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Francis Marion Hotel

3.5 of 5
387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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4.0 of 5 stars 548 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Swamp Fox(11)
  • Very small(10)
  • King street(9)
  • Great location(7)
  • Historic district(6)
  • Front desk staff(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Corner room(4)
  • Air conditioning(3)
  • Swamp Fox restaurant(3)
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Spacecoast1234
Satellite Beach, Florida
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

Just got back from a business trip and the conference was held at the Francis Marion. The hotel is historic and the lobby is quite impressive, but the people were even more so. In particular, we were welcomed by the valet/bellman, Oliver, who took our luggage, waited while I checked in (husband was self parking in the city garage next... More

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Liz B
Elgin, South Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

My stay at the Francis Marion Hotel was wonderful! The fantastic staff got me reservations at wonderful and exclusive restaurants--Husk, High Cotton, Coast, Magnolias, and more! The room was beautiful. It had fantastic views of King St., Calhoun St., and the bay. The bed was so luxurious that it made coming back to the hotel for a nap a must!... More

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LHMJones
Virginia
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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We enjoyed a 4 day weekend in Charleston and could not have stayed at a better hotel. The location, quality, and staff all exceeded our expectation! More

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wildcat2003
Abilene, Kansas
Top Contributor
66 reviews
41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I attended a conference last week and have been so busy I didn't really have time to research where I was headed, so the Francis Marion Hotel was a pleasant surprise. It's a very old hotel and has plenty of southern charm. The meeting rooms were pretty nice and the guest rooms were well done. The bathroom was tiny, but... More

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thebee
Ada, MI
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

I returned to beautiful, historic Charleston and once again stayed at the Francis Marion Hotel. What an excellent experience. Beautiful old world charm and elegance takes you out of the rat race and into the historic slow, gentile southern hospitality. Love the rooms and decor, the lobby, the free wifi and the wonderful staff! Pillow top comfortable beds for pleasant... More

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rohothegrinder
Greenville, South Carolina
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

I have been there many times and it has never failed to meet my expectations. The hotel is clean and yet historic. The staff are extremely nice and the restaurant has great food. More

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vbrlove
Texas
Contributor
12 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

I would give a 5 star rating if the bathroom shower curtain didn't smell like mildew and and the water pressure wasn't so low. However, the hotel is historic and very close to all of the exciting downtown shops and restaurants. Staff great. More

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Terry A
Hershey, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

I recently had the opportunity to visit Charleston SC. Not only was Charleston a beautiful city to visit but also was my stay at the Francis Marion Hotel an excellent experience. I knew as the valet parking attendant opened my car door I was in for a special experience. The bell keep was great and guided me to the front... More

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kenw29419
Charleston, South Carolina
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

For several years, our company has chosen not to have a Christmas party, instead having a "Kick-Off Party" to begin the new year. We have found that this takes a lot of stress off of trying to choose a date that doesn't conflict with something, and we believe improves attendance. Our 2012 Kick-Off Party was this past Saturday (1/21/12) night... More

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Abilene64
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

I stayed at the Francis Marion October 7-9, 2011 for a Girls' Getaway. The front desk was very helpful in assigning comfortable rooms for the group and in allowing us to pay individually for shared rooms. In fact, you might say the employee who dealt with us had the patience of a saint! More

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Address: 387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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