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  • Just feel the luxury in this romantic suite with a queen pillow-top bed.  Complimentary room service with dining beside a vintage wall mural.  Two person whirlpool with dimmer lt. ambiance, the fireplace sets the mood in your bedroom.
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Franklin Street Inn, LLC

Your host(s):
Judy & Ron Halma
Web Site:
www.franklinstreetinn.com
Email:
info@franklinstreetinn.com
Address:
318 E. Franklin Street
Appleton, Wisconsin 54911
Phone:
888-993-1711
920-993-1711
Guest Rooms:
4Bathrooms: 4
Rates:
$99 - $219
Check In/Out:
4:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Extra Person Fee:
$30

Franklin Street Inn, LLC

The award winning Victorian Franklin Street Inn in Appleton, WI begins its 16th year. We aim to go beyond your expectations to guarantee a pleasurable stay.  We want to thank our guests for voting the inn to receive the following awards as top 15 in the USA through Arrington Publishing:  2003 & 2004 Best Near A College or University, 2005 Best Holiday Getaway, and 2006 Best Inn to Recommend to Others. In 2008, our inn was voted "Best B & B in the Valley" by the locals in the Post Crescent competition.  In 2009, we were honored to be interviewed and photographed in two magazines.  Our inn and Judy & Ron, the innkeepers, were featured several times on "Living with Amy" on the daily Fox 11 morning show.

The Rhodes, Lawrence, Franklin, and Turret have been decorated with great attention to detail. Whatever amenities you value most in your bed and breakfast experiences, just look for it here because we have it: private baths, top notch beds with feather pillows, robes, hair dryers, cable TV, VCR, CD players, internet access for business travelers, and comfortable sofas and easy chairs. Enjoy an on site massage. Pamper yourself in the suites with a jacuzzi or beside its fireplace. Enjoy the antique décor throughout the house because it combines the elegance of the nineteenth century with the amenities of the twenty-first. Your reservation includes a full scrumptious breakfast served in our formal dining room or in your suite. Complimentary beverages and welcome treats are provided. Guests also enjoy relaxing on our wrap around porch or by the parlor fireplace. These excellent B&B amenities and accommodations, which you will experience at the Franklin Street Inn, far surpass those of typical hotel lodging.

Our romantic Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast is a unique place for your next getaway, celebrating an anniversary or your honeymoon. Guests also travel to the inn for murder mystery dinners, red hat pajama parties, scrap booking events, Victorian teas, small weddings, showers, business meetings and retreats. Our inn is just steps from the Museum at the Castle, Appleton Art Center, Lawrence University, City Park, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, fine restaurants, and shopping. Combine your stay here with a short drive to the Fox River Mall, golfing, Green Bay Packer games, EAA, or Door County.     

This Queen Anne inn, approved by Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association, is nestled in a charming historic neighborhood. The home was built in 1898 for William Rhodes, who, according to history, was a grocer on College Avenue. W.W. Delong, was the architect for this Victorian home. On your visit to the inn, drive by three other look-like Delong homes all with turrets. He included a double air space principle by building a double vestibule at the front entrance. The original oak pocket doors, beautiful open and grand oak staircase, lovely birds-eye maple hardwood floors, window seats, high ceilings, oriental rugs, leaded and stained glass windows, and old chandeliers give you the warm feeling of other times. All of the home’s character is still maintained even as a bed and breakfast. The original dining room built in china cupboard displays our china collection beside the swinging maid’s door. Now located in what was the maid’s bedroom, our largest bathroom can be enjoyed by Lawrence Room guests. The back stairway for the maid, years ago, is where our guests can now enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks from the inn’s refrigerator. We will provide you with a historical walking tour for our neighborhood. Special noted buildings: Edna Ferber’s home and Temple Zion, circa 1890, is where Houdini’s father was the rabbi.

We, your hosts, Judy and Ron Halma welcome you to enjoy the beauty and warmth of our turn of the century Victorian with authentic period décor. We have the best of years gone by combined with today's modern conveniences for your special enjoyment. Open our door for charm and hospitality!

Packages & Specials Town & Country Pkg. - $Complimentary Fun!
Have we got a great idea! Be the talk of the TOWN & COUNTRY! Two inns are joining together to plan a getaway just for you! Be our guest for one night or stay as long as you wish at each inn. Reserve any suite & the entertainment is on us! Franklin Street Inn will treat both of you to admission at either the Skyline Comedy Club, Hearthstone or Houdini Museum. Fox Cities also offers shopping at the Fox River Mall, antiquing, Kerrigan's Winery or the theater. Apple Tree Lane, Waupaca, will treat you to a boat cruise on "Chief Waupaca". Journey through 22 scenic glacial Chain 'O Lakes!no holidays

Best B & B Thank You - $saved is 2 for 1 / 50% off any Suite
Thank you to our faithful supporters in the Fox Cities who just voted us "Best B & B in the Valley". Now we can share our joy and you can save as you celebrate and enjoy the second night complimentary in any of our suites. Reservations for a last minute special is for a call to the inn within 24 hrs of check in. Limit one special per stay. Not valid during holiday weeks. Mention code WINNER when reserving.

