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Francis Marion HotelvsCharleston's NotSo Hostel
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Francis Marion Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Charleston's NotSo Hostel. Francis Marion Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 7 reviewers including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Francis Marion Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Independent
387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Wrought-iron railings, crown moldings, and decorative plasterwork speak of the elegance of 1924, when the Francis Marion was the largest hotel in the Carolinas." Full review
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For the best view and quiet factor, go for the rooms that face King Street and are as close to the top floor as you can get.
Frommer's "A $14-million award-winning restoration has returned this historic hotel to its original elegance." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Still considered one of Charleston's grand dames, the historic Francis Marion Hotel has lost some of its luster." Full review
Star Service "At Marion Square, the Francis Marion is diagonally across the park from Embassy Suites and close to restaurants and shopping but a long walk north of the historic and market districts." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Location, location, location is the main draw of this historic hotel, set just across the street from Marion Square, home to the Charleston Farmers Market." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The grand dame of historic Charleston hotels, the Francis Marion is a throwback to days when travellers expected no-frills elegance." Full review
Jetsetter "An elegant, historic hotel in the heart of Charleston with a luxurious spa and fabulous onsite dining." Full review
Independent "The marble floors and crystal chandelier of the spacious lobby match the style levels of any of its peers...the rooms are unfussy and have a classic, traditional feel"
Charleston's NotSo Hostel
Rough Guide Frommer's Oyster Fodor's
Lonely Planet
156 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
Rough Guide "Appealing, very friendly hostel in a double-porched 1850 house on the northern edge of downtown."
Frommer's "This is an excellent bargain considering the Historic District is within walking distance (in fact, it’s the only hostel in the city)." Full review
OysterBudget
"An affordable option in historic downtown Charleston that's popular with young budget travelers and backpackers... clean and simple rooms." Full review
Fodor's "A small enclave of 1840s-era buildings make up this homey, idyllic hostel." Full review
Lonely Planet "Housed mainly in a wonderful 1840 dwelling complete with atmospheric blue porches and an odd, twin-matching architecture setup, Charleston's one hostel is creaky and inviting." Full review
