Set in the heart of
Charleston across from Marion Square, this historic hotel features a full-service Spa Adagio and an on-site restaurant serving classic southern cuisine. The French Quarter is 1 km away. Originally built in 1924, the Francis Marion Hotel features free free WiFi and a fully equipped fitness centre. A gift shop, Starbucks Coffee shop, and full-service are on site as well. Free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with high-definition cable channels, HBO, and Showtime are provided in every room. Extras include a desk and custom-made vanities. While staying at the Francis Marion, guests can enjoy regional specialities for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Swamp Fox Restaurant. Live jazz music along with cocktails is also available at the hotel's Swamp Fox Bar. The College of Charleston, the Gibbes Museum of Art and the Charleston Museum are all within 1.3 km from the Francis Marion Hotel. This hotel also borders the King Street shopping district.