Francis Marion Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--SC/Charleston/Francis_Marion_Hotel.h81022/
Hotel Overview
a getaway retreat in style
comfort, ambiance, charm and the perfect location for anything you want to experience in downtown...
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rested and rejuvinated
- May 30, 2013
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
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
- Charleston Music Hall: 0.2 mi
- Theater99: 0.2 mi
- Charleston Museum: 0.3 mi
- Children's Museum of the Lowcountry: 0.3 mi
- Aiken-Rhett House: 0.4 mi
- Unitarian Church in Charleston: 0.5 mi
- The Black Fedora: 0.5 mi
- Gibbes Museum of Art: 0.6 mi
- Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist: 0.6 mi
- Dock Street Theater: 0.6 mi
- St. Michael's Episcopal Church: 0.7 mi
- Port Charleston: 0.7 mi
- The Calhoun Mansion: 0.7 mi
- South Carolina Aquarium: 0.7 mi
- Charleston Waterfront Park: 0.8 mi
- Charleston Music Hall: 0.2 mi
- Theater99: 0.2 mi
- Charleston Museum: 0.3 mi
- Children's Museum of the Lowcountry: 0.3 mi
- Aiken-Rhett House: 0.4 mi
- Unitarian Church in Charleston: 0.5 mi
- The Black Fedora: 0.5 mi
- Gibbes Museum of Art: 0.6 mi
- Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist: 0.6 mi
- Dock Street Theater: 0.6 mi
- St. Michael's Episcopal Church: 0.7 mi
- Port Charleston: 0.7 mi
- The Calhoun Mansion: 0.7 mi
- South Carolina Aquarium: 0.7 mi
- Charleston Waterfront Park: 0.8 mi
- Heyward-Washington House: 0.8 mi
- Old Exchange & Provost: 0.8 mi
- Nathaniel Russell House: 0.8 mi
- Arthur Ravenel Jr.Bridge: 0.9 mi
- Audbon Swamp Garden: 0.9 mi
- Edmonston-Alston House: 1.1 mi
- The Citadel: 1.5 mi
- Magnolia Cemetry: 2.4 mi
- American Military Museum: 5.5 mi
- Morris Island Lighthouse: 6.6 mi
- Drayton Hall: 10.2 mi
- Magnolia Plantation & Gardens: 11 mi
- Middleton Place: 14.1 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 (139)
Ratings and reviews for Francis Marion Hotel
- All travelers (139) 3.9 / 5
- Business (9) 3.9 / 5
- Couples (77) 3.8 / 5
- Families (20) 4.3 / 5
- Friends (20) 4 / 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
89%
would recommend to a friend.
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- Highest score
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Unhappy Tourists
not much good to say...
The hotel has been nicely remodeled, but the rooms were quite small. We booked a queen, and got their "equivalent" -- I didn't know hotels even used full-size beds. The rooms were so small we had nowhere to even put our luggage. The bathroom was painfully tight-quartered. As a petite person, I felt cramped. My leg got stuck getting in the shower between the toilet and the tub, then I hit my head twice trying to access the shelf for shampoo, etc. Guests with average height/weight (or more) would be miserable. The restaurant was HORRIBLE and extremely over-priced for what you get. We had drinks in the bar then had dinner. Both were extremely disappointing. Can't say the service was much better. The next morning we decided to check out and go to another hotel. The manager was beyond rude to us. For her awful attitude alone, I would tell anyone to steer clear of the Francis Marion Hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
James and Rhonda
Great Location
We had a great visit to Charleston. The location of this hotel was great, the room was a little small but very nice. I would ask for a room with a view, because it is a beatiful. We enjoyed being able to walk in the downtown area from the hotel and felt very safe.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
We opted for a great little local place called Joe Pasta, about two blocks from hotel. Great food and very reasonalbe pricing. Breakfast was at Virginia's on King about a block from hotel and and it was also very good.
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
Shibaura 2009
old, but well maintained
the hotel is old, and the carpet needs to be changed. everytime we enter the room, the smell of old carpet just hit us. the heater/AC also didnt go lower than 74, so there's no way to eliminate the odor other than to just wait a while until your nose get used to it.other than that, the location is great, and the staff were superb. because of delays & missed plane connections, we couldnt make it to charleston for the first night of our vacation. i called from charlotte to tell them about this in the evening and asked if they would reimburse me for that night. they were very understanding about this. the next day i checked in and was told that i wasnt charged for the missed night. [...]all staff -- from receptionists to bellboys -- were helpful and friendly. not being charged for the missed night is definitely the most appreciated. i will return to this hotel, knowing they have such a great understanding of traveller's circumstances.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Sermet's Corner restaurant on King St. We were in charleston for 5 nights and ate there 3 times! the tomato soup & sweet potato fries were excellent!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Wonderful stay.
Great staff, excellent corner room, comfortable bed. This location not as central as we had on another trip, but still good.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Hyman's Seafood was worth the 25 minute wait for a table. Service was not great, but the food was!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
THE GREATEST!
WE WERE IN TOWN FOR A GRADUATION SO OUR LOCATION WAS PERFECT! WE COULD GO DOWNSTAIRS AND HAVE COFFEE AT STARBUCKS,WALK IN THE PARK ACROSS THE STREET,WALK TO GREAT SHOPPING, LUNCH AND DINNER SPOTS. THE HOTEL HAS A GREAT LOBBY W/ COMPUTER ACCESS,AND LOTS OF SITTING SPACE FOR CASUAL CHATTING AND LOUNGING.WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMMEND THIS HOTEL!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Francis Marion
Nicely located on King Street near everything. The hotel shows a few signs of lack of maintenance. But, overall, it was clean and well kept. Staff was always available and helpful. Surprisingly, the best dinner I had in Charleston was at the hotel restaurant and it was reasonably priced and the service was, again, excellent. I would definitely recommend the Francis Marion to anyone.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Francis Marion Hotel
Charleston is a beautiful city. The hotel is historic and charming. The hotel is close to many of Charleston's sites and experiences.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
unbeatable location for the price
The hotel staff was very professional and the catering was exceptional. They were great in all areas.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
All kinds of things to see and do close to this hotel
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ed Thomas & Hugo ventriloquist
great hotel
The maid could have pulled the duvay stuffing up when she made the bed. I am a touring ventriloquist and the staff were great posing for pictures with me and Hugo
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
The cabs are very reasonable.Be sure to have she-crab soup.
