Francis Marion Hotel
387 King Street
Charleston, SC US
Rating: 3
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.
Area Attractions
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
Directions
Charleston Airport (CHS): E
- 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.
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
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
Recreation
No On-Site Recreation Available
Room Information
Carriage Room
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
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
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 Room
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 Room
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.
Suite
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.
Local Hotels
Anchorage Inn CharlestonCharleston, South Carolina
Andrew Pinckney InnCharleston, South Carolina
Ansonborough InnCharleston, South Carolina
Best Western Charleston Downtown HotelCharleston, South Carolina
Best Western King Charles InnCharleston, South Carolina
Charleston - Days Inn Historic DistrictCharleston, South Carolina
Charleston Place Superb LuxuryCharleston, South Carolina
Charleston Riverview HotelCharleston, South Carolina
Church Street InnCharleston, South Carolina
Elliott House InnCharleston, South Carolina
French Quarter InnCharleston, South Carolina
Hampton Inn Charleston - Historic DistrictCharleston, South Carolina
Holiday Inn Charleston (Historic Dist), ScCharleston, South Carolina
Holiday Inn Charleston-Mills House, ScCharleston, South Carolina
Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview, ScCharleston, South Carolina
John Rutledge House InnCharleston, South Carolina
Kings Courtyard InnCharleston, South Carolina
Market Pavilion HotelCharleston, South Carolina
Market Street InnCharleston, South Carolina
Marriott CharlestonCharleston, South Carolina
Renaissance Charleston HotelCharleston, South Carolina
Residence Inn By Marriott Charleston Downtown RiverviewCharleston, South Carolina
The Lodge Alley InnCharleston, South Carolina
Vendue InnCharleston, South Carolina
Wentworth MansionCharleston, South Carolina
Francis Marion Hotel
Check In Time:
4:00 PM
Check Out Time:
12:00 Noon
Number of Rooms:
226
Number of Floors:
12
Year Opened:
1924
Year Renovated:
1996
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- Bar/Lounge
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Concierge
- Express Checkout
- Fitness Center or Spa
- Hairdryers Available
- Laundry/Valet Services
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Safe Deposit Box
- Shops/Commercial Services
- Television with Cable
Amenities
Check Hotel Availability
Communities near Charleston
- South Carolina Locations
- Beaufort
- Bluffton
- Charleston
- Edisto Island
- Folly Beach
- Georgetown
- Goose Creek
- Hampton
- Hilton Head Island
- Isle of Palms
- Kiawah Island
- Ladson
- Manning
- Moncks Corner
- Mount Pleasant
- Murrells Inlet
- North Charleston
- Port Royal
- Santee
- Seabrook Island
- St George
- St Stephen
- Summerton
- Summerville
- Walterboro
- Yemassee
Worldwide Hotels
Last Updated: July 23, 2008
Copyright © 1997-2008
