Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
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Francis Marion Hotel Charleston Review
The 4-star Francis Marion Hotel Charleston features an exceptional location around 6 minutes' walk from Wragg Square and welcomes guests with facials, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities. Placed in Downtown Charleston, which is the South Carolina port city founded in 1670, this Charleston hotel is conveniently situated a few minutes' drive from family attractions like the massive South Carolina Aquarium.
The Francis Marion offers regional breakfast in the restaurant. You can visit Swamp Fox Restaurant restaurant for lunch and eat seafood dishes. To cater to every palate, it offers a gluten free menu. There is also a lounge bar. The hotel features a café nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of American cuisine.
The delightful accommodation is located in the very heart of Charleston, at a distance of 2.9 km from the Naval Patriots Point Maritime Museum and within 25 minutes' walk of Rainbow Row Houses. The Francis Marion Charleston offers proximity to such natural sights as Washington Square Park (1.3 km) and the eight-acre Joe Riley Waterfront Park (1.2 km).
Marion Square, a well-known local spot, is also opposite this Charleston property.
You can choose from one of the 235 well-appointed rooms with complimentary wireless internet and cable channels, and self-catering amenities like coffee/tea making equipment. Guests can use a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination together with hair dryers and guest toiletries. Some of the units look out over the harbour.
For those travelling from afar, Charleston International airport is 17 minutes' drive away.
A gym and spa therapy can be arranged at the delightful accommodation for an extra charge. The Francis Marion Charleston includes a gym facility, a full spa and a wellness area to ensure guests maximum relaxation. Those on a business trip will benefit from a desk and a photocopier provided on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Charming classy hotel with an excellent central setting.
- Located directly in the Downtown Charleston district and a couple of blocks away from American Theater.
- Surrounded by the bay and a harbour.
- Vintage rooms with separate bathrooms, many with exceptional views.
- Some rates include very fast internet, a mini refrigerator, and 2 large windows.
- Great restaurant with local options.
- Carbonated beverages served at the cigar bar.
- Top-notch service and a speedy check-in.
- Rates are great.
- Occasional complaints about a little firm beds.
- A few staff members seemed not very friendly to some vacationers.
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
- Morris Island Lighthouse 890 m (2920 ft)
- The Charleston Museum 560 m (1837 ft)
- Nathaniel Russell House 1.60 km (0.99 mi.)
- Children's Museum of the Lowcountry 480 m (1575 ft)
- Marion Square 180 m (591 ft)
- Historic Charleston City Market 940 m (3084 ft)
- Old Slave Mart Museum 1.47 km (4823 ft)
- South Carolina Aquarium 1.21 km (3970 ft)
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