Serviceman/woman Special - $10% less off booking
Come celebrate with an all American stay at our inn! Join us for some freedom fun as you explore all that the Fox Valley has to offer. Military Discounts provided on all reservations even on a one night stay! Visit our website www.franklinstreetinn.com to add one of our Patriotic Pkgs.(red, white, or blue offers)Military discount may not be added to other specials. Not valid during holiday weeks.

The Ultimate Relaxation - $30 off second massage
Indulge yourself by relaxing in one of our whirlpool tubs in your suite while staying overnight at the inn. We'll have a licensed massage therapist come to the inn for your two-one-hour massages. You only pay $60 for the first massage and the second massage is half price at only $30. Massage appointment must be made at time of reservation. Not available on holiday weeks or with other specials.


Cancellation Policy

If cancellation is necessary, your deposit will be refunded less a $25 processing fee in the form of a gift certificate. If the room is canceled in less than 21 days prior to the booking date, then the deposit cannot be returned and the entire room rental rate will be charged. Money will be refunded if the room is rented after cancellation less the $25 fee.


Area Activities

  • Cultural: Breweries
  • Cultural: Galleries
  • Cultural: Historic Sites
  • Cultural: Museums
  • Cultural: Wineries
  • Cultural:Theater
  • Shopping: Antiquing
  • Shopping: Outlet Malls
  • Shopping: Unique Shops
  • Silent Sports: Biking
  • Silent Sports: Birding
  • Silent Sports: Fishing
  • Silent Sports: Golf
  • Silent Sports: Hiking
  • Silent Sports: National/State Parks
  • Silent Sports: Swimming
  • Silent Sports: Tennis
  • Winter: Cross Country Skiing
  • Winter: Ice Skating
  • Winter: Snow Tubing

Food Service

  • Breakfast: Full
  • Complimentary: Early Morning Coffee / Tea
  • Picnic Lunches / Extra $
  • Special Diets Accommodated

Inn Amenities

  • Accessibility: First Floor Rooms
  • Accessibility: Limited Handicap
  • Air: Central
  • Business: Copy Service
  • Business: Corporate Rates
  • Business: Fax Service
  • Business: Government Rate
  • Business: Internet Access
  • Business: Meeting Rooms
  • Common Area: Computer
  • Common Area: Fireplace
  • Common Area: Piano
  • Common Area: TV
  • Complimentary: Beverages
  • Complimentary: Light Refreshments
  • Entertainment: Movie Library
  • Murder Mysteries
  • National Historic Register Property
  • On Site: Gift Shop
  • Outdoor: Gardens
  • Outdoor: Guest Areas
  • Outdoor: Off Street Parking
  • Spa: Massages on Site
  • Travel Green Certified

Inn Policies

  • Alcoholic Beverages Permitted
  • Children Inquire
  • Children: 8+ Permitted
  • Payment: Cash Accepted
  • Payment: Checks Accepted
  • Payment: Credit Cards Accepted
  • Payment: Traveler's Checks Accepted
  • Pets: Not Permitted
  • Smoking Outside Only

Minimum Stay Required

  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Weekends: Peak Season

Property Type / Geographic Setting

  • City / Urban / Suburban

Room Amenities

  • Air: Air Conditioned Room
  • Air: Ceiling Fan
  • Appliance: Iron/Ironing Board Available
  • Appliance: Microwave
  • Appliance: Refrigerator
  • Bath: Air Jet Tub
  • Bath: Hair Dryer
  • Bath: Private
  • Bath: Robes
  • Bath: Shower
  • Bath: Whirlpool Tub
  • Bed: Extra Bed Available
  • Bed: Full Bed
  • Bed: King Bed
  • Bed: Luxury Linens
  • Bed: Queen
  • Bed: Twins
  • Bed:Two Beds in Room
  • Entertainment: CD Player
  • Entertainment: DVD or VCR
  • Entertainment: Television
  • Entertainment: Wi-Fi Access
  • Fireplace: Decorative
  • Fireplace: Electric
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Private Deck
  • Private Entrance

Well Suited For

  • Group Events
  • Group Meetings
  • Retreats: Quilters
  • Retreats: Scrapbooking
  • Romance: Elopement
  • Romance: Escape
  • Romance: Honeymoons
  • Romance: Weddings
  • Travel: Business
  • Travel: Family
  • Travel: Gay Friendly
  • Travel: Single
  • Travel: Vacation Getaway



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