The Francis Marion Hotel - Reviews

Very traditional and lovely... – Posted Dec 23 2011

Excellent

Very traditional and lovely hotel , great location.... more on EasyToBook.com

Great location in the... – Posted Oct 11 2011

Excellent

Great location in the historic district. Can walk to all the attractions. Lots of nice restaurants nearby and excellent service.... more on MYTravelGuide

Charming, well appointed... – Posted Sep 15 2011

Excellent

Charming, well appointed southern historic landmark. Convenient central location. Warm attentive staff.... more on MYTravelGuide

This boutique hotel has some... – Posted Sep 8 2011

Good

This boutique hotel has some southern charm. The lobby is cute, the staff is welcoming and helpful, and the starbucks is convenient. The room was... more on MYTravelGuide

I loved everything about the... – Posted Aug 8 2011

Excellent

I loved everything about the hotel and my stay there, I got a great value for my money. I have never been able to afford to stay at the Francis... more on MYTravelGuide

Friendly staff. Nice beds.... – Posted Aug 1 2011

Good

Friendly staff. Nice beds. Good food.... more on MYTravelGuide

Convenient to the historic... – Posted Jul 31 2011

Excellent

Convenient to the historic district. Close to many good eating establishments. Close to the market area.... more on MYTravelGuide

Outstanding... – Posted Jul 4 2011

Horrible

This historic Inn was outstanding, the ambience, the beautifully decorated rooms, the little touches - water bottles, truffles on your pillow, the... more on Travelocity

Great location, and friendly... – Posted Jun 23 2011

Good

Great location, and friendly staff. Comfortable amenities, older hotel so do not expect new rooms.... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel was convenient to all... – Posted Jun 20 2011

Good

Hotel was convenient to all downtown attractions, able to walk or use free shuttle service during our stay, although room was small with small... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff was very efficient and... – Posted May 17 2011

Good

Staff was very efficient and knowledgeable. Public areas were impressive. Rooms were quite small and not overly clean... more on MYTravelGuide

We have stayed at the Francis ... – Posted May 9 2011

Excellent

We have stayed at the Francis Marion every time we've gone to Charleston. We love the location (close to downtown shops and restaurants), the style... more on MYTravelGuide

Charleston in December... – Posted Feb 8 2011

Good

The room was small but nice.Weather was cold and rainy, but doorman gave us an umbrella to use when walking to restaurants.Close to the historic... more on Travelocity

Love Charleston!... – Posted Jan 3 2011

Excellent

Beautiful historic hotel in the heart of the city.Very comfortable rooms but small bathroom.We were able to walk or takethe free trolley everywhere... more on Travelocity

A wonderful place to stay.... – Posted Nov 28 2010

Excellent

A wonderful place to stay.... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel is a refurbished... – Posted Nov 6 2010

Excellent

The hotel is a refurbished old-time hotel. Great big lobby with lots of seating areas. The room we had was close to the elevator and yet we never... more on MYTravelGuide

Amazing. My girlfriend and I... – Posted Oct 12 2010

Excellent

Amazing. My girlfriend and I were very satisfied with the overall quality, staff, and location on top of the rate through priceline.com. I would just ... more on MYTravelGuide

Excellent hotel in a great... – Posted Sep 12 2010

Excellent

Excellent hotel in a great area of downtown Charleston.... more on MYTravelGuide

Bell Boys and front staff... – Posted Aug 28 2010

Excellent

Bell Boys and front staff sold us on the Hotel. Decorative of the 1930's and well kept. Everyone friendly and exceptional in courtesy. I have stayed... more on MYTravelGuide

Francis Marion Hotel... – Posted Jun 28 2010

Good

Great Location!... more on Travelocity

We liked everything about... – Posted Apr 12 2010

Excellent

We liked everything about this hotel re-facilities, location and staff.Nothing.“We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The facilities, room,... more on MYTravelGuide

The rooms were well... – Posted Apr 10 2010

Excellent

The rooms were well appointed, beds and pillows comfortable, berdering on elegant. It is an older hotel, but well kept.It was all great. No ... more on MYTravelGuide

Location to downtown... – Posted Jan 4 2010

Excellent

Location to downtown activities.Thin walls.“The Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston has excellent accommodations and is located within walking... more on MYTravelGuide

Location nice, hotel staff... – Posted Oct 28 2009

Excellent

Location nice, hotel staff was friendly.View from room.“Excellent.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice lobby, andgood location... – Posted Sep 21 2009

Good

Nice lobby, andgood location.Did not feel secure at night.“Rooms were clean and nice though a little run down. Chipped bathtub coating and worn... more on MYTravelGuide

