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Checking In: The Franklin, Knightsbridge
Kirsty Welsh makes a strong case for an autumnal city escape at The Franklin, Knightsbridge.
Autumn is the perfect season to book a stay in the Big Smoke. The temperatures are cooler, the summer holiday crowds have disappeared, and the leaves in Hyde Park start to turn a delicious golden hue. Tucked away in Egerton Gardens, The Franklin makes a rather compelling base for it all.
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