Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
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Francis Marion Hotel Review
Due to an exceptional location in the very heart of the city, the guests of the delightful Francis Marion Hotel will find the liberal arts College of Charleston merely a 6-minute walk away. This 4-star hotel has an American-style restaurant serving seafood cuisine and is situated within a 7-minute stroll of the historic Charleston Museum.
A regional breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. Guests can try lunch, usually served at one of the on-site restaurants, for example at Swamp Fox Restaurant. To cater to every palate, it offers a gluten free menu. Also, this Charleston hotel features a lounge bar. There is a café serving American food a 5-minute walk away.
The accommodation is only 11 minutes on foot from Aiken-Rhett House and just a pleasant stroll away from Gibbes Museum of Art. The elegant Francis Marion Charleston in Downtown Charleston, which is the South Carolina port city founded in 1670 is located about a 10-minute drive from the us military college "Citadel".
Families travelling to Charleston will enjoy being at a short distance from the massive South Carolina Aquarium.
This delightful property welcomes guests to 235 well-appointed rooms. Some of them come with free wireless internet and an iPod dock along with a coffeemaker. For more comfort, a hairdryer and bath sheets together with a shower and a separate toilet are provided. These spacious units also feature views of the harbour.
Francis Marion Hotel is centrally situated 17 minutes' drive from Charleston International airport.
Guests can request for a gym and spa therapy at an extra charge. The property’s pampering facials and spa service will ensure a nice stay. The Francis Marion Charleston has a fitness area. The onsite spa amenities include a full-service spa and a wellness centre. You can also benefit from a business centre featuring a work desk and a photocopy machine.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Upgraded classy hotel with nice views to the park and city.
- Good and magnificent location within a 10-minute walk from The Charleston Museum.
- Reasonably spacious rooms with separate bathrooms.
- Fantastic service and an easy check-in.
- Great prices for the area.
- Some complaints about the uncomfortable bed.
- A few reports of a little pricey breakfast quality.
Key Features
- parking
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- family rooms
- restaurant
- spa and wellness centre
- fitness centre
- facilities for disabled guests
- room service
- bar
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Relax
- Spa & wellness centre
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Confederate Museum 750 m (2461 ft)
- The Charleston Museum 430 m (1411 ft)
- Nathaniel Russell House 1.44 km (4724 ft)
- Children's Museum of the Lowcountry 400 m (1312 ft)
- Marion Square 120 m (394 ft)
- Historic Charleston City Market 800 m (2625 ft)
- Old Slave Mart Museum 1.19 km (3904 ft)
- South Carolina Aquarium 1.17 km (3839 ft)