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Franklin Street Inn B&B

Franklin Street Inn B&B

318 E Franklin St
Appleton, WI 54911-5437
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Judy and Ron Halma

(920) 209-9711
(888) 993-1711

 

Circa 1897. Romance is in the air at this award winning Queen Anne Victorian inn. Offering premier accommodations with period décor and antiques in an historic neighborhood of Appleton, Wisconsin it is ideal for a vacation, business trip, birthday, wedding, anniversary, girlfriend gathering, murder mystery party or romantic weekend getaway. Relax on the wraparound porch overlooking the fountain and garden landscaping or gather in the pleasant fireside parlor. Delicious treats include home-baked snacks and a guest refrigerator is stocked with beverages. Stay in one of the delightful guest bedrooms or suites. The third-floor castle-themed Turret Suite Royale and the Franklin Suite feature two-person whirlpool tubs and gas fireplaces. Onsite massage therapy is available. Savor a four-course breakfast with signature entrees served in-room or in the formal dining room.

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Franklin Street Inn B&B



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Rates

$99 to $299

Payment types accepted include Personal Checks, Visa, Travelers Checks, Master Card and Gift Certificates.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Events Hosted

  • Weddings
  • Seminars
  • Family Reunions
  • Meetings
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Girlfriend Getaways
  • Red Hat Events
  • Scrapbook Retreats

Available Food Service

  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Room Service
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Early Coffee/Tea

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Green Bay Packer Games
  • Oshkosh Experimental Aircraft Association (eaa)
  • Fox River Mall
  • Big Picture Theater

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages

Specialty Treatments: Hot Stones, Couple's Massage, Reiki

Spa Packages: Ultimate Relaxation

Transportation Services

  • Bus Station Pickup

Innkeeper(s)

Judy and Ron Halma

Rooms

This property has 4 total guest accommodations with private bath, 2 with fireplaces, 2 with whirlpools, 2 total suites, including 1 three-bedroom suite and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Twin, Queen, King and Double.

Amenities In Room

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • VCR
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Television
  • Telephone
  • Stereo
  • Snack Bar
  • Refrigerator
  • Reading Lamps
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hot Tub/Spa/Jaccuzi
  • Hair Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • DVD
  • Desk
  • Coffeemaker
  • Central Air
  • CD Player
  • Cable TV
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Clock Radio
  • Ceiling Fans

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Television
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Internet Access
  • Hair Dryer
  • Gym Nearby
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • FAX On-site
  • Desk
  • Complimentary Off-street Parking

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Franklin Street Inn B&B

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Location: City/Urban.


Romantic Interest

Castle or tropical theme suites are available & are so spacious each spans an entire floor at the inn. A full breakfast is served in-room to enjoy in the windowed turret. Couples enjoy on-site massage, a whirlpool and fireplace.

Historic Interest

Wraparound porch, Birdseye maple floors, pocket doors, wavy glass windows with rope gliders, stained and lead windows, original wide woodwork, marble sink, basement with thick limestone walls.

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Granted)
  • State Register (Granted)

Weather

Policies

Children Restrictions:6 yrs. and above
Cancellation: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.
Smoking:Outside Only.

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Wonderful Romantic Place

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Angela Hoag
Whitewater, WI

This visit was my 4th time at the inn. We were on our 11th Wedding Anniversary. It was wonderful. We stayed in the Turret room. It's a castle, Queen and King themed room that will just take your breath away. Everything is taken care of. Whirlpool tub, wonderful comfortable bed, cute turret breakfast area. It's wonderful. The food was excellent. The innkeepers very friendly and informative. Great place to stay.

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Gracious

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
dee edwards (38 reviews)
2/28/2011

Very gracious experience here.

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Warm & Inviting

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Robin P
1/17/2011

Thank you so much for creating such a warm & inviting inn! It was more like staying with family. We have had a rough couple of months and the tranquility here did a lot towards healing us.

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Three Day B & B Experience

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5 of 5 hearts
Megan S
1/17/2011

I just want to thank you for a great 3 days! This was my first bed and breakfast experience, and I couldn't be happier. I came here to relax and have a good time and I really did. I will definitely recommend you to people visiting Appleton. And when I come back, yours will be the first place I think of. Thanks for everything!

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Can't Wait to Return!

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Kathy D
1/17/2011

Our stay with you was delightful! This home is your labor of love-it shows! Breakfast was delicious. We'll be back.

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Thanks from our hearts!

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Luene R
1/17/2011

Rose & I want to tell you "how much" we enjoyed meeting you, talking with you, and all of your hard work in order to make us feel at home. You are precious and we can't wait to come back!

