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The Francis Marion Hotel - Charleston South Carolina

Overlooking downtown’s Marion Square, this historic 12-floor hotel has been a local landmark since opening in 1924.

Guestrooms feature deluxe European-style bed linens and marble bathrooms with pedestal sinks and brass fixtures.

The hotel’s Spa Adagio offers massages, wraps, and other skin and body treatments among soothing aromas and relaxing sounds.

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ADDRESS

387 King St 29403 Charleston , sc - USA

ATTRACTIONS

College of Charleston - 0.25 miles
Fort Sumter Tours - 0.5 miles
South Carolina Aquarium/IMAX - 0.5 miles
Old Market Place - 0.5 miles
Charleston Battery - 1.5 miles
Old Exchange - 1.5 miles
The Citadel - 2 miles
USS Yorktown - 5.5 miles
Boone Hall Plantation - 9.5 miles
Magnolia Plantation - 14 miles

Charleston International Airport (CHS): Approximate driving time is 18 minutes and distance is 12 miles.

Driving directions from Charleston International Airport: Exit the airport by following the signs for
I-26. Proceed east on I-26 for about eight miles. Take Exit 221/US-17. At the first stop sign, turn right onto King St. Hotel is one-half mile on right.

Taxis, airport shuttles, and rental cars are the most popular ways of getting from the airport to the hotel. Taxi fares range from $16–$25, and one-way shuttle fares range from $5–$15. Fees subject to change without notice. Car rentals are available through this Web site.

Getting around: The hotel is within several blocks of many attractions, so walking is a very popular way of getting around downtown. For under $5, guests can ride city buses or the Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) trolleys, and DASH is a very popular public transportation option. Fee subject to change without notice. For travel to outlying attractions, guests can make reservations on a tour bus, which can then pick them up at the hotel. Guests may call the hotel for details. Taxis are also a convenient option for getting around the area. Guests who plan extensive local travel may prefer to rent a car.

In city center

In historical district

Water nearby

ROOMS

This 1924 high-rise hotel offers 226 rooms, many with views of Charleston's historic harbor. Early-20th-century decor reflects the hotel's history, with features such as pedestal sinks and brass fixtures. Rooms have subdued color schemes in gold and tan. Premium European-style bedding includes overstuffed duvets and down pillows.

Air conditioning

Cable/satellite TV

Coffee/tea maker

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

Hypo-allergenic bedding available

Internet access - dial-up

Iron/ironing board

Multi-line phone

Non-smoking rooms

Pay movies

Premium bedding

Valet service

Voice mail

Wheelchair accessible

DINING

Swamp Fox Restaurant - This elegant restaurant serves classic Southern and low-country cuisine, including signature dishes like Deviled Crab Cakes with Fried Green Tomatoes and Peach-Glazed Pork Chops with Collard Greens.

Swamp Fox Bar - In the evenings, this is a stylish spot to enjoy live piano music and an Ankle Biter Cocktail, said to be the favorite drink of the hotel's namesake, General Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion.

AMENITIES & SERVICES

The hotel’s restorative $12-million renovation in 1996 won awards from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Classical Greek architecture and solid wood furniture set the tone for traditional services including a concierge, bell desk, and doorman. Modern updates include two ballrooms and six conference rooms equipped with high-speed Internet access for business and group functions. In addition, the College of Charleston's Lightsey Center is physically connected to the hotel with an additional 12,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space.

Guests with a extra leisure time enjoy Spa Adagio, a full-service spa located just below the hotel's lobby level. In addition to massages and skin-care options, the spa offers mud wraps, salt scrubs, and aromatherapy treatments.

Restaurant(s) in hotel

Porter/bellhop

Parking (valet)

Wake-up calls

Spa services on site

Safe-deposit box - front desk

Room service

Gift shops or newsstand

Number of rooms: 226

Fitness equipment

Dry cleaning service

Doorman/doorwoman

Audio-visual equipment

Banquet facilities

Bar/lounge

Business center

Catering

Complimentary newspapers in lobby

Concierge services

Conference room(s)

RECREATION

The hotel provides a well-equipped fitness center, located on the lower lobby level. In addition, the recreational activities listed below are available nearby; fees may apply.

Tennis

Swimming

Running track/path

Golfing

Fishing

Dock

Boating

POLICIES

Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 17 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

Check-in time is 4 PM

Check-out time is 12 PM

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