The Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC

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The Francis Marion Hotel

Location. The historic Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, S.C., is located in the center of Charleston's Historic District, across the street from Marion Square Park and one block from King Street shopping.
Hotel Features. The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, with views of Marion Square, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with southern specialties such as fried green tomatoes and she crab soup. Live piano music is played during evening meals. The hotel also offers a coffee bar, Port City Java, for fruit smoothies or a rich, roasted brew. The hotel provides a business center, wireless Internet access, conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Spa Adagio pampers guests with such indulgences as sea mud wraps and lavender scalp massages. A fitness room is available.

Guestrooms. As the only 12-story high-rise hotel in the historic district, most guestrooms at the Francis Marion Hotel offer spectacular views of Charleston's church spires, antebellum mansions, Marion Square and the famous harbor. The 226 guestrooms boast down duvets and extra pillows, and marble bathrooms with pedestal sinks, Judith Jackson toiletries and brass fixtures. Guestrooms also feature newspapers and Internet access. Refrigerators are available upon request.

Expert Tip. Named for Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, the hotel opened in 1924 and exudes sleek 1920s-style elegance, much to the delight of history buffs who stay here.

Surrounding Area

CHARLESTON'S HISTORIC DISTRICT

Room Information - The Francis Marion Hotel

Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe room Long Description: One king bed or two double beds. European-style bedding with overstuffed duvets and down pillows. 350 square feet. Early 20th-century Queen Anne-style decor and furnishings. View may be of Marion Square, church spires, Charleston Harbor, or the city skyline. Desk with lamp and chair. TV in armoire includes cable, premium channels, and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Marble bathroom, pedestal sink, and brass fixtures. Nonsmoking.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard room Long Description: One queen bed or two double beds. European-style bedding with overstuffed duvets and down pillows. 250 square feet. Early 20th-century Queen Anne-style decor and furnishings. View may be of Marion Square, church spires, Charleston Harbor, or the city skyline. Desk with lamp and chair. TV in armoire includes cable, premium channels, and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Marble bathroom, pedestal sink, and brass fixtures. Nonsmoking.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Doorman/doorwoman
Floors - 12
Guestrooms - 226
Hotel Built - 1924
Hotel Renovated - 1996
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 3.5

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Marion Square Park: Across the Street
King Street Shops and Galleries: 1 block
College of Charleston: 0.25 mile
Fort Sumter Tours: 0.5 mile
South Carolina Aquarium/IMAX: 0.5 mile
Old Market Place: 0.5 mile
Charleston Battery: 1.5 miles
Old Exchange: 1.5 miles
The Citadel: 2.0 miles
USS Yorktown: 5.5 miles
Boone Hall Plantation: 9.5 miles

Driving Directions - The Francis Marion Hotel

From Charleston International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 11.3 miles.

Go east on International Boulevard toward Air Cargo Lane.
Turn left onto West Montague Avenue.
Merge onto I-26 East toward Charleston.
Take the US-17 South exit 221A.
Turn slight left to take the ramp toward King Street.
Turn slight left onto Sheppard Street.
Turn right onto King Street/US-78. Continue to follow King Street.