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title: "Murray House vs The Franklin: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Murray House or The Franklin in Harrogate? Compare guest…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# Murray House vs The Franklin

Both are in Harrogate, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★★ · Low Harrogate
## [Murray House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/murray-house-harrogate/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1873945/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Low Harrogate
## [The Franklin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-franklin-harrogate/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2197958/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 120 m apart.

### Why is Murray House better than The Franklin?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Franklin better than Murray House?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  38 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+38)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Murray House | The Franklin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Location | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2 | 9.3  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.5 | 9.6  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 16  (+9) |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 93 | 103  (+10) |
| Rank in Harrogate | top 28% | top 10%  (+18%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Distance to Low Harrogate centre | 570 m | 460 m |
| To public transport | 120 m | 80 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 102 | 140  (+38) |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 8 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 5 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 12  (+8) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Golf | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

120 m apart

## Murray House or The Franklin: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Murray House or The Franklin?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Murray House and The Franklin?

The two hotels are 120 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/murray-house-harrogate-vs-the-franklin-harrogate/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/