387 King Street Charleston , SC 29403 Nightly Rates: ($144.87 - $253.85) map
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Hotel Description:
The Francis Marion is a 12-story hotel built in 1924 offering both room accommodations and a variety of meeting spaces. With 226 guest rooms and suites the Francis Marion hotel offers unsurpassed views of Charleston's harbor, historic district and Church steeples. While a guest of the Francis Marion, enjoy dining in the Swamp Fox restaurant or a nightcap with jazz music in the Swamp Fox lounge. The hotel is centrally located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston on Marion Square, and is within steps of some of the cities best boutiques, historic landmarks and great eateries.
Check In: 4:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 Noon Native currency: American Dollars Number of floors: 12 Number of rooms: 226 Areas served: Charleston
Restaurants
Swamp Fox Restaurant: The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Executive Chef Simon Andrews creates regional specialties that emphasize local fruits and vegetables blended with the beloved flavors of the old South. Known for its award-winning Shrimp and Grits, The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar is popular with both locals and visitors to Charleston. Guests can enjoy live jazz piano Thursday to Saturday while sipping cocktails - Dress Code: Casual AttirePORT CITY JAVA- Location: On Site- Type of Cuisine: Muffins and Pastries- Meals Served: Breakfast- Dress Code: Casual Attire
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No On-Site Recreation Available:
Room Info
Carriage Room with 1 Queen Bed including full breakfast for two. Quaint accommodations (smaller room) reminiscent of the 1920?s style of the hotel. Room includes luxurious European style bedding, T.V. and dual line phones. Smoking and non smoking available. Sleeps 2. Traditional room-Either 1 King or 2 Double beds outfitted with luxurious European style bedding, T.V., dual line phones, work desk and sitting area. Smoking and nonsmoking available. Sleeps 4. Traditional room with View-Either 1 King, 2 Doubles or 1 Queen bed outfitted with luxurious European style bedding, T.V., dual line phones and work desk. Room offers a view of either the Charleston Harbor, or the city rooftops. Sleeps 4. Deluxe rooms- Either 1 King, 2 Doubles or 1 Queen bed outfitted with luxurious European style bedding, T.V., dual line phones and work desk. King rooms have pullout sofas and sitting areas. Smoking and nonsmoking available. Sleeps 4. Premium Rooms Feature King bed outfitted with luxurious European style bedding, T.V., dual line phones and desk. Some rooms offer 2 rooms with private bath facilities in both rooms. All rooms offer a view of either the Charleston Harbor, or the city rooftops. Sleeps 4. Francis Marion Suite featuring 2 full size rooms separated by French doors. 1 King size bed outfitted with luxurious European style bedding in the bedroom. The large living room features a pullout sofa, sitting area, T.V., dual line phones and work desk. Room also features views of Charleston rooftops. Smoking and non smoking available. Sleeps 4.
Meeting Facilities
On-Site Meeting Facilities: Gold Room - Size: 86 x 35 - Maxium Capacity: 350 Colonial Room - Size: 106 x 34 - Maxium Capacity: 400 Rutledge Room - Size: 34 x 16 - Maxium Capacity: 35 Pinckney Room - Size: 21 x 28 - Maxium Capacity: 75 Calhoun Room - Size: 48 x 34 - Maxium Capacity: 175 Drayton Room - Size: 33 x 28 - Maxium Capacity: 40 Middleton Room - Size: 33 x 16 - Maxium Capacity: 35 Laurews Room - Size: 34 x 16 - Maxium Capacity: 35 All Audio Visual services provided by J&S AudioAll Functions catered by the Swamp Fox Restaurant
Hotel Amenities:
(additional fees may apply to certain amenities)
AM/FM Alarm Clock
24 Hour Front Desk
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Shops/Commercial Services
Bar/Lounge
Express Checkout
Parking
Fitness Center or Spa
Concierge
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Safe Deposit Box
Laundry/Valet Services
24 Hour Front Desk
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Shops/Commercial Services
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Location Description: Located in Historic Downtown Charleston.
Driving Directions: - Exit airport on International Drive and Follow signs for I-526 to Mt. Pleasant. - From I-526 follow signs for I-26 East to Charleston.
Nearby Attractions * CHS-Charleston City Center - 0 Miles North * CHS-Charleston Airport - 12 Miles West * College of Charleston - 0.1 Miles East * South Carolina Aquarium - 0.5 Miles West * MUSC - 0.5 Miles East * Patriots Point - 5 Miles West * Citadel - 4 Miles East * North Charleston Coliseum - 10 Miles East * Amtrak Station - 8 Miles South * Greyhound Station - 6 Miles South * Bosch - 10 Miles East * Joe Reilly Stadium - 4 Miles East * City Hall - 1 Miles North * Kiawah Island - 20 Miles East
I didn't like the bathroom - too small and outdated.
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Sep. 21, 2009
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Nice lobby, and<BR/>good location.
Did not feel secure at night.
Rooms were clean and nice though a little run down. Chipped bathtub coating and worn fixtures in bath. Linens and bed were very good.
Aug. 19, 2009
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Close to everything in the downtown area.
Bathroom was small but managable.
Hotel has a friendly atmosphere and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is very attractive and clean.
Aug. 10, 2009
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Pretty well located, nice rooms and good restaurant.
A<BR/>little older.
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Jul. 25, 2009
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Friendly, and accommodating staff.
Rooms wall need painting.
Downtown-like location, with a nearby parking garage with $12.00 self-park in and out Privileges. Extra friendly, staff couldn’t be more helpful. Room OK, needs some painting for marks and scratches on wall. Bathroom was way too small for adults. Ol...Read More
Jul. 25, 2009
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Great staff!! They were very helpful and made our stay excellent.
The room and bathroom in the room are very small.
This hotel had a nice public area. The room was nice but very small. The bathroom was also small. The Starbucks attached to the hotel was a plus!
Jul. 14, 2009
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location
tiny bathroom
Old world feeling with modern updates
Jul. 04, 2009
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Gorgeous, luxurious main lobby.
No swimming pool in 96 degree heat.
Tries hard for 4 stars and almost makes it. Valet/bellboy staff works hard but understaffed. Rooms were quiet and noise proof, poor views, great beds. Inconvenient self-parking.
Location nice, hotel staff was friendly. 
View from room.