Enjoyed the Francis Marion
- June 30, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
From the moment we pulled up to the curb the staff was wonderful--friendly and professional. Our room was large and comfortable and our bathroom had plenty of counter space. It is and old building with old building quirks--it took us a minute or two to find the light switches--but to us that adds to the charm.
The Charleston Visitors Center is about a three minute walk from the hotel. We took advantage of the DASH trolley, which stops right at the hotel door.
We had one supper at the Swamp Fox Restaurant. The food was quite good and reasonably priced. The Starbucks in the lobby was convenient for a quick breakfast.
We enjoyed our stay at the Francis Marion and have already recommended the hotel to friends.
Great Place to Stay!
- June 11, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Clean rooms, friendly folks, comfy beds, great location, grand view, small bathroom - ya gotta juggle any electrical stuff - the best shrimp and grits.
One of our best all-time hotel experiences
- April 30, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Over the past 8 years, my girlfriend and I have stayed at many hotels across the country, and the Francis Marion definitely ranks as one our top 3!
I put in a request for a king-size bed and a room on a high floor a few days before arrival, neither of which posed any problems. Our room had a northerly view of the back of the hotel and environs, but we didn't care, since we didn't plan on seeing Charleston from our hotel room! Plus, as it was in the back, we didn't experience street noise, a definite plus. The room was sizable, the bathroom was just fine (like many hotels, the hair-dryer wasn't the best, nor was there a full-length mirror-both of which applied to my girlfriend!), the staff was very friendly and helpful, the lobby is gorgeous.
As to the smell noted in previous posts, we believe it to be the disinfectant used in cleaning the lobby, combined with the aroma from the fresh cuttings. Tea-olive was definitely in play. None of which bothered us.
Yes, the elevators were on the slow side, but we lost no more than 1 minute because of that. If this is bothersome, remember that this is an 80 year old hotel, and to put in quicker elevators is not possible with the structure of the hotel. Honestly, if this is someone's biggest peeve, there is a Holiday Inn a block away, where a delightfully sterile experience can be had.
We love Charleston, and most definitely plan on revisiting. When we do, we will absolutely stay at the Francis Marion.
Perfect stay!
- September 21, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
My daughter's entire wedding party stayed at the Francis Marion September 13 & 14, 2008 and we could not have wished for a better location, hotel and staff to support our needs! Not only is the hotel absolutely magnificent, the staff is extraordinarily helpful and cheerful. The rooms are spotless, confortable, the penthouse suites magnificent. We held both the rehearsal dinner and the Sunday brunch at the hotel, and let me tell you about the food! Absolutely delicious and again, great, great wait staff! I'll definitely plan on visiting Charleston again - to escape from the Boston-winters coming upon us very soon - and I'll stay again at the Francis Marion!