Francis Marion Hotel

387 King St., Charleston, SC 29403 United States (USA) near Exit 221 on I-26 (~1.1mi)
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4.0 Star Property
32.786210-79.936560
+1-800-219-2797
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  • Fitness center on property
  • 227 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • Hotel has 12 floors
  • Hotel has 30 suites
  • Check in: 4:00 PM
  • Check out: 12:00 PM
  • Group score of 10.0/10
  • 12 meeting rooms in property

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Check Rates Carolina in The Morning Package Deluxe Room - Free Wireless Internet King Includes Buffet Breakfast
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Check Rates Carolina in The Morning Package Separate Living Room - Free Wireless Internet Includes Buffet Breakf
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Check Rates Carolina in The Morning Package Traditional Room 1 Queen or 2 Double Beds - Free WiFi Includes Buffe
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Check Rates Carolina in The Morning Package View Of Charleston Harbor Free Wireless Interne Includes Buffet Brea
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Check Rates Carriages and Cocoa Deluxe Room - Free Wireless Internet King
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Check Rates Carriages and Cocoa Larger Room - Free Wireless Internet 2 Double Beds
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Check Rates Carriages and Cocoa Separate Living Room - Free Wireless Internet
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Check Rates Deluxe Room 2 Double Beds Harbor View
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Check Rates Heart Of Charleston Romance Package Deluxe Room - Free Wireless Internet King Elegant Accommodations
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Check Rates Only Rate Deluxe Room - Free Wireless Internet King Room Only Rate 10% Commission Free WiFi
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Check Rates Swamp Fox Dining Package Deluxe Room - Free Wireless Internet King Package Includes 75usd Dining Cre
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Check Rates Swamp Fox Dining Package Separate Living Room - Free Wireless Internet Package Includes 75usd Dining
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Check Rates Swamp Fox Dining Package Traditional Room 1 Queen or 2 Double Beds - Free WiFi Package Includes 75us
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Check Rates Swamp Fox Dining Package View Of Charleston Harbor Free Wireless Interne Package Includes 75usd Dini
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Local Attractions

