Location. The historic Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, S.C., is located in the center of Charleston's Historic District, across the street from Marion Square Park and one block from King Street shopping.
Hotel Features. The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, with views of Marion Square, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with southern specialties such as fried green tomatoes and she crab soup. Live piano music is played during evening meals. The hotel also offers a coffee bar, Port City Java, for fruit smoothies or a rich, roasted brew. The hotel provides a business center, wireless Internet access, conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Spa Adagio pampers guests with such indulgences as sea mud wraps and lavender scalp massages. A fitness room is available.
Guestrooms. As the only 12-story high-rise hotel in the historic district, most guestrooms at the Francis Marion Hotel offer spectacular views of Charleston's church spires, antebellum mansions, Marion Square and the famous harbor. The 226 guestrooms boast down duvets and extra pillows, and marble bathrooms with pedestal sinks, Judith Jackson toiletries and brass fixtures. Guestrooms also feature newspapers and Internet access. Refrigerators are available upon request.
Expert Tip. Named for Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, the hotel opened in 1924 and exudes sleek 1920s-style elegance, much to the delight of history buffs who stay here.
Property Amenities
Dry Cleaning Services
Wake Up Service
Rollaway Bed
Business Center
Restaurant(s)
Express Check-in
Fitness Equipment
Safe-Deposit Box - At Front Desk
Housekeeping - Daily
Meeting room (small groups)
Coffee shop or cafe
Concierge desk
Gift shop or newsstand
Security guard
Elevator/lift
Full-service health spa
Garden
Internet public area - wireless
Comp newspapers in lobby
Massage-treatment room
Laundry facilities
Parking garage - fees apply
Room service (limited hours)
Breakfast services
Live entertainment
Parking (valet) - Fees Apply
Conference room(s)
Area Attractions
Marion Square Park: Across The Street King Street Shops And Galleries: 1 Block College Of Charleston: 0.25 Mile Fort Sumter Tours: 0.5 Mile South Carolina Aquarium/Imax: 0.5 Mile Old Market Place: 0.5 Mile Charleston Battery: 1.5 Miles Old Exchange: 1.5 Miles The Citadel: 2.0 Miles Uss Yorktown: 5.5 Miles Boone Hall Plantation: 9.5 Miles
Driving Directions
From Charleston International Airport: Approximate Distance To The Hotel Is 11.3 Miles.
Go East On International Boulevard Toward Air Cargo Lane. Turn Left Onto West Montague Avenue. Merge Onto I-26 East Toward Charleston. Take The Us-17 South Exit 221a. Turn Slight Left To Take The Ramp Toward King Street. Turn Slight Left Onto Sheppard Street. Turn Right Onto King Street/Us-78. Continue To Follow King Street.
