Francis Marion Hotel - Charleston South Carolina Hotels

Located three blocks from the spectacularly renovated aquarium and a ten minute walk to The Battery, Charleston's historic waterfront, The Francis Marion has a 75-year tradition of gracious service and elegant accommodations. When it was built in 1924, The Francis Marion was the largest hotel in the Carolinas - the Charleston Renaissance was in full bloom and the Francis Marion was the place to be.

Meticulously restored, The Francis Marion now combines 1920's style and grace with 21st-century comfort and convenience in the heart of historic Charleston on Marion Square. Amenities include complete spa services, the Swamp Fox Restaurant, a workout facility, piano music in the lounge and a Starbucks right on site.

As the only high-rise hotel in the historic district, the hotel offers spectacular views of Charleston's church steeples, antebellum mansions and famous harbor.

Francis Marion Hotel Property Information:

Rooms: 230
Floors: 12

Francis Marion Hotel Service

Family rooms
Fitness facility
Nonsmoking
Meeting room
Dining

Francis Marion Hotel Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 1600
Check-Out: 1200

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Charleston Events & Entertainment

Events

The Charleston Boat Show
Late January
Charleston Area Coliseum & Convention Center
(843) 762-3997

Lowcountry Oyster Festival
Late January
Boone Hall Plantation
(843) 577-4030

February

Lowcountry Coin Club Show
Early Februry
(843) 225-8456, (843) 200-7416, (843) 744-2072

Budwiser Lowcountry Blues Bash
Early-Mid February

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Mid-February
(843) 723-1748

March

French Quarter Art Walk
Early March
Downtown Charleston, SC
(843) 577-7100

Festival of Houses and Gardens
Mid-March 17- Mid-April
Downtown Charleston, SC
(843) 723-1623

The Garden Club of Charleston Annual

House and Garden Tours
Mid-late March
Downtown Charleston, SC
(843) 762-0091

South Carolina In-Water Boat Show

Late March – Early April
Brittlebank Park
(843) 579-0065

April

Flowertown Festival

Early April
Summerville, SC
(843) 871-9622

Cooper River Bridge Run
Early April
(843) 792-6611

Family Circle Cup
Mid-April
(800) 677-2293

World Grits Festival
Mid-April
St. George, SC
(843) 563-7943

Charleston’s Peak Blooming Season
March thru End of April

Blessing of the Fleet
Late April
Mt. Pleasant, SC
(843) 849-2061

French Quarter Art Walk
Early April
Downtown Charleston, SC
(843) 577-7100

May

Air Expo

Mid-May
Charleston Air Force Base
(843) 963-6341

Boone Hall Outdoor Pops Concert
Late May
Boone Hall Plantation
(843) 723-7528

Spoleto Arts Festival
Late May-mid-May 27 through Mid-June
(843) 722-2764

June

Charleston Greek Festival
Early June
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
(843) 577-2063

Charleston Maritime Festival
Mid-June
Maritime Center Complex, Downtown Charleston
(843) 722-1030

Annual 4^th of July Celebrations
July 4

Charleston: Patriots Point
(843) 884-2727

Brittlebank Park

(843) 577-3647

Summerville

(843) 821-7260

September

Moja Festival
Late September – Early October
(843) 724-7305

Annual Fall Candlelight Tour of Homes and Gardens
Mid-September 16 –Late October
The Preservation Society
(843) 722-4630

Scottish Games and Highland Gathering
Mid-September
(843) 224-7867

October

Charleston Corn Maize

Throughout October
Johns Island, SC
(843) 559-0788

A Taste of the Town
1^st Weekend in October
Summerville, SC
(843) 873-2931

The Taste of Charleston
2^nd weekend in October
(843) 577-4030

Touring the Tombstones
Mid-October
(843) 766-2080

Carolina Coastal Fair
Late October – Early November
Ladson, SC

November

Civil War Reenactment of the Battle of Secessionville
Boone Hall Plantation
November 20 & 21, 2004

December

5K Reindeer Walk/Run
Early December
161 East Bay Street at Cumberland St.
(843) 345-6906

Charleston Tree Lighting Ceremony

Early December
Marion Square
(800) 774-0006

Annual Charleston Parade of Boats
Early December
Charleston Harbor
(800) 774-0006

First Night – New Year’s Eve
December 31
(843) 853-6423

Charleston Destination Overview

Elegant and refined, Charleston mixes European charm with new world energy and excitement. The cityscape is one of beautiful buildings, winding streets and a touch of old world luxury, Charleston is the smaller, more comfortable New Orleans of the Upper South. The city was founded in 1670 and boomed as a center for rice and indigo trading. Since then, Charleston has occupied a prominent place in American history, and its beauty is recognized throughout the world. The streets of Charleston are lined with historic houses and narrow apartment buildings with stucco walls and wrought iron balconies (make sure to visit Calhoun Mansion).

There is something of a Caribbean flavor to Charleston, with its palm trees and welcoming feel. After strolling through the historic district, most visitors head to Waterfront Park. There they explore the landscaped square and boardwalks projecting into the river. White Point Gardens afford a view of the water with its gentle breezes that are cool in the heat of the day. The Charleston Museum is the oldest in the nation, dating from 1773.

The market area has old-fashioned, open stalls from which vendors sell all sorts of fascinating items. Charleston is located on the end of a small peninsula that points into the famous Charleston Harbor, from which traders and immigrants have disembarked for centuries. In the middle of the harbor sits Fort Sumter, the site of the battle that ignited the Civil War. A museum within the Fort tells the full story. The city was home to members of many Protestant denominations whose heritage survives in the wide variety of church buildings they constructed.

Many of these stately and beautifully appointed edifices were the first of their kind in America. Charleston Harbor was the point of entry over the years for persons of many cultures. Their influence has enriched the city. There are numerous points of interest just outside Charleston. The fabulous beaches draw visitors for water sports and relaxation.

Just beyond Charleston is Magnolia Plantation and Audubon Swamp Garden. The ornamental gardens are stunning in the summer when the flowers are in bloom. Visitors tour the grounds, the magnificent main house, and the out buildings, and then enjoy an ecological tour of the fascinating marshes and waterways from the comfort of a scenic tram ride. Charleston is known for its beauty and its easygoing pace, as well as for its priceless historic treasures. Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, and Family Fun have rated the city a Top Destination in the United States for value, #1 in friendliness, and #2 in the South for families.

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