Francis Marion Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--SC/Charleston/Francis_Marion_Hotel.h81022/
Hotel Overview
Comfy upscale hotel
A great choice for our first time in Charleston. The beds were super comfortable. The staff is...
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1st time Charleston visit
- Jan 23, 2013
Great stay
Awesome weekend in Charleston. Friendly staff, clean hotel and overall appearance was beautiful.
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Mary Bee
- Dec 17, 2012
Historic charm, modern conveniences in downtown Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel was built in 1924, completely renovated in 1996 with a $12 million grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, but there's still plenty of old-fashioned charm. The rooms feature European-style bedding and marble bathrooms with pedestal sinks and brass fixtures. Over the years, the Francis Marion Hotel has hosted celebrities and historical figures, and its location is convenient to downtown Charleston's historic homes, shops, restaurants and other attractions.Francis Marion Hotel Rooms
- Deluxe Room
- One king or two double beds. Early 20th-century decor and furnishings. 350 square feet. Rooms includes air conditioning, refrigerator, wake up calls, complimentary toiletries, iron and iron board, clock radio, cribs(infant beds)available, satellite/ cable TV with pay movies, premium bedding, complimentary newspaper, multiline phone, voice mail, coffee and tea maker, house keeping daily, extra towels and bedding in room, hair dryer, electronic and magnetic keys. European-style bedding with overstuffed duvets and down pillows. Marble bathroom, pedestal sink, and brass fixtures. Nonsmoking
- Treditional
- Room includes one queen or two double beds. 250 square feet. Early 20th-century decor and furnishings, European-style bedding with overstuffed duvets and down pillows, desk with lamp and chair, wooden armoire with TV, dual-line phone, premium cable with pay movies, marble bathroom, pedestal sink and brass fixtures, Nonsmoking.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- General
- Concierge
- Activities
- Health club
- Spa services
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Charleston.
- Nearby airports
- Hotel is located 12 miles East of Charleston Airport (CHS)
- Area description
- Located in Historic Downtown Charleston. Marion square park- across the street, king street shops and galleries - 1 block, college of charleston - 0.25 mile, fort sumter tours - 0.5 mile, south carolina aquarium - 0.5 mile, old market place - 0.5 mile, charleston battery - 1.5 miles, old exchange - 1.5 miles, The citadel-2 miles, USS yorktown - 5.5 miles, Boone hall plantation - 9.5 miles, Magnolia plantation - 14 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Port Charleston: 0.7 mi
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- A full array of business services is available for conferences and meetings. Host an elegant business meeting in one of conference rooms. The new conference facility features 7,000 square feet of total conference space.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (135)
Ratings and reviews for Francis Marion Hotel
- All travelers (135) 3.9 / 5
- Business (9) 3.9 / 5
- Couples (74) 3.8 / 5
- Families (20) 4.3 / 5
- Friends (19) 4.1 / 5
- Singles (12) 4.2 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.1
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
excellent location & a charming hotel
Vacation activites included Harbor Tour, City Tour & Harbor Fest. Good restaurants, jazz in evening & shopping at the Market. A lot of walking.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Money-saving tip:
Long walk from hotel
Take the Tricycle to Market Sreet for shopping, restaurants, & bars. Very cheap. $4.50 per person one way. College student pedals cycle.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Good location in city center
Good for one or two nights. Rooms with 2 queen size beds are much bigger than with single bed. Small bathrooms.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
C visitor
Great location
Great location - good price through Orbitz. I would never pay full price for this hotel. The windows were insulated with Duct tape! Toilet was crazy - bubble over and wet the seat. Pretty clean and besides the toilet, I had a nice stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice But Needs Some Updating
We were there for sighteseeing. Location was good and staff very helpful. Everything clean but just needs updating.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Francis Marion Hotel Charleston SC
Good remake of an old hotel. Rooms are very small and your knees hit sink when you sit on the toilet. Restaurant is nice but location in hotel not great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Long weekend get away
Hotel location was ideal. The concierge service was excellent. The rooms needed some renovations.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Would definately recommend Magnolia's for dinner and S.N.O.B. for lunch.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Superb location
We are considering relocation to the Charleston area. It is important for us to be close to a city that has a "history", performing arts, culinary delights,etc. Charleston proved to be charming. The hotel location was wonderful, being within walking distance of all the local attractions day & night, yet easily accessible to the roads that would take us elsewhere on our excursions to the surrounding areas. What was missing? FREE parking for hotel guests. We were not anticipating the additional parking expense daily for the 5 days we were there. Missing? Shower caps!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Quite a few dining,historical sites, shopping and entertainment events are within a 15 minute walk from the hotel. Don't take your car. Walk through the city and have fun.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ghostwriter
hotel offered cheaper rate than [...]
The service was excellent. The hotel was nicely appointed but could have used some renovation and better maintenance (old bathroom enamel, dust on mirrors, etc. We were there to see Ft. Sumtner and eat BBQ, en route to Miami.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
If you love BBQ, try Melvin's. If you love great, southern style breakfast or brunch, go to the Hominy Grill and order shrimp and grits.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Should not be a 4 star rating
While the lobby and amenities are fine, our room had an awkward arrangement. One of the beds were about 2 foot from the bathroom and the bath was very small. Although the room was clean, it was not a 4 star room based on the furnishings or the layout. This is a 3.5 star at best in comparison to other Charleston hotels.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
High Cotton!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
The Dude Kasper
Francis Marion
Hotel was nice and historic. There is a Starbucks in the front of the building, as well as the upscale Swamp Fox Restaurant. It's location is perfect, being located right at the head of the King St. shopping disctrict and next to the College of Charleston campus.I paid $109 per night. Parking is $12 per night, which was really the only option and a bit expensive. I suppose the location justifies the room rates, but I wouldn't pay the $150/ night rate they were asking. The bathroom was extremely small, but I'm a guy and didn't really care. I was on the 3rd floor. My friends who were on the upper floors (10+) had constant issues with their heat and air as well as hot water. Overall, I would stay again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
For the craft beer lovers, "Closed for Business" is about 2 blocks north on King St. and feature some great craft brews. Charleston Beer Works is a distant second. Go to Sullivan's Island and eat at Poe's. Not touristy, but a great little place to get cool burgers and seafood and beer.
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