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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I loved the location. It was walking
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Posted Jan 24, 2008
Excellent
I loved the location. It was walking distance to everything.Our room was extremely small. The hotel staff was very friendly. We found the hotel to be clean and it was in a great location.
Location and Marriotts comfy beds!Hotel
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Posted Jan 23, 2008
Good
Location and Marriotts comfy beds!Hotel staff not willing to admit there was a ac/heating problem in the hotel. The room view was wonderful. Location of hotel was convenient. I would stay in that area of Charleston again. However, we had to sleep w/ ...
Romantic and historical feel.Problem
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Posted Jan 23, 2008
Good
Romantic and historical feel.Problem with water heater resulted in cold showers. Great hotel! The Francis Marion is a wonderful hotel for travelers looking to experience Charleston, SC. It has all of the romance and historic features that you would...
Great old building, but that's about
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Posted Jan 15, 2008
Mediocre
Great old building, but that's about all!The supposed "fine hotel" mystique is just that. At a glance it looks great but up close, it is disappointing. Desk staff was self-impressed. We parked in the suggested lot that has a sign designating it as...
Location, history, and ambience.Very
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Posted Jan 05, 2008
Good
Location, history, and ambience.Very small bathroom. This hotel is full of charm- it has been updated with modern luxury without compromising the style of the time period in which it was built (1920's). The only real negative I found was the size of ...
Quaint and quiet.One room close to
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Posted Jan 01, 2008
Excellent
Quaint and quiet.One room close to elevator was noisy. Nice view. Cramped bathroom and somewhat old fashioned but nice. Small closet (who cares!) Slow elevator. Helpful concierge. Easy check-in and out. Keys often required multiple tries, sometimes...
The breakfast at the swamp fox
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Posted Dec 21, 2007
Okay
The breakfast at the swamp fox restaurant downstairs.The bathrooms were small and a little outdated. The location was great, right Downtown in the middle of everything. The rooms were a lot smaller than what I expected and it didn't include a flat...
The staff went out of their way to help
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Posted Dec 19, 2007
Excellent
The staff went out of their way to help us find points of interest we desired.Shower didnt work all the time. The staff and the location made this a perfect hotel for us to see the city on foot and walk to dinner in the evening. The room was...
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