ride. Don't forget your helmet and other protective gear such as reflective gear, headlight and horn.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Manuel Del Jesus RamosVasconcelos
Nice Beat

Jeremy Holmes
Supporting small business downtown is a very real way to support your local community. Downtown businesses are locals, like us.

Paul
I just love the small town vibe.

Dorothy Wilson
Unique shopping-love the atmosphere

Laura
Very charming.


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