HISTORY, INFORMATION, AND RATES
Named for General Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox” of the American Revolution, the hotel opened in 1924 as the largest and grandest in the Carolinas. It was originally built by local investors at a cost of $1.5 million from plans by noted New York architect W.L. Stoddart, who also built the gracious Poinsett Hotel in Greenville, SC. Throughout the years, many notable historic and famous clientele enjoyed the hotel’s full service and convenient location. In 1996, an extensive restoration earned the hotel the esteemed National Trust Award and once again the Francis Marion opened its doors as Charleston’s Grand Hotel. More recent refurbishments have added to the comforts of today and enhanced the hotel’s historic ambiance with sleek room décor reminiscent of the 1920’s grandeur
Today, our traditional services continue to provide doorman and bell service, concierge, valet parking, room service, wireless Internet services, business center, newsstand, gift shop, Spa Adagio, Starbucks™ and a well-equipped fitness center. Guests can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar, a Charleston restaurant, known for its artfully prepared dishes using local farm fresh ingredients. Or simply relax with cocktails and jazz piano music in The Swamp Fox Bar.
The Francis Marion Hotel is 100% non-smoking hotel.
Traditional Room - One Queen Bed - $189.00 plus taxes and fees **SOLD OUT**
Traditional Rooms: Beautifully restored room offering one queen with heavenly pillow-top mattress and luxurious bedding with triple sheeting. Features marble and granite bathroom, dedicated work area with desk, a vanity, complimentary wireless internet, flat-panel TV with HD cable, coffee maker. Higher floor rooms offer unsurpassed views of the historic Charleston harbor.
Traditional Room - Two Double Beds - $189.00 plus taxes and fees **SOLD OUT**
Traditional Rooms: Beautifully restored room offering two double beds with heavenly pillow-top mattress and luxurious bedding with triple sheeting. Features marble and granite bathroom, dedicated work area with desk, a vanity, complimentary wireless internet, flat-panel TV with HD cable, coffee maker. Higher floor rooms offer unsurpassed views of the historic Charleston harbor.
Deluxe Room - One King Bed - $239.00 plus taxes and fees **SOLD OUT**
Deluxe Rooms: Large, beautifully restored room offering one king with heavenly pillow-top mattress and luxurious bedding with triple sheeting. Features sitting area, marble and granite bathroom, dedicated work area with desk, a vanity, complimentary wireless internet, flat-panel TV with HD cable, coffee maker and small refrigerator. Higher floor rooms offer unsurpassed views of the historic Charleston harbor.
CHECK-IN TIME: 4:00pm CHECK-OUT TIME: 12:00pm
TAXES AND FEES:
The above rates are subject to tax rate of 6% Occupancy and 8% State Tax, and $2.00 optional destination fee.
A credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. The hotel will charge 1 night room and tax to the credit card approximately 30 days prior to arrival. Debit or Credit card must be presented at check-in and will be authorized for the amount of your stay, plus an amount to cover incidentals.
Rates above are based for 1-2 persons per room. Rooms with two beds can accommodate up to four persons – the 3rd and 4th persons will be an additional $10 per person/per night.
All rates are quoted in USD.
PARKING:
Self Parking is available at $20 per night in the city-owned garage next door to the hotel. Valet services are available for $28 per night, plus taxes.
