The Francis Marion Hotel - Charleston, South Carolina - A Full Service Staff Providing Southern Hospitality

The Francis Marion Hotel is located at 387 King Street in Charleston, South Carolina. It is a grand hotel that has been known as one of the areas largest since it's opening in 1924. The hotel was named after the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, also known as the Swamp Fox. The hotel rises twelve stories above the Charleston Historic District and offers glorious panoramic views of the city's church steeples, famous harbor, and antebellum mansions. The full-service hotel is set in the heart of downtown and provides easy access to the vast array of Charleston's historic attractions.

In 1996, the hotel underwent a $12 million renovation that refurbished 230 guest rooms, 10 suites, and 4 penthouse suites. Today the guestrooms feature plush furnishing and marble bathrooms. The guestrooms provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voice-mail and data ports to on-demand movie selections. European-style bedding with overstuffed down pillows and duvets are plentiful. The guest bathrooms boast brass fixtures, pedestal sinks, and Judith Jackson Spa bath products. The Francis Marion is a smoke-free hotel, which extends to its guestrooms and public space. There is a dry cleaning and laundry service available to its guests for a nominal fee, as well as a full service concierge to do all planning, arranging, and need meeting.

On-site amenities include a fitness center that offers top of the line Precor machines. From Schwinn recumbent bikes to Precor treadmills the gym has everything you need to shed the extra pounds gained while on vacation. There are two LCD televisions for convenience and time passing. The hotel also offers a full service spa to be enjoyed post-workout. The Spa Adagio provides services such as massage therapy, skin care rejuvenation packages, body treatments, nail care, and hair removal. The concierge is happy to arrange a day of relaxation at the exclusive spa.

An extensive choice of meeting and conference spaces are available in the hotel. There is an on-site business center that offers a large meeting room (4,500 square feet), valet parking, complimentary wireless service, data ports and fax machines, and a professional staff member to meet your business needs. Ten additional meeting rooms are available, totaling 19,000 square feet.

Dining options include the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar which features Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Executive Chef Simon Andrews creates regional specialties that emphasize local fruits and vegetables. The restaurant is known for its award-winning shrimp and grits, a local favorite. Guests can also enjoy live jazz pianoFriday and Saturday nights while sipping cocktails. The restaurant also has a private dining room, the Parkview that seats thirty and overlooks King Street and Marion Square Park. The space is used for events and small parties. Reservations are highly recommended.

Located downtown on Marion Square, the hotel is within walking distance of the magnificent gardens, house museums, antique shops, local boutiques, restaurants and nightlife that has made Charleston one of the south's premier cities.