Find Franklin motels from $55

Because you’ll save on your room, you can make the most of what Franklin has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Mohegan Sun Casino and Foxwoods Resort Casino in the area.

When you stay at a motel, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here you’ll find some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. Inn on Storrs (formerly Best Western Storrs) is located 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from the heart of Franklin. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Super 8 by Wyndham Groton: Laundry facilities along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Franklin is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) away. Motel 6 Niantic, CT - New London: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from the heart of Franklin. Rodeway Inn: Central Franklin is 17.7 mi (28.4 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Rodeway Inn Waterford - New London: 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from the heart of Franklin. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Must-see places in and around Franklin include Mohegan Sun Casino and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Mohegan Park and Memorial Rose Garden, Lake Hayward, and Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge, The Submarine Force Library and Museum, and Kids Quest. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Mohegan Sun Golf Club, Grand Theater at Foxwoods, and Eastern Connecticut State University.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Franklin to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 34°F. Average annual precipitation for Franklin is 54 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Franklin to help you navigate your stay: Fly into New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), which is located 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State), which is 25 mi (40.3 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.