Title: Franklin Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Franklin Lodge Vacation home in Reading, near Thames River ![Luxury House, Ensuite (Up to 8 Guests) | Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38171600/38171547/4cb85a7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury House, Ensuite (Up to 8 Guests) | Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38171600/38171547/582c75ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury House, Ensuite (Up to 8 Guests) | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38171600/38171547/5f667370.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury House, Ensuite (Up to 8 Guests)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38171600/38171547/8a560292.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury House, Ensuite (Up to 8 Guests) | Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38171600/38171547/dc3b86dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The serene Franklin Lodge welcomes visitors with its beautiful garden and terrace. Guests enjoy WiFi access throughout their stay, time-saving express check-in and check-out options, and a dedicated computer station for those who need to stay productive while traveling. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Business services ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Franklin Lodge Vacation home in Reading, near Thames River A computer station, a garden, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free vacation home. This property has 4 homes. Weekly housekeeping is available. Franklin Lodge offers 4 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided weekly. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Terrace ### Work spaces - Computer station ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (weekly) ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 4 units - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119587000/119586997/e2b0e167.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Curzon Street Retreat - 4 Beds Reading - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 8.0 Very good 1 review CA $310 CA $372 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=119586997&PinnedHotelID=119586997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium Apartment, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112660000/112653600/112653518/bbb899a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chester House Reading - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services 10 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $188 CA $271 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=112653518&PinnedHotelID=112653518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395300/4395243/4dc23316.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bull Inn Reading - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 268 reviews CA $136 CA $163 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=4395243&PinnedHotelID=4395243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11742800/11742792/e2f6e5a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SACO Reading - Castle Crescent Reading - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 140 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=11742792&PinnedHotelID=11742792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523243/e175be3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### voco Reading by IHG Reading - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews CA $116 CA $139 total includes taxes & fees Dec 19 - Dec 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=523243&PinnedHotelID=523243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122050000/122045200/122045115/dfbc0073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Home Heated Pool(May-Sep) in Tilehurst - Pass the Keys Reading - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=122045115&PinnedHotelID=122045115&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107830000/107829400/107829367/472b5f0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pass the Keys | Stylish House|Smart Features|Jacuzzi|Large Garden Reading - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=107829367&PinnedHotelID=107829367&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73730000/73725300/73725219/caad0a2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious house in a quite cul de sac with parking and great location. 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Reading Civic Centre and John Lewis Reading are also within 15 minutes. Reading West Station is 9 minutes by foot and Reading Station is 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Franklin Lodge Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Amenities ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent clean spacious property fulfilled all our needs for the weekend ##### Philip Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip Oct 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent property everything we needed lots of space it was perfect for our stay. Highly recommend ##### Philip Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigel Aug 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Spot on ##### Nigel Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 6, 2019 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Plus points 1. I had downstairs bedroom. The bedroom was quiet, clean and warm 2. Good location and close to town centre 3. Better alternative to a hotel, if you like to cook your own meals. Kitchen is well equipped Negative 1. Bathroom is tiny. I am average size and could not brush my teeth over sink, without hitting elbows on shower doors. So small there is no room for toilet paper holder. You will find it in cupboard under sink and have to keep it on floor. If you are larger than average, you will struggle with this bathroom 2. Kitchen felt grubby. I was there 2 nights. The bin was not emptied during my stay. It was overflowing on night 1. On night 2, you smelt rotting rubbish when you entered house. And by then there was a bag of rubbish by side of bin as well. 3. If you arrive at night, I suggest get a cab from station. I am sure the area is safe. But I had at least 10 homeless people approach me for money, on walk to apartment. It was intimidating and in the dark, a bit scary ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma Oct 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I will book again when I'm next working in Reading This room and the lodge set-up was perfect for my needs. A quiet place to rest after working away in Reading. The room also had a small fridge which was useful for snacks, if you didn't feel like using the communal fridge. The bed was very comfortable, just like a hotel. The ensuite was clean and functional with enough towels provided for the whole duration of my stay. The street was a quet residential street, and you couldn't hear too much noise from the other rooms. check-in and check-out was excellent and convenient. I would have prefered to know that there is no parking available at the property before booking - this wasn't clear before booking and I found no way of asking. Location to the buses and restaurants, and small supermarkets is 10 minutes walk. Ideal! The photos are a true representation of the room (though the fridge isn't in the photo). ##### Emma Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Nico May 10, 2024 ##### Nico Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rio Dec 11, 2023 ##### Rio Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon Oct 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Brandon Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-Airport.h809324.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hamilton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hamilton.h1889137.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonkle House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wishaw-Hotels-Bonkle-House.h15996183.Hotel-Information) > > [Unique Luxury Escapes](https://www.expedia.ca/Diss-Hotels-Unique-Luxury-Escapes.h29745570.Hotel-Information) > > [Windermere Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Windermere-Manor-Hotel.h22280374.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Travelodge-Gatwick-Airport-Central.h10160516.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Peterborough-Marriott-Hotel.h691233.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Peterborough.h2254377.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pearl Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-The-Pearl-Hotel.h6335144.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House](https://www.expedia.ca/Scarborough-Hotels-The-Manor-House.h44509462.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Hamilton-Park.h33810078.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Peterborough by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Peterborough.h281577.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Peterborough.h2928593.Hotel-Information) > > [No Man's Fort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels-No-Mans-Fort.h11536410.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Northampton](https://www.expedia.ca/Northampton-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Northampton-Town-Centre.h12543.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Milton Keynes](https://www.expedia.ca/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-Novotel-Milton-Keynes.h892420.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Pennyhill Park Hotel And Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Bagshot-Hotels-Pennyhill-Park-Hotel-And-Spa.h517256.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson BLU Hotel Durham](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham-Hotels-Radisson-BLU-Hotel-Durham.h2226171.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings-Hotels-Heated-Indoor-Pool-Spa.h18971402.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Lumley Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester-Le-Street-Hotels-Lumley-Castle-Hotel.h175571.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Crawley-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-London-Gatwick-Hotel.h6579.Hotel-Information) > > [The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Harlow-Hotels-The-Harlow-Hotel-By-AccorHotels.h950.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ibstock-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h17183221.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crown hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodbridge-Hotels-The-Crown-Hotel.h520172.Hotel-Information)