Franklin, TennesseeDowntown Franklin
The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
Red-brick courtyard inn
Downtown Franklin   Franklin, Tennessee
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonRed-brick courtyard inn
The property reimagines a traditional Southern town inn, gathering guests around its open-air courtyard, fountain, and front porch.
What it’s good at
Listed
Tennessee whiskeys at the bar, beside Franklin's original sixteen historic town blocks.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Harpeth River flows right behind the grounds, and Main Street's brick storefronts sit just a block away.
The rooms
Quiet, understated rooms offer a restful night, leaving the main draw to the courtyard and lounges downstairs.
Restaurant
1799 Kitchen & Cocktails
Circular banquettes sit inside a curved slatted-wood enclosure, where the kitchen turns out regionally sourced Southern fare and steaks.
At the table
McGavock's Coffee Bar serves locally roasted coffee and pastries, and the backlit bar counter pours evening cocktails.
How it began
The block housed a local mule barn, dairy, and cheese plant before the hotel was built in 2019.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.