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Francis Marion Hotel

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3.5 of 5 stars 181 reviews
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#18 of 50 hotels in Charleston
Description: Newly Restored European-style Hotel dating from 1924.
  • Address
    387 King Street
    Charleston, SC 29403
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 181 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 107 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 103 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 107 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 107 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 1 review Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 40% based on 116 reviews Older Travellers
    • 30% based on 116 reviews An Amazing Honeymoon
    • 30% based on 116 reviews Families with Teenagers
    • 20% based on 116 reviews Young Singles
    • 20% based on 116 reviews Families with Small Children

Reviews of Francis Marion Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
17 Aug 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Just stayed at the Francis Marion for the second time in six weeks and both experiences were very good. I would most definitely stay again. The location is unbeatable if you have a child at the college or if you want to be in the heart of King Street's shopping and restaurants. Both visits, my room was newly renovated with... more

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4 of 5 stars
North Carolina
16 Aug 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We had purchased a timeshare vacation tour through Bluegreen, and were offered the chance to upgrade from the hotel they were going to put us in, to the Francis Marion Inn. We paid $49 for the Bluegreen timeshare vacation tour and an additional $138 for the upgrade to stay TWO NIGHTS at Francis Marion Hotel. We found that regular rates... more

13 Aug 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My new husband and I chose the Francis Marion to stay in during our honeymoon. After reading a few reviews on this site we were a little wary but decided to give it a try. We are VERY happy we did. We stayed at the hotel for 10 wonderful nights and the staff was top-notch the whole time. They gave... more

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2 of 5 stars
Southern US
5 Aug 2008

I stayed at the Francis Marion with my husband and 4 year old while attending a conference there. This is not a hotel for families with young children. The standard room we stayed in was too small. There was about 6 inches between the bed and the dresser at the foot of the bed. We had to turn sideways to... more

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2 of 5 stars
Jackson, MS
1 Aug 2008

I wm writing this review from room 918. Upon checking in, you will notice the hotel is in need of painting and cleaning. While the brass ornamentation is pretty, much of it is filthy. The inside doors of the elevators have graffiti engraved in them. Our room has a smaller bath, which isn't a problem however we would have preferred... more

31 Jul 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The good: My wife and I booked through Hotwire, which meant we didn't know we were getting the Francis Marion until after we'd paid. I was a little hesitant, as I'd never heard the name but we'd already paid so there was no backing out. Turns out we had a great time. This is an older building, and the rooms... more

25 Jul 2008

The Francis Marion Hotel is very well situated within Charleston. Most major sites are within a 20-minute walk. Service was very congenial, but the hotel reminded me of my grandparent's condo complex. If you are searching for a luxury Chareston hotel, this is not your place. Rather, consider this property to be a solid 3-star hotel. All hotel staff we... more

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4 of 5 stars
Atlanta
17 Jul 2008

Stayed here with 3 teenagers for a look at College of Charleston. Room was very spacious, bathroom VERY small. Great location, close to shopping and restaurants more

16 Jul 2008

stayed at the Francis Marion for 5 nights - wonderful central hotel and courteous and efficient staff - from check in to check out. We had a problem with our toilet and it was attended to immediately - Nothing in this hotel was a problem and free internet was a bonus. A staff member called Jere went out of his... more

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3 of 5 stars
Ada, MI
5 Jul 2008

Stayed here for a conference which was held in the hotel. Charleston is very very charming. This hotel is in the perfect area for walking and seeing all the sights. It is old, that is for sure. The rooms are small and the bathrooms even smaller. The room was adequate for me but it wasn't the grandest property I have... more

Reviews of Francis Marion Hotel

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387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403