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Deluxe Turret

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Jennifer N
1/17/2011

I’ll take 10 lbs. of that honey butter home with me and oh could you rustle up 20 slices of that wonderful French toast, too? I want all my family & friends back in Madison to try your breakfast! I’ll take that all with me! Oh, better yet I'll send them over to celebrate their anniversary, too. The Turret is so romantic! We just don't want to leave!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Birthday Treat

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Gale A
1/17/2011

Breakfast was exquisite. Another example of the love and care you extend to your guests. A lovely room & best of all great hosts! April & I enjoyed every minute. Thanks for helping me make her birthday so special.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Hospitality Plus

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Rita H
1/17/2011

Thank you for the recipe for the smoothie that I just loved! Also, thanks for everything in that wonderful breakfast. You truly have the gift of hospitality! You have given us a space where the “Fruit of the Spirit” really abides.

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Charming & Hospitable

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Tom M
1/17/2011

Your breakfasts were fit for royalty! Thank you so much for a relaxing stay. We so appreciated your gracious hospitality.

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Fan-tabulous!

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Jesse L
1/17/2011

I can definitely see that you have what it takes to be an innkeeper(many talents). You made us feel very comfortable. We enjoyed hearing the history of the inn. The breakfast was Fan-tabulous! You eat like this all the time? I’m so jealous!

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Cabin Fever Getaway

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Chirs G
1/17/2011

I could have spent a week here just admiring all your lovely touches with the decor. Breakfast was wonderful. Every bite brought on an explosion of our taste buds, what a treat!

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Loved the Food & Stay

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Betty T
1/17/2011

You truly have culinary talents for your delicious breakfasts! You were a fine cook and I especially enjoyed the Rhubarb Tapioca Fruit Medley and the Lemon Mousse for starters and the Egg Surprise Entrée. I loved it! You also do a beautiful food plate presentation! We slept so good each night and loved the smell of food drifting up the stairs.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Romantic Breakfast in Bed

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Don B
1/17/2011

That was the most delicious breakfast we ever had! Contact us when your cookbook is ready for purchase. So romantic to eat in our plush bathrobes in the privacy of our suite.

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Highly Recommended

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Sarah N
1/17/2011

We loved your inn! Everything was so nice and clean. I loved the food…you are a great cook. I love the way this room has the stencil and words on the wall-all the words we all need to live by. I also love the décor you have created in your B & B. We have stayed at many B & B’s over time & would recommend yours to everyone. Your wonderful and warm personality is a definite plus to this wonderful B & B. The bed was very comfortable. We felt at home here! A nice feeling when you are away from home. Again thanks for a couple of great nights. God Bless!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Jim

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Jim Wrenn
9/28/2010

I stayed at the Franklin Street during a business trip to Appleton. The Inn is clean, quiet and within walking distance to almost everything downtown. Judy was a wonderful hostess, the food was great, and Judy's recommendation of the Appolon(?) Restuarant was spot on. I will stay at the Franklin St. Inn on future visits to Appleton.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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The Martins

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
craig martin
kenosha, WI
9/1/2010

The accomadations and service was excellent it was so clean and Judy was such a great host that are stay was to short.(wish we had more time)We will be back

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Fun Anniversary Away

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Martin Ditkof (2 reviews)
8/14/2010

Judy has done a very nice job. The accomodations, location, and service were excellent. The breakfasts were delicious.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Top-notch Romantic Getaway!

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Leanne Halma
Fairfield, OH
10/10/2008

Thank you so much for allowing us to experience the castle-like treasure you have created, Turret Royale Suite! Our evening/morning there was one of the most romantic and memorable getaways we can imagine! You have such a passion for what you do, which makes the experience there even more enjoyable! We plan to make the trip an annual event to celebrate our birthdays! We will have to wait until next year now to sit up in that cozy tower and sip on one of your delicious strawberry smoothies(hint, hint) and listen to that relaxing piano CD playing in the background. "WOW!" God Bless!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Romantic & Enchanting Castle Suite

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Alisha Koedam
Rock Valley, IA
10/10/2008

What a beautiful bed & breakfast you have! We got to stay with you for our 10th anniversary! The Turret Royale is such an enchanting and secluded place to hide away in a suite on the entire top floor. It was more wonderful than we even expected. Every thought was put into this great suite to make your guests feel right at home. The on-site massage was oh so needed and relaxing. Our soak in the whirlpool together was very romantic. We appreciated your eye for design and decorating. Best wishes as you continue to serve others at your inn. Oh yeah, breakfast was outstanding...YUM! Just loved our romantic breakfast for two in the windowed turret tower in this castle. Can't wait to return! A couple of "New Fans"

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Romantic Perscription

Franklin Street Inn B&B

5 of 5 hearts
Alisha Koedam
Rock Valley, IA
10/6/2008

We wanted and very much needed just some special time away from home to focus on each other and our incredibly special relationship. The Sea Breeze Suite is just what the Dr. ordered! All we can say is "WOW". We never expected to be able to stay in such a charming and spacious suite. Judy has created a theme suite and focused on ever detail to create the tropical mood. The warmth of the entire experience was far beyond anything we could have expected. A favorite romantic memory was watching the moon through the huge skylight in this suite. We enjoyed the innkeeper, the inn, and their hospitality was very much appreciated. We are looking forward to seeing them on our next stay.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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