Located in the Heart of the Historic District

Verified Reviews of The Francis Marion Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very comfortable beds and room!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Karen the concierge was fabulous and so was the driver, Charles.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 26 to Wed Oct 30 2024 at a $271.99 average nightly rate.
"Perfect place for a gathering of friends."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The Francis Marion provided my friends and me, who all came to Charleston from different parts of the country, with a wonderful experience! It's beautifully located, the lobby was welcoming and comfortable and the amenities were excellent. And I can't say enough about the helpful staff! It really was a great choice for our gathering.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 17 to Thu Sep 19 2024 at a $217.99 average nightly rate.
"What a great experience!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We were in Charleston for the engagement party of our son. This hotel was outstanding in every way. Beautiful to the eye. Great staff and personnel. We especially enjoyed the Swap Fox Restaurant and our wonderful waitress, Sylvie. She was terrific. We could not more highly recommend this hotel and restaurant.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 08 to Sun Aug 11 2024 at a $239.20 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 15-Aug-2024:
Thank you for the wonderful review Robert! It is always a delight to see when our guests admire the beauty of our grand hotel and we take great pride in honoring the historical nature of our property. We pride ourselves in our service and I will share your kind words with our entire team. Sylvie and the team at Swamp Fox Restaurant will be thrilled to see that you mentioned them personally and we appreciate the high recommendation! We look forward to seeing you again soon when your travels bring you back to Charleston!
"Very Nice!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very professional and accommodating staff at the front desk.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 22 to Thu Jul 25 2024 at a $239.98 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 15-Aug-2024:
Beverly, we thank you for noticing the professionalism and hospitality of our front desk staff. Each member of our team strives to provide an extraordinary experience for each of our valued guests and we are so happy that you noticed our Southern Hospitality and great service. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back to the historic Francis Marion Hotel in the near future!
"Different views"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
When booking we were told we had a Harbor view and a Queen Bed. The View was pushing it and the bed was a full size🤷‍♀️Staff was very nice but it would have been better if we knew ahead and we may have upgraded.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 07 to Tue Jul 09 2024 at a $215.20 average nightly rate.
"Each staff member who I encountered had excellent customer service. It was a wonderful experience."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
It has been a long time since I felt comfortable and completely safe in a hotel. Good job.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 19 to Sun Apr 21 2024 at a $414.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 24-Apr-2024:
Thank you for this wonderful feedback! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and were comfortable while visiting our hotel. We strive to make every guest feel right at home at our historic property and it's great to hear that it is noticed. We would be thrilled to have you stay with us in the future when your travels bring you back to Charleston!
"Hotel is nice."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Nice Hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 24 to Mon Mar 25 2024 at a $219.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 27-Mar-2024:
Thank you for your feedback Richard. It's so nice to see that you enjoyed your time at our property and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
"Nice Hotel!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Nice Hotel!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 24 to Mon Mar 25 2024 at a $219.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 27-Mar-2024:
Thank you for your feedback Richard. It's so nice to see that you enjoyed your time at our property and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
"Very Nice Rooms"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Very nice room.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 10 to Mon Mar 11 2024 at a $366.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 15-Mar-2024:
Thank you for your feedback Shirley. It's so wonderful to hear this type of feedback from our guests. We thank you for choosing the Francis Marion Hotel for your stay and we look forward to seeing you again when your travels bring you back to Charleston!
"Love this place! "
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Staff wonderful! Great restaurant staff. Beautiful place. Can't wait to go back.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jan 06 to Mon Jan 08 2024 at a $277.49 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 15-Mar-2024:
Hello Jill, We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your time at our property! Our entire staff strive to provide extraordinary service to all of our valued guests and it is wonderful to receive this type of feedback. We will be sure to share your comments with our onsite restaurant, Swamp Fox, and our culinary team as they take great pride in the meals and service they provide. We are happy that you were able to visit us just before our 100th Anniversary in February and we look forward to seeing you again in the very near future!
"Excellent!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Never had an issue here and the excellence continues. Great place to stay. Service is superior. Staff is always polite and attentive. Just a good way to start your visit and end your time in Charleston. Kudos to all.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 16 to Sun Dec 17 2023 at a $236.23 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 10-Jan-2024:
Thank you for sharing your feedback Mitchell. I am happy to see that you are receiving the level of service that the historic Francis Marion Hotel is known for. We are celebrating our 100th Anniversary in February 2024 so putting our guests first and priding ourselves in our service has certainly stood the test of time. Thank you for your continued business and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
"Lovely Historic Hotel!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I love The Francis Marion Hotel for it's history and location. The staff are wonderful and the hotel beautifully maintained.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Dec 10 to Mon Dec 11 2023 at a $209.00 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 10-Jan-2024:
Thank you for your review Kristy. I am so happy to see that you enjoyed your time at our historic hotel in downtown Charleston. We pride ourselves in our service and it is so nice to see that our guests notice the extra effort that goes into making every guest feel like a true VIP. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to seeing you again when your travels bring you back to Charleston.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 2882 guest reviews

Property Description

The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, complete spa services at Spa Adagio, and gourmet coffee from Port City Java. A full array of business services is available for conferences and meetings. Host an elegant wedding in one of our ballrooms or a business meeting in one of our conference rooms. In addition to 14,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, the Francis Marion Hotel is pleased to announce the opening of the new Carolina Ballroom and Conference Center. The new conference facility features 7,000 square feet of total conference space, including a 4,500 square ft elegant ballroom overlooking Marion Square. The Francis Marion Hotel also provides all the traditional services one expects from a grand hotel: a doorman and bell service, concierge, valet parking, room service, wireless internet services, business center, newsstand and gift shop and a well equipped fitness center.

What you need to know

Hotel Features – Built in 1924, and named after a Revolutionary War hero, the timeless 12-story Francis Marion Hotel features outstanding amenities that cater to travelers' needs. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel has been wholly restored, and contains a sophisticatedly appointed marble lobby. It also lies directly across from Marion Square, and each suite offers magnificent views of Charleston.

Guest Rooms – The Francis Marion Hotel boasts 233 spacious guest rooms that are chicly decorated, and equipped with top-of-the-line amenities. Seven Penthouse Suites and ten Suites offer a wide range of lodging options. From voicemail and convenient data ports, high-speed wireless Internet to in-room movies, guests have plenty of highlights to enjoy. Take pleasure each night in a fully furnished bed with delicate European-style bedding. Also, each room offers beautiful marble bathrooms along with Gilchrist & Soames bath goods.

Amenities – The Francis Marion Hotel features the admired Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar, serving meals from a menu with a delectable Southern influence. The hotel also offers a concierge desk, day spa, fitness facility, and business center.

Nearby Attractions – There are plenty of wonderful things to explore in Charleston. Nearly all of Charleston's main attractions, galleries, quaint shops, and restaurants are within walking distance. The famous Marion Square lies directly across the street, and is home to Charleston's Farmers Market, open each Saturday from April through December.

