Francis Marion Hotel
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387 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Chain: Synxis Corporation
Customer Reviews for Francis Marion Hotel
needs renovating - posted on 04/03/2007
The rooms are small with noisy AC/heating units, and the bathrooms are miniscule. WARNING: As of March/April 2007 there is construction right across the park, so be forewarned - without earplugs you will be up at 7 every day because of the heavy equipment. It sounded like they were chipping concrete or knocking away at something when I was there.
Worried - posted on 02/13/2007
We read the reviews & were a little worried. What a waste of time! Yes, the bathrooms were small-we had 5 ladies with ages ranging from 40-63 and we had no problems what so ever. The beds were great. The whole entire staff was gracious and very accomodating. Whatever we asked was answered and whatever we needed was recieved. The hotel is very beautiful in an old elegant, graceful way. The location is perfect. We walked everywhere & was right in the middle of it all. We all will go back & stay here again!
Loved this hotel - posted on 12/02/2006
This hotel is located in the historical district - it is older, but beautifully maintained and very clean! Our room was wonderful, great view and 2 bathrooms!
Smoking or Non Smoking - posted on 09/07/2006
Travel to Charleston 3-6 times a year. The Francis Marion quality is not what it was.
Wonderful - posted on 08/28/2006
My mother and I had a wonderful time at the Francis Marion hotel. From the moment we walked into the beautiful lobby, we knew we had made the right choice in hotels.
The epitome of class! - posted on 08/23/2006
The Francis Marion was everything we were expecting- a hotel with more class than the typical HoJo's that still fit our budget. Our room was smaller than a traditional hotel room but the comfort of the bed and classy romantic decor more than made up for it...not to mention the AMAZING view of Marion Square that took my breath away! It's PERFECTLY located too. I highly reccomend vacationing in Charleston and staying at the Francis Marion- the rooms are the epitome of comfort, the staff is friendly and helpful, and we were very pleased with our stay!!!!
Great Folks - Actual Hotel Needs Work - posted on 08/18/2006
The staff was very helpful and courteous. But, we had 2 big problems with the actual hotel. It should be noted that "wireless internet" does not mean free; you're not told until you're there with your laptop that there is a DAILY fee to access the internet. The other issue was that the bathroom didn't have an exhaust fan, making the whole room damp when a shower was taken, very uncomfortable. Be prepared to wait for the elevator; there is no mini-frig in the rooms, so bring a cooler for drinks or pay $1 for a can of coke. We had a deluxe room, very roomy with a separate sitting area.
Historical Charm - posted on 08/14/2006
My husband and I loved this hotel. The service was outstanding and the atmosphere was so charming. Location is great, it is walking distance to all the sights in the historical area of Charleston. Great place to stay at a very reasonable price. We will stay here the next time we visit Charleston.
The Francis Adventure - posted on 08/13/2006
We spent two nights at the Francis Marion and were well-pleased. Our room was spacious and quite comfortable. We enjoyed the ambiance of an older hotel. Location was great. The only nuisance was the room air conditioner being a tad bit loud.
True Charleston - posted on 05/22/2006
I grew up in Charleston, and always loved the location of the Francis Marion. Walking distance to everything without being in the heart of the bars of Market. It has the true charleston careless spirit and a beautiful view of the rivers from almost anyroom.
Not luxurious - posted on 04/27/2006
The room was small and not up to luxury standards. The noise was terrible. The air conditioner did not work in the first or second room that we stayed in. The room should have been cleaner and the bathroom was totally unacceptable. I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone.
Great older hotel - posted on 04/19/2006
Loved the feel of the place. Kept the historic feel. Loved the old maildrop by the elevator. Lobby was beautiful. Excellent service. Good location-but a fair amount of walking to market area.
Francis Marion Hotel in April - posted on 04/19/2006
Loved the hotel. Great service. Great ambience. Has been updated but has kept the original ambience. Love the feel of the place. Elegant and comfortable.
Frances Marion: A great stay in Charleston, SC - posted on 02/24/2006
Staying in a historic place while visiting a historic city was perfect. We found the service friendly and attentive, the room was cozy and the bed was quality comfort. Everything was very clean and well maintained and everything worked in our room. We loved the location of the Francis Marion. We parked the car for the entire weekend and were able to walk to all of our sightseeing, dining, shopping and museum destinations I would highly recommend the Francis Marion to anyone looking for a quality, comfortable and centrally located place to stay while visiting Charleston, SC.
Great location - posted on 01/27/2006
Room was very small, could hardly walk between bed and TV. Bathroom extremely small, especially for more than one person. Great location for historical purposes.
Very Good Time - posted on 12/14/2005
Best nights sleep I have ever had at any Hotel, restrooms very small, but the views made up for it. Parking was great, with very little cost. A must stay!
Southern Hospitality - posted on 11/21/2005
A Grand Hotel with excellent service to match. Went with family for a wedding at the Francis Marion. Enjoyed meeting other guests in the gorgeous lobby. Staff gave free upgrade to Jr. suite with fold-out to accomodate our toddler. Service was always attentive and cheerful.
Southern Hospitality - posted on 11/21/2005
A Grand Hotel with excellent service to match. Went with family for a wedding at the Francis Marion. Enjoyed meeting other guests in the gorgeous lobby. Staff gave free upgrade to Jr. suite with fold-out to accomodate our toddler. Service was always attentive and cheerful.
disappointed - posted on 11/06/2005
The exterior of the hotel was impressive and the lobby just beautiful. The room was extremely small and held one queen bed (requested king of 2 beds). Bathroom extremely small. Pillows were worn out and extremely uncomfortable. Linens were tired, and blanket looked like it had been through a war zone. We were very disappointed in the room and its condition, particularly given the room rate. Would not stay there again and I love historic hotels. I am originally from Newport RI and have worked in the hotel industry for years. This hotel is far overrated from what I am used to.
Southern hospitality at the Francis Marion Hotel. - posted on 07/22/2005
We stayed at the Francis Marion Hotel this past weekend. As always, Charleston is a remarkable city to visit. Staying at the Francis Marion Hotel made it perfect!
Tourist info - posted on 07/21/2005
Did not feel the hotel clerks were very informative about the local attractions, transportation, etc. We were mislead on the trolley transportation and info was not very forthcoming.
A Long Weekend - posted on 07/13/2005
The hotel provides a pleasant stay in downtown Charleston. It is within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go.
The Best of the Best - posted on 07/09/2005
This hotel was absolutely fantastic. We were on vacation; it was centrally located. We walked everywhere and returned to the hotel to cool off or sleep!The parking was convenient. The room and the bed were a dream come true. It was worth every penny.
OK - posted on 06/24/2005
Walked into lobby to check in, very impressed. Lobby was gorgeous. The room was a decent size, bathroom was very small. Wallpaper coming down throughout the room & bath. Fair amount of mildew in shower & bathroom floors were dirty. Carpet felt damp to me most of our stay. The beds were very comfortable. My husband said he had one of the best nights sleep ever.
great location - posted on 06/22/2005
This is a fine old hotel...I needed to be by the college and I was there...the cleanliness...customer service were truly impecable.
