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Another Hotel Opening Delay: London's Franklin Hotel

Where: 22-28 Egerton Gardens, London , United Kingdom, SW3 2DB

The last time we checked up on the next big thing in London, The Franklin (it's right next door to Harrod's, so if nothing else it's the perfect location for the ultimate London shopping spree) they were advertising a December 1 opening. Hit their website now and you're greeted with "Opening Early 2008" and not much other detail.

Whatever happened to the promo rates available for early January is a mystery to us, but we hope our readers weren't among any who booked a room. In fact, online booking sites now aren't showing room availability until May 1, although their publicity company assures us that the current schedule has the Franklin opening up in March.

When the Franklin does get up and running, we're keen to see the new look. Rather being an entirely new hotel, it's actually a massive renovation that's been running since fall of 2006. Since the Franklin actually spans four old Victorian townhouses, there's said to be a lot of the historical in the new look, as well as a tribute to modernity. Some bits we like the sound of are the engraved back-lit glass panels in the bathrooms and the stone and fired oak floors. So let's hope the grand re-opening happens soon.

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Hotel Opening: The Franklin Hotel is Knocking on Harrod's Door

While The Franklin is not set to open until December 1st 2007, it is bookable now.

The hotel is situated right next to Harrods, smack dab in the middle of Knightsbridge. The nearest underground station is South Kensington, which is about five minutes away by foot.

There will be four-poster beds and Italian linens in this Victorian townhouse conversion. WiFi, iPod connections and flat screen televisions are also being promised. While this may or may not sound like your bag baby, you can't argue with the opening rate being offered. We found rooms in early January 2008 for GBP 246.75, but they will no doubt go fast. Though the hotel does not appear to be taking reservations for the Holiday season, at least online, we bet a well timed phone call could get you in as a beta tester during late December.

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