Franklin Hotel & Motor Inn

I see everybody’s bad reviews of the hotel… my husband and I had a free coupon for a free nights stay. We liked the historic hotel. Most people would think its run down, but I guess the claw foot tub bathtub and historic wall hangings were really unique in the room we stayed in. The TV was the only updated thing but that’s okay. The room itself was clean, and although it is true it needs updates, it was a free nights stay, and we had a fun time!

Well we decided to stay in the historical hotel so we could walk around and see Deadwood without driving. Everything was old including the TV. The was no hot water to shower, the door where difficult to work/​open. The TV was from the 80’s. that being said the Hotel was ok but not for 99 $ a night with military discount. I will pick a different Hotel for my next stay.

Not as historic as I’d anticipated, nor as Jeanne (from the exquisite and inimitable 77 Longbranch Saloon and Inn in Chadron, NE) had recalled. It «featured» too many slots, paired with not enough other services; our room has severely-​abrogated power-​outlet access; and, in general, there was not a whole lot to recommend this establishment. Still, the Franklin’s lodgings seemed invariably ten-​to-​twenty dollars cheaper than the traveler’s other alternatives on «the strip» (which effectively *is* downtown Deadwood).
I was hoping for a certain sort of «rustic» (a historic fancy-​for-​a-​frontier-​town hotel), and would have even settled for a certain sort of «rust» (charming dilapidation, for instance), but ultimately the hotel-​component of this «hotel & motor-​inn» lacked much character at all.
In other circumstances, my stay might have prompted a solid three stars (for basic services basically renders), but the promise underlying the reality is enough to shave off one aster.

My boyfriend and I decided we wanted to stay in downtown deadwood for a night and the franklin was a good option. Until we had to $ 120 a night and when we got to our room and it was a dumpy decorated room. We decided to rest for a bit after a long drive and realized that there was a wasp flying around the room and then after closer observation there were multiple dead and alive wasps all over the wind-​seal and floor. Not wanting to spend the night any more at this hotel we promptly got our money back and went some where else. OOh and don’t forget about the duck-​taped up ac. And the parking lot did not reflect the size of the hotel.

This a historical hotel. We stayed in Lawrence Welk’s room. Very weird place, but interesting. The door only had a latch and I though it was not secure. It is very loud since people sit on the porch and the talk is amplified. Sure the walls are not soundproof. I did not sleep much, but I felt this place may have been haunted. The experience is what I was there for not for the ambience. The town itself is creepy, the cemetary above the town is eerie. It is a must see, don’t expect the ritz~

This place USED to be wonderful. Let me explain what it USED to be like.
When you walked in, there was a beautiful, antique bellboy’s station of dark wood. To your right was a gorgeous gigantic fireplace, parquet floors, and to your left was an antique elevator, complete with an elderly gentleman dressed in a bell hop’s uniform, who’d gladly tell you of the hotel’s history. The place was gorgeous and full of antiques. It had a charming «Tea Room» which was a restaurant and it had a piano player and glass french doors. Best of all, it had an alternative music venue in the basement called Durty Nelly’s. And it had a ROCKING bar on the first floor called Callahan’s named after a legendary old man who was a priest who liked his pints.
Skip to the present.
New ownership tore almost every antique out of this beautiful building, closed the «Tea Room,» turned the adorable bar into a room full of ugly and LOUD slot machines then got rid of the alternative music venue.
Worst of all, they took down the old light fixtures replacing them with Elvis-​like gaudy chandeliers that don’t even go with the period of the building.
If that’s not enough insult to injury, they covered the floors with shag carpeting, circa 1991.
Gag. Do NOT stay here. The little motel next door is a dump, and the locks on the doors of the rooms could be easily kicked in.
It’s a shame. I hope the ghosts of the hotel haunt the new owners. The state’s historical society should have heavily fined them for the damage they did to the building’s history. The only saving grace is that they didn’t tear out the beautiful banister and the fainting room is still upstairs with antiques in it.
If you don’t give a crap about history, like ugly-​loud slot machines and have poor taste, this is your place. If not, save your money and stay somewhere else.

This is a historic hotel in a small mid-​western gamblin’ town. Not the most amenities… However it is a central location. We staying in the Pearl-​something room. Most rooms have names. It was nicely decorated with antiques and knick-​knacks. You can tell it is in need of an upgrade, paint was peeling on the walls. There was a connecting door to the room next door, it was awful that we could here the couple next door talking as they came in pretty later after midnight.
TV with cable, clawfoot bathtub, nice corner room with ac and heater… no hairdryer, I think if you request it they have them. Complimentary soap, shampoo and all the fixin’s. Comfortable bed and decent size room with a vanity and mirror.
They have a private back lot for parking, and a bar and casino downstairs.
Not sure about the quality any of the other options available in town, but I wouldn’t mind staying here again. Just be sure to tire yourself out if you’re a light sleeper like myself. The street noise of motorcycles and drunks may keep you up.