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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Location and beautiful, old hotel charm.
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Posted Aug 05, 2008
Excellent
Location and beautiful, old hotel charm.Maid service didn't clean coffee maker or wash glasses upon serving the room. Excellent location for sightseeing, very central, surrounded by excellent food choices within easy walking distances, great place...
I liked the classic feel and the
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Posted Jul 29, 2008
Good
I liked the classic feel and the location.It is an older building so some of the appliances didn't work very well. There is no free wireless. This hotel has a classic feel and a very friendly staff. It is the perfect place to stay for a holiday in...
Location.Very small room. The lobby of
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Posted Jul 27, 2008
Good
Location.Very small room. The lobby of the hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Very nicely done. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was very small and the bathroom tiny. It was clean and very comfortable.
The beds (mattresses), pillows, sheets
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Posted Jul 20, 2008
Excellent
The beds (mattresses), pillows, sheets were so comfortable!I didn't like the $9.99/day in room wireless internet access charge. Didn't pay. I like checking e-mail, trip map searches, restaurant searches, etc. This was a great hotel in a great...
The staff was very friendly.The rooms
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Posted Jul 19, 2008
Good
The staff was very friendly.The rooms could have been cleaned better. Dust bunnies, trash around bed. We enjoyed our stay. The hotel is in the heart of downtown Charleston so it was nice to be able to park and walk to all of the attractions. The...
The hotel is gorgeous and is the oldest
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Posted Jul 15, 2008
Excellent
The hotel is gorgeous and is the oldest hotel downtown.No pool or hot tub. The hotel is gorgeous, if you like old historic hotels. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. We were upgraded to a suite, which was an extra bonus. The hotel is on...
The comfort and location could not have
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Posted Jul 15, 2008
Excellent
The comfort and location could not have been better. I will stay there again on my next trip!Bathroom was a very tight but the room made up for it. The Frances Marion puts you in walking distance to any historical attraction, you desire in downtown...
Excellent central location.Had to pay
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Posted Jul 11, 2008
Excellent
Excellent central location.Had to pay to park in the hotel garage, $12/night and each time I left. I have stayed at this hotel many times, and it is an excellent hotel with wonderful staff. The rooms are always clean and reflect the history that...
Friendly, helpful staff. Good food
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Posted Jun 28, 2008
Okay
Friendly, helpful staff. Good food.Bathroom. About 12-16 blocks from French quarter, market, carriage rides, etc. Very long wait for taxi's. Ped a cab quicker and nice drivers. Lobby was very pretty. Friendly, helpful and nice staff.
I just returned from Charleston after a
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Posted Jun 16, 2008
Excellent
I just returned from Charleston after a midweek stay. This hotel has the best location. We were able to walk most everywhere we wanted unless we were headed to the beach. If you do not want to walk all the time the bike taxis will pick you up. ...
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