The home is clean, quiet, and beautiful, rich in history. The location is perfect for biking hiking and within walking distance to town. The owners are welcoming with a delicious breakfast and access to the kitchen during the day for coffee tea or snacks.

Stayed in September 2025

At the moment, I can't think of anything.

Our stay at Franklin Manor Bed & Breakfast was delightful. The proprietor Rob gave great suggestions for how to enhance our time in Saranac Lake and shared fascinating stories about this historic B&B. Rob also made dietary accommodations for my vegan diet, which was great. Our charming and comfortable room, the St. Teresa, includes an enclosed porch, which is a great place to read, relax and take in the fresh air and sounds of nature. The grand front porch, featuring several Adirondack chairs, is another place to settle in with a cup of coffee and a book. The location of this lovely, spacious B&B is another plus. It is within walking distance of shops, museums and restaurants as well as the Baker Mountain trailhead, a steep but relatively short hike that affords great views of the town and surrounding lakes and mountains. We look forward to returning to Franklin Manor when we need to recharge.

Stayed in August 2025

Missing some modern amenities.

Breakfast was good, wonderful atmosphere.

Stayed in August 2025

Such a charming B&B! The hosts were so kind to us, giving us recommendations around the area and taking such incredible care of us. We felt right at home here. The manor is spotless and so huge! Idk how they do it. We also really enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. Overall we had a great stay and if back in the area, would not think twice about booking it again.

Stayed in August 2025

Everything was excellent.

Stayed in July 2025

The bathroom was small and old.

Charming old fashioned B&B. Great breakfast served as early as 7 am. The owners were very friendly and helpful and it made the whole experience very pleasant.

Stayed in June 2025

Our stay was A1. From Carly's greathing smile to Rob's last hand shake our stay at the Manor was a few levels above our expectations. You can really feel the good vibes in this amazing housse. Thanks again you two!

Stayed in July 2024

Very nice and confortable house where you can relax. An ideal place from where you can go hiking and discover the region. Warm welcome and tips from Carly and Rob. Many thanks !

Stayed in August 2023

This place is fabulous, the owners really care about the stay of their guest.

Stayed in July 2023

We were very disappointed with the rather skimpy breakfast for a B&B and found the last B in B&B wanting in comparison to other B&Bs we have stayed in throughout the world. Usually, the breakfasts served at B&Bs are so large, with so many choices, that we don't eat lunch and wait until dinner, but by the time we ate breakfast here, which is only served from 7-8.30 am, including weekends, we were hungry again before noon! It was a different cooked breakfast each time, but the emphasis seemed to be on eggs and bacon (or ham-related) each of the three days we stayed....we would have appreciated more variety and attention to dietary preferences, such as fresh fruit and not Half and Half creamer for the coffee. We would suggest that if a hot breakfast must be served within certain hours, that is fine, but there should be a cold buffet available with cold cereals, milk (1 or 2% or skim or whole milk), juices, fresh fruit, yogurts, bread for toasting, jams, etc. This is easy to put out and put away, and could be available after the reserved breakfast time of 7-8.30 am during which both the cold buffet or hot options could be available. The cold buffet option could be available later until at least 10 am. We realise we were the only guests during our stay, but some choice for breakfast would have been better, and the time of 7-8.30 am is more appropriate for business travellers rather than those on holiday (esp on weekends). The other issue was a lack of servicing of the rooms. We didn't expect fresh towels and linens each day as this is not good for the environment, but at these prices, surprisingly no servicing was available at all, and a hefty $50 cleaning fee is charged! We were told a housekeeper was on the premises, but we never saw her. At the very least, we would have expected the bed to be made, rubbish bins emptied, bathroom tidied, and carpets hoovered, all of which would take about 20 minutes or so to warrant a cleaning fee.

The host generously offered us a free upgrade to the room we had booked, which was lovely with private bathroom, shower, and bathtub. The room, and esp the bed, was very comfortable, and the place is very quiet for a good night's sleep. Nice sun porch attached to the room; the room was also spacious with plenty of closet space. Franklin Manor is a beautifully restored home and is on the National Register. The front porch is lovely for reading on the Adirondack rockers or the swing. The host shared the history of the Manor, and it was interesting that it had been a convent for some 40 years for the Carmelite nuns who were cloistered. The rooms on the ground floor are also beautifully appointed, with period wallpapers, including by designer Bradbury & Bradbury in the foyer. The library is well stocked with books ranging from travel, to the Adirondack area, to literature and French philosophy (lots of Roland Barthes!) to journalism and physics. We were encouraged to explore other parts of the house in the public areas and the other rooms on the upper floor since we were the only guests during our stay. The no-shoes policy is fine to keep the hard wood floors and carpets clean; you can wear slippers or shoes that have not been outside, but should not enter the house in street shoes. The house is also furnished with some lovely pieces from the host and his wife's family (grandfather clock, china, etc). The Manor is very close to the attractions such as Lake Saranac, hiking trails, river walks, and the restaurants and TB museum in town...all within walking distance. Easy to park on the driveway on the premises, and the host shared recommended restaurants in the area.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing at all. Zero complaints

The owners are fantastic hosts! We had great conversations, they were extraordinarily helpful and generous and the breakfast was delicious! Our room was beautiful and comfortable and spotless. The B&B is a beautiful historic building that has been meticulously maintained.

Stayed in July 2025

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Stayed in October 2024

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Stayed in August 2025

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Stayed in July 2025

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Stayed in July 2025