The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when... more »
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel.
Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio.
The Francis Marion Hotel also provides all the traditional services one expects from a grand hotel: a doorman and bell service, concierge, valet parking, room service, wireless internet services, business center, newsstand and gift shop and a well equipped fitness center.
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The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston. South Carolina was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924 named for General Francis Marion the swamp Fox of the American Revolution. The Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996, after a $12 million National Trust award wining restoration, and is once again Charleston's grand hotel.
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Excellent service by everyone at
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Posted Jan 01, 2009
Excellent
Excellent service by everyone at reception, room was very clean, central location, beautiful lobby.Bathrooms weresmall. The Francis Marion is a beautiful centrally located hotel with an attentive staff that is happy to recommend restaurants and...
The beds (mattresses), pillows, sheets
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Posted Dec 30, 2008
Excellent
The beds (mattresses), pillows, sheets were so comfortable! We love staying at the Francis Marion hotel! We had a wonderful view of the city, and the room was very comfortable, with plenty of room to move around.
Excellent bedding, beautiful lobby.I
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Posted Dec 05, 2008
Excellent
Excellent bedding, beautiful lobby.I really liked the hotel. It is historical so remember this when booking not new. Excellent staff, Historical Renovation, little cracking paint here and there. Overall a pleasant stay. The beds are divine.
Location.Out dated and cramped. We
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Posted Nov 17, 2008
Mediocre
Location.Out dated and cramped. We found this hotel to be outdated & cramped. The bathroom was tiny and the fixtures were not in good shape i.e., the tub was chipped and brass finish on the fixtures was wearing off. It was clean but just looked...
Friendly and helpful staff and
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Posted Nov 07, 2008
Good
Friendly and helpful staff and convenient location.Musty smell in room, but staff tried to correct, seemed to be a problem with the HVAC. Very nice hotel and I would stay there again and recommend it to friends/family. Very helpful staff and...
It was lovely.Did not like the pillows.
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Posted Oct 30, 2008
Excellent
It was lovely.Did not like the pillows. I would definitely stay at this hotel again. Everything was fine and elegant except the pillows. They definitely need new pillows.
Customer service. We had an excellent
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Posted Oct 29, 2008
Excellent
Customer service. We had an excellent stay at the Franis Marion Hotel. It was our honeymoon night so they upgraded up to the top floor corner suite at no cost. We had a great view of downtown Charleston, the Ravenel Bridge, and Marion Square. The...
I was able to have the bell boy
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Posted Oct 09, 2008
Good
I was able to have the bell boy temporarily store my luggage while I was walking around the city even though I was checking in not on the day but two days after.
Great location to downtown and the
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Posted Sep 26, 2008
Excellent
Great location to downtown and the Farmer's Market.Small bathrooms. If you are looking to stay in the heart of downtown Charleston, then this is the place to stay. Located on King Street, the city's main through fare, it is across the street from...
Great location.Bathroom needed updating.
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Posted Sep 12, 2008
Good
Great location.Bathroom needed updating. Great location in heart of downtown Charleston. Friendly staff. Nice, large room. Bathroom needed updating - caulk in tub needed to be done, water spot in ceiling and subsequent hole in the ceiling....