Awesome locations. All the... – Posted Sep 10 2009

Excellent

Awesome locations. All the bars and great dinning one direction, shops the other. Perfect location to see all Charleston has to offer.Bathroom was... more on MYTravelGuide

Close to everything in the... – Posted Aug 19 2009

Excellent

Close to everything in the downtown area.Bathroom was small but managable.“Hotel has a friendly atmosphere and the staff is very friendly and helpful.... more on MYTravelGuide

The Hotel!... – Posted Jul 28 2009

Okay

Hotel was not what we expected. There were only a few pieces of equipment in the workout facility, most of which, didn't work.The lazy river is the... more on Travelocity

Friendly, and accommodating... – Posted Jul 25 2009

Good

Friendly, and accommodating staff.Rooms wall need painting.“Downtown-like location, with a nearby parking garage with $12.00 self-park in and out... more on MYTravelGuide

Great staff!! They were very ... – Posted Jul 25 2009

Good

Great staff!! They were very helpful and made our stay excellent.The room and bathroom in the room are very small.“This hotel had a nice public area.... more on MYTravelGuide

locationtiny bathroom“Old... – Posted Jul 14 2009

Excellent

locationtiny bathroom“Old world feeling with modern updates”... more on MYTravelGuide

A very lovely, older, Hotel!... – Posted Jul 13 2009

Excellent

Had a very nice stay in this Hotel.Everything was within walking distance. The employees are very nice and very helpful.The rooms were very clean and ... more on Travelocity

Gorgeous, luxurious main... – Posted Jul 4 2009

Good

Gorgeous, luxurious main lobby.No swimming pool in 96 degree heat.“Tries hard for 4 stars and almost makes it. Valet/bellboy staff works hard but... more on MYTravelGuide

Enjoyed the Francis Marion... – Posted Jun 30 2009

Excellent

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... more on Travelocity

Great Place to Stay!... – Posted Jun 11 2009

Good

Clean rooms, friendly folks, comfy beds, great location, grand view, small bathroom - ya gotta juggle any electrical stuff - the best shrimp and... more on Travelocity

Centrally located, walked... – Posted Jun 2 2009

Excellent

Centrally located, walked everywhere in the city.Some of the fixtures needed upgraded.“Friendly staff, comfortable lobby, Starbucks. Adjacent parking ... more on MYTravelGuide

Location was great.Small... – Posted May 19 2009

Good

Location was great.Small bathrooms.“This hotel had a great location, right by the park and blocks from the market.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Thin walls.“Staff... – Posted May 14 2009

Good

Location.Thin walls.“Staff was very friendly, excellent location in downtown Charleston. Older hotel and bathrooms reflect that. Could hear every... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful bedding, very... – Posted May 2 2009

Excellent

Beautiful bedding, very clean, friendly and perfect location.Air conditioning was hard to regulate. Halls were freezing, but not a big issue.“We were ... more on MYTravelGuide

One of our best all-time... – Posted Apr 30 2009

Excellent

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... more on Travelocity

Very historic.AC was broken... – Posted Apr 20 2009

Okay

Very historic.AC was broken and never got fixed until 4:30 am on the last day of our stay.“Very small room, only queen bed, cramped andAC was broken... more on MYTravelGuide

When problems occurred, staff ... – Posted Apr 16 2009

Good

When problems occurred, staff responded quickly and appropriately.Felt old, but not elegant. Had to change rooms twice.“Despite having to change... more on MYTravelGuide

Very nice, clean and... – Posted Apr 14 2009

Excellent

Very nice, clean and historical.Was not as close walking distance as I would have liked to the sites.“Very nice, would stay here again.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel staff was extremely ... – Posted Apr 13 2009

Good

The hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpful.“For an older hotel, it was very well maintained. The location was very desirable as there was no... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean, convenient,... – Posted Apr 12 2009

Good

Clean, convenient, comfortable andwonderful restaurant.Only parking available is ramp at additional cost.“Beautiful hotel. Wasn't impressed with the... more on MYTravelGuide

The bed was very comfortable... – Posted Apr 12 2009

Good

The bed was very comfortable.The room and the bathroom were unusually small.“Beautiful historical hotel. We had a great stay. Though the room was... more on MYTravelGuide

Friendly, helpful staff;... – Posted Apr 11 2009

Excellent

Friendly, helpful staff; beautiful lobby andgood location.Small bathroom.“A nicely renovated hotel with very helpful and friendly staff in a good... more on MYTravelGuide