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Property Amenities
Located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston on Marion Square, the Francis Marion Hotel has offered gracious service and elegant accommodations since 1924. Meticulously restored, the Francis Marion combines 1920's style and grace with modern comfort and conveniences for today’s sophisticated traveler all within steps of some of the cities best boutiques, historic landmarks and great eateries.
Amenities include doorman and bell service, concierge, valet parking, room service, complimentary wireless Internet services, business center, newsstand, gift shop, Starbucks™ and a well-equipped fitness center. Guests can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar, a Charleston restaurant, known for its artfully prepared dishes using local farm fresh ingredients. Or simply relax with cocktails and jazz piano music in The Swamp Fox Bar. The hotel also offers complete spa services at the on-site Spa Adagio.
Few hotels in the Historic District offer visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in Charleston’s past and present with such convenience. Our exceptional location provides guests with an easy walk to an array of shops, restaurants, antiques and attractions, including the South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston Harbor Tours, College of Charleston and the Charleston Visitor Center.
A simple stroll across the street to Marion Square, a six-acre park notable for its Revolutionary War and Citadel beginnings, will immerse you in today’s exciting outdoor festivals and premiere events. Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, BB+T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Fashion Week and Spoleto Festival USA are a few of the many prominent events with national and world-wide attendance.
The Francis Marion is proud to be a smoke free facility. Our smoke free policy extends to sleeping rooms, as well as public space.
Room Amenities
Rooms
Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 234 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 7 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies and flat panel televisions.
Enjoy a wonderful night's sleep surrounded by heavenly, European-style bedding with overstuffed duvets and down pillows. Our guest rooms also feature marble bathrooms with pedestal sinks, brass fixtures.
All rooms are nonsmoking.
Accessibility Options
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
Dining
The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our Chefs create regional specialties that emphasize farm to table practices using locally grown fruits and vegetables with respect to the traditional beloved flavors and techniques of the Old South.
Known for its award-winning Shrimp and Grits, The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar overlooks historic Marion Square Park and is popular with both locals and visitors to Charleston. Guests can enjoy live jazz piano Friday and Saturday nights while sipping cocktails in the casually elegant surroundings.
Breakfast 7 AM-11:00 AM;
Lunch 11:30 AM-3:00 PM
Dinner 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Room Service All Day
Award Winning Shrimp and Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes, Sage Crusted Meatloaf, Fried Chicken, and Crab Cakes
The hotel also has a Starbucks.
Recreation
The Francis Marion has a fitness center with a resistance station, treadmills, recumbent bicycles, and stair machines.
The following are among the public golf courses within five miles of the hotel: Charleston Harbor Links, Charleston City Golf Course, Patriots Pointe Golf Course.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Spa
Spa Adagio is a full service day spa located in the lower lobby of hotel. We blend friendly smiles, soothing aromas and relaxing sounds with an educated and experienced staff to guarantee you will leave feeling rejuvenated and renewed. Services include: Massage Therapy, Skin Care, Spa Body Treatments, Nail Care, and Hair Removal.
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“Loved it!”
Beautiful hotel, nice rooms. Love the historic value and history of this hotel. Would stay here again
“Brian”
Hotel was great for location and cleanliness. Be aware you have to park in parking deck with a daily charge though is is discounted with room key hotel was very clean was very quiet even with a wedding party and a reunion in town.
“good location nice atmosphere”
We enjoyed our stay at the Francis Marion. The room was clean, quite large, and in a good location. We were able to walk to the College of Charleston, the Museum Mile and the King St. shopping area. The staff was friendly and helpful. We'd stay there again, but we're off to new places.
“Unbeatable on Saturdays - across from Farmer's & Art Market”
This is a stately hotel, renovated with care, and staffed by polished and attentive professionals. The restaurant is average but convenient for a quick salad or she-crab soup after returning from the theater (I was in town to attend the Spoleto Festival). Starbucks in the lobby was very popular. The one draw-back to the hotel room was the air conditioning unit that was a fan in a convector so there was no escaping the sound of mid-level white noise while the air was on. There was no other option either because the windows were sealed shut. Overall, perfect location and only a 20-minute walk east to the French Quarter for finer dining.
“Francis Marion Hotel 2011 after Christmas”
Great location. Parked the car and walked to everyplace.
“Historical experience with modern amenities”
Amazing central location, everything is in walking distance. The hotel itself is an amazing historical experience with all the modern amenities.
“Great stay.”
The temp in the room was a bit warm (changing the thermostat didn't seem to hello). Otherwise, a perfect stay.
“Great location.”
The only downside of my stay was there was no fridge in the room. Best parts of my stay was extremely comfortable bedding, great location and hospitable hotel staff.
“Beautiful historic building in a good location.”
We traveled to Charleston with our three young children and the Francis Marion was a great choice for our one-night stay. I loved the mixture of the historic features of the building with the modern touches you would find at any other mid-upscale hotel. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. Would definately return, perhaps for a romantic weekend away. Also, the location of the Hotel was great if you want to do a walking tour of downtown.
“I would stay here again.”
I was celebrating my first anniversary and the hotel was awesome. They upgraded our room to the penthouse and the concierge made our stay wonderful by arranging great site seeing trips then surprised us with chocolate dipped strawberries. Overall it was a great hotel and staff that made my anniversary very special.
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The preferred airport for The Francis Marion Hotel is Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 14.4 km / 8.9 mi.
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