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Francis Marion Hotel

3.5 of 5
387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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Francis Marion Hotel
Ranked #20 of 53 hotels in Charleston
4.0 of 5 stars 633 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Swamp Fox(21)
  • Great location(20)
  • King street(20)
  • Very small(16)
  • Historic district(12)
  • Friendly and helpful(12)
  • Front desk staff(10)
  • Comfortable bed(7)
  • Corner room(4)
  • Air conditioning(3)
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Charleston
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The rooms were great and the quality of the service unmatched. From the front desk check in, room service and maid service, I can't say enough of how this hotel went far and beyound. We stayed at this hotel on our wedding night and the charm is still there.

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Back Bay, Boston
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Spent two nights at the Francis Marion for the wedding of a friend. Was completely taken in by the lovely website photos. However, our hotel room on the 8th floor was musty smelling and small. We looked out on the top of the garage and the mechanicals for the air conditioning. Bathrooms are the size of a closet; chipped marble.... More

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Peachtree City, Georgia
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Other than a great location, this hotel is NOT worth the price. The walls are paper thin - you can hear every word spoken by people in adjoining room. They told us at check-in that the parking fee was $18/day. The final receipt showed $19/day, and when we questioned that, their only response was "I don't know who told you... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Staff was nice and rooms were spacious but they were very musty. The hotel is not located in what i would consider the heart of the historic district, its on the far end, but most things are still within long walking distance

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James Island, South Carolina
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

If you are planning an event in Charleston, look no further than The Francis Marion. In doing so, you will find yourself in a historic setting with current elegance. Six years ago, my Organization, The Hat Ladies of Charleston, selected The Francis Marion as the site for its annual Mother's Day Luncheon; a tradition was begun that continues and will... More

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I had just gotten married. Work was very busy so we decided to take a mini honeymoon. I did tons of research looking for the perfect place to stay. I have to say it's hard to meet those kind of expectations. The hotel is beautifully decorated with sparkling chandeliers and ornate antiques.Literally, ALL of the staff were... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

From the moment we checked in till the morning our bellhop walked us to our car and gave us perfect driving directions we felt the best of what Southern Hospitality stands for at the 1924 elegant Francis Marion hotel. The location cannot be any better. On Saturday we enjoyed the in- house Starbucks coffee and the fantastic combination Art Fair/Farmers... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

On a recent trip to Charleston, I stayed at the Francis Marion on King Street. Not only is the hotel beautiful and in the perfect location, but the staff is also extremely helpful and friendly. At 2:00am, I heard a thumping sound in my room and called guest services to see what the noise might be. The staff members took... More

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Valerie Ross, Manager at Francis Marion Hotel, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the Francis Marion Hotel and our staff. More

Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Stayed there one quick night for a conference. It's very nice, but doesn't quite live up to the promises on the web site. Location was excellent.

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Valerie Ross, Manager at Francis Marion Hotel, responded to this review
24 May 2012

We do continuously make improvements to our hotel using the feedback from our guests, so if you have any specific things that you noticed needing “tlc”, we would love to have that feedback. More

Franklin, Tennessee
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights. The hotel is a beautiful, historic building. It is located right in downtown Charleston which was perfect for walking to all the shops and restaurants. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The valet was busy, but with 8 wedding parties in the hotel at one time it was understandable. It's... More

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Address: 387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Price range (per night):* 154 AUD - 328 AUD

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