Employees were great. Property a bit dated.
4 stars
Francis Marion Hotel
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Overview
Featuring free Wi-Fi, Francis Marion Hotel is located in Charleston and is a brief walk from College of Charleston. It is situated a short stroll from the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, Theatre 99 and Denmark Vesey House.
There are a range of amenities at Francis Marion on offer to guests, including an express check-in and check-out feature, valet parking and a gym. The on-site spa provides a variety of facial and body treatments.
Every comfortable room at Francis Marion Hotel offers a refrigerator, as well as all the essentials for an enjoyable stay.
During their stay, guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Swamp Fox, which serves regional specialties. In the evening, guests can relax in the comfortable lounge bar. A wide selection of dining options are also found in the area.
The position of The Francis Marion Hotel Charleston permits easy access to many tourist attractions. Concord Park is a brief walk away.
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Amenities at Francis Marion Hotel
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Coffee shop
- Valet parking
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Express check-out
- Bottle of water
- 24-hour front desk
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Coffee shop
- Dining area
- Dining table
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- City view
- Storage available
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
- Smartphone dock
Accessibility and suitability
- Disabled access
- Lift
- Accessible by lift
- No smoking
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
Bedroom
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Sofa bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Valet parking
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Bicycle hire
Spa
- Spa and wellness centre
- Spa
Health and safety
- Safe
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of Francis Marion Hotel
8.5
Very good
3490 verified ratings
Wonderful
1905
Very good
648
Good
407
Okay
216
Fair
162
Mediocre
66
Poor
86
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's excellent location and friendly service, highlighting its proximity to downtown attractions and the quality of food. However, many reviews noted issues with small room sizes and bathrooms, as well as some concerns about parking and noise levels. Overall, while the charm of the historic building is appreciated, the hotel may not meet expectations for those seeking spacious accommodations.AI-generated from customer reviews
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8.4 out of 10
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Historic charm. Lovely room with two double beds on 7th floor with great view of Charleston. Very small bath. Friendly, helpful staff. Great location. Easy drop off/pick up luggage, valet parking available. We self parked at nearby garage, $18 per day. Free shuttles run every 15 minutes and can take you to Broad Street/Market areas.
The Francis Marion is an elegant old hotel. The furnishing are a little dated but clean and the room was very quiet and comfortable. The bathroom is very small but we left our toiletries on the large table in the bedroom and it worked out fine. Location is excellent and Charleston is beautiful. We walked a block away to La Patissiere for coffee and pastry every morning. I would stay there again.
Best value hotel in Charleston.
Pros (+) Staff was amazing and very helpful. The on-site restaurant has wonderful breakfast!
Cons (-) Broken closet door in entry hall would swing into the path of the room door. There didn’t appear to be a vent in the bathroom. The 2 person elevator policy does not work when you’re at 100% capacity and it is busy.
Pros (+) Great location - close to shopping and short walking distance to restaurants and things to do. The staff was fabulous and the room was great.
Cons (-) The water pressure was too low in the shower.
Pros (+) We have a 1-year-old baby that needs space to move and the rooms were perfect for it. The hotel is not new, but they have done and do a great job maintaining the comfort, I love the way everybody treated us. I recommend this hotel 100%
Cons (-) The only thing I would have like to have was better mattress.
Pros (+) We had an amazing view from the 9th floor. What an exceptional stay in global pandemic
Cons (-) Not being under mask requirements
Pros (+) Great location, beautiful hotel but more importantly fantastic customer service. Our room was not ready at check-in and we were willing to wait a few minutes. In under 15 minutes they had us checked in and gave us vouchers for free drinks and appetizers at the hotel restaurant. The breakfast buffet was scrumptious (at Swap Fox) and had a great selection. Plus it conveniently had a Starbucks on sit...
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Cons (-) Elevators are 1920s size so there small with luggage but the hotel is gorgeous and embodies the Charleston spirit
Location
387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
What's nearby
- Theatre 990.4 km
- Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim0.6 km
- Concord Park0.9 km
- Medical University of South Carolina1 km
- Charleston Arsenal1 km
- French Huguenot Church1.1 km
- Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist1.1 km
- Rainbow Row1.5 km
- West Point Rice Mill1.6 km
- White Point Garden1.9 km
- Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge2.1 km
- Hampton Park2.4 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 8.0 |
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Distance to city centre | 1.2 km |
Nearest airport | Charleston |
Distance to airport | 15.3 km |