Sherman's Travel

I can’t start my day by seeing strangers in their bathrobes. I don’t want to exchange pleasantries before I’ve wiped all of the sleep from my eyes. This is why I never understood the allure of B&Bs. There’s a fine line between quaint and awkward and, frankly, hearing the nocturnal sounds of people with whom I’m sharing an old house is more of the latter. This past weekend, however, I stayed at a B&B for the first time in several years and found myself relishing the coziness. Was I completely wrong about these intimate accommodations?

Bucks County, Pennsylvania is B&B country. Houses dating back to the 19th century with their wrap-around porches and adorably painted shingles line the winding roads and lure you in with promises of fresh scones. I prefer biscuits to scones, but when you stay at inn, you relinquish control of your breakfast carbs. I had chosen to stay at the 1740 House in New Hope, Pennsylvania because most of my friends attending the same wedding had booked rooms there, including the groom. I assumed that if I knew the majority of the guests, that a B&B could only present so many unpleasant social interactions.

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Looking for a bed and breakfast experience for less in New York City? Look no further than The Franklin Hotel, a charming BnB on NYC’s stylish Upper East Side. Rooms at The Franklin start from $199 per night, but the hotel is offering every third night free through March. This means you’ll effectively pay  $132 per night for a 3-night stay– a savings of 33%.

The Franklin is located in the heart of this upscale neighborhood that boasts shopping on Fifth Avenue, the picturesque Central Park, and world-class museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim. The intimate hotel features luxurious rooms appointed with Egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen LCD TVs, Bvlgari bath amenities, and iPod docks. Complimentary buffet breakfast is offered every morning, as is 24-hour espresso and cappuccino service and free wireless internet.

This promotion is valid through March 31, but book now: space is limited in this boutique hotel.

THE VALUE: Save 33% on rooms at this Upper East Side BnB from now through the end of March.

THE CATCH: New York City temperatures drop during the winter – so bundle up!

THE DETAILS: Visit The Franklin Hotel to book this deal, or call 800-607-4009 and mention the 3rd Night Free promo.

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