Expert Tip – The hotel offers various activity packages such as the Discover Charleston and Picnic on the Ashley packages, enabling guests to experience the beauty and historic sites for a reasonable price. You can even enjoy a wonderful picnic for two and visit one of the following plantations: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Drayton Hall, or Middleton Place.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Year of Last Renovation: 2004
Floors: 12
Rooms: 227
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 204
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 30
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 12 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 18000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 500 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 5.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 12:00pm-12:00am
Ownership: Packwood Management
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
72 hours prior
Nightly Parking: $10
Total Taxes: 12.50%
Total Misc Fees: $2.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 13.50%
Parking Fee: 17.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 22.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 22.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 100.00 Per Hour (For first two hours)
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 12.50 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 14.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 19.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 26.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 28.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 18.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 42.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 50.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 9.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 10.00 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 40.00 Per Item
Banquet Soda: 4.00 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 4.00 Per Item

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Charge for early check out
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Garage
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

20 minutes from Charleston International Airport.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Our Swamp Fox Restaurant serves a wonderful breakfast buffet daily from 7am - 11am. This buffet is $15++ each weekday, and $20++ each Saturday and Sunday morning. The restaurant also has a regular breakfast menu guests can order from as well.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Callie's Hot Little Biscuit - Enjoy delicious homemade biscuits and other breakfast items. Located 0.3 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.
  • Lunch: FIG - A farm-to-table restaurant offering a seasonal menu with a focus on local ingredients. Located 0.4 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.
  • Dinner: Husk - A popular restaurant known for its Southern cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. Located 0.5 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.
  • Activity: Charleston City Market - Explore this historic market filled with local vendors selling crafts, artwork, and souvenirs. Located 0.2 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.

    • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Daily - A trendy cafe serving breakfast bowls, sandwiches, and coffee. Located 0.3 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.
  • Lunch: Hominy Grill - A beloved Southern restaurant offering classics like shrimp and grits and fried chicken. Located 0.7 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.
  • Dinner: 167 Raw - A popular seafood restaurant known for its fresh oysters and lobster rolls. Located 0.6 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.
  • Activity: Charleston Waterfront Park - Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the waterfront and take in the beautiful views of the harbor. Located 0.8 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.

    • Day 3

  • Breakfast: The Obstinate Daughter - A charming cafe serving breakfast dishes with a Mediterranean twist. Located 5.2 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.
  • Lunch: Poogan's Porch - A Southern restaurant located in a Victorian townhouse. Enjoy classics like fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits. Located 0.6 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.
  • Dinner: The Ordinary - A seafood-focused restaurant housed in a historic bank building. Known for its raw bar and seafood towers. Located 0.9 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.
  • Activity: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens - Explore the beautiful gardens and learn about the history of this historic plantation. Located 12.5 miles from The Francis Marion Hotel.

Previously known as:
The Francis Marion Hotel

Group vs. Individual Rates at Francis Marion Hotel

Rate fluctuations of Francis Marion Hotel

This chart illustrates trends of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting quotes and the best online individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group bid was entered. The most competitive group or meeting displayed is 98.1% in the month of July 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $341 in the month of May 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Francis Marion Hotel in a month when rates are lower.

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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Francis Marion Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Francis Marion Hotel.

Feel free to use the Francis Marion Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Charleston event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sqft.)		 Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Carolina Ballroom 110 x 41 x 16 4510 320/400 -- 300 -- -- -- 28/23 420 550 --
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Carolina Ballroom

This is the hotel's largest and newest ballroom. There are two adjoining prefunction areas that work well for breaks and registration. The room has a built in sound system. All other A/V equipment may be rented for an additional fee. Both wired and wireless internet services are available in the ballroom for a fee.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
4510 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
110 x 41 x 16 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Carolina Ballroom Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
Carolina Ballroom Meeting Space Thumbnail 2
Photo of Carolina Ballroom
Carolina A		 55 x 41 x 16 2255 128/160 -- 150 54 45 -- 14/11 200 225 --
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Carolina A

This is half of the Carolina Ballroom. An air wall divides it from Carolina B. It has a beautiful prefunction space with a wall of floor to ceiling windows that overlooks a park. The prefunction space works well for registration or break setup. Carolina A has a built in sound system. All other A/V equipment and internet connections are available for a fee. Please see Carolina Ballroom entry for interior photos of the ballroom. The photo attached to this entry is of the prefunction space.
Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
2255 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
55 x 41 x 16 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Carolina A
Carolina B		 55 x 41 x 16 2255 128/160 -- 150 54 45 -- 14/11 200 225 --
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Carolina B

