My husband and I had just gotten married. Work was very busy so we decided to take a mini honeymoon. I did tons of research looking for the perfect place to stay. I have to say it's hard to meet those kind of expectations. The hotel is beautifully decorated with sparkling chandeliers and ornate antiques.Literally, ALL of the staff were... More

From the moment we checked in till the morning our bellhop walked us to our car and gave us perfect driving directions we felt the best of what Southern Hospitality stands for at the 1924 elegant Francis Marion hotel. The location cannot be any better. On Saturday we enjoyed the in- house Starbucks coffee and the fantastic combination Art Fair/Farmers... More

On a recent trip to Charleston, I stayed at the Francis Marion on King Street. Not only is the hotel beautiful and in the perfect location, but the staff is also extremely helpful and friendly. At 2:00am, I heard a thumping sound in my room and called guest services to see what the noise might be. The staff members took... More

Stayed there one quick night for a conference. It's very nice, but doesn't quite live up to the promises on the web site. Location was excellent. More

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights. The hotel is a beautiful, historic building. It is located right in downtown Charleston which was perfect for walking to all the shops and restaurants. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The valet was busy, but with 8 wedding parties in the hotel at one time it was understandable. It's... More

Trip Advisor ratings don't allow a simple "good", and "very good" (4 stars) seems high, while 3 stars ("average") seems low. Anyway, the Francis Marion (or Swamp Fox Hotel as I've been calling it, which dates me for way too many people) is a courtly older establishment that was entirely pleasant for a few days last week at a business... More

Stayed here for an event for 2 nights. I travel alot for my job and found this place a little too old for me. My room was large and comfortable. However the little details were missed. The room was pretty beat up, chipped paint and stained fabrics. My coworkers roomwas half teh size with one bed and a small sofa.... More

Stayed four nights in May, 2011. The historic hotel is in a great location, no driving necessary to explore Charleston. Across the street from the old Citadel, Saturday morning brought a huge farmers market with white tents, fresh produce, free concerts, arts and crafts and even an authentic Civil War band! Rooms are quite large but bathroom is small. Beds... More

The front desk staff is great. They are quick and extremely helpful. The location is fantastic. you are right in the middle of restaurants, shopping and drinking. The cleaning staff needs work. There were a few yucky spots in the bathroom and the room. The sleeping rooms also need a good dose of paint and caulk. The hotel wants an... More