This is half of the Carolina Ballroom. An air wall divides it from Carolina A. It has a prefunction space that works well for registration or break setup. Carolina B has a built in sound system. All other A/V equipment and internet connections are available for a fee. Please see Carolina Ballroom entry for interior photos of the ballroom.
Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
2255 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
55 x 41 x 16 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Colonial Ballroom 106 x 34 x 20 3604 240/300 -- 200 -- -- -- 23/18 320 400 --
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Colonial Ballroom

The Colonial Ballroom is one of the historic ballrooms of the hotel. It has soaring ceilings with brass chandeliers, a beutiful carved wood fireplace and floor to ceiling windows overlooking a park. Features a built in sound system and black-out drapes for business meetings. All other A/V equipment and internet connections are available for a fee.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
3604 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
106 x 34 x 20 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
8
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Colonial Ballroom
Gold Ballroom 86 x 35 x 24 3010 160/200 -- 150 50 45 -- 19/15 250 300 --
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Gold Ballroom

The Gold Ballroom is one of the hotel's historic ballrooms. It features soaring ceilings with crystal chandeliers, an antique fireplace and mirror, and gorgeous hard wood floors. This ballroom does not have a built in sound system. All A/V equipment and internet connections are available for a fee. There is prefunction space adjacent to the ballrom that works well for breaks and registration.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
3010 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
86 x 35 x 24 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Gold Ballroom
Calhoun Room 48 x 34 x 8 1632 80/100 -- 60 34 30 34 --/-- 100 175 --
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Calhoun Room

The Calhoun Room is the hotel's largest general meeting room. It has a built in sound system. All other A/V equipment and internet connections are available for an additional fee.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1632 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
48 x 34 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Columns:
2
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Pinckney Room 32 x 28 x 8 896 48/60 -- 40 -- 26 28 --/-- 50 75 --
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Pinckney Room

The Pinckney Room works well for small meetings or as a meal room for mid-sized meetings. It does not have any built in A/V equipment. All A/V equipment and internet connections are available for an additional fee.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
896 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
32 x 28 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Columns:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Drayton Room 33 x 17 x 8 561 24/30 -- 25 -- -- 24 --/-- 30 20 --
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Drayton Room

All other A/V equipment and internet connections are available for a fee.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
561 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
33 x 17 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Columns:
1
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Laurens Room 34 x 16 x 8 544 24/30 -- 25 -- 20 24 --/-- 35 30 --
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Laurens Room

All other A/V equipment and internet connections are available for a fee.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
544 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
34 x 16 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Rutledge Room 34 x 16 x 8 544 24/30 -- 25 -- 20 24 --/-- 35 30 --
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Rutledge Room

All other A/V equipment and internet connections are available for a fee.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
544 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
34 x 16 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Middleton Room 33 x 16 x 9 528 24/30 -- 25 -- 18 20 --/-- 35 30 --
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Middleton Room

All A/V equipment and internet connections are available for an additional fee.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
528 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
33 x 16 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Parkview Room 29 x 14 x 9 420 24/30 -- 18 -- -- 18 --/-- 30 -- --
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Parkview Room

The Parkview Room is the private dining room of the Hotel's restaurant. It is also used for small meetings. All A/V equipment and internet connections are available for an additional fee.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
420 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
29 x 14 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Rutledge 34 x 16 x 8 0 --/-- -- 25 -- 20 24 --/-- 35 20 --
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Rutledge

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
0 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
34 x 16 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    Carolina Room 110 x 41 x 16 0 --/-- -- 300 -- -- -- --/55 420 550 --
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    Carolina Room

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    0 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    110 x 41 x 16 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
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      FAQs about The Francis Marion Hotel

      What time is check in?

      Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

      What time is check out?

      Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

      How many rooms does The Francis Marion Hotel have?

      There are 227 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

      Is there any meeting space at The Francis Marion Hotel?

      Yes, they have 12 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

      What kind of breakfast is at The Francis Marion Hotel?

      Our Swamp Fox Restaurant serves a wonderful breakfast buffet daily from 7am - 11am. This buffet is $15++ each weekday, and $20++ each Saturday and Sunday morning. The restaurant also has a regular breakfast menu guests can order from as well.

      Can I get a AAA rate at The Francis Marion Hotel?

      Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

      Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Francis Marion Hotel?

      Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

      Is there a gym at The Francis Marion Hotel?

      Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

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