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The Jasmine HousevsFrancis Marion Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Francis Marion Hotel ranks significantly higher than Jasmine House Inn. Francis Marion Hotel ranks #10 in Charleston with endorsements from 7 publications including Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Fodor's.
The Jasmine House
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Lonely Planet
64 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $149/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Flatscreen TV
"A stay here is like living in a grand Charleston home without the real-estate closing." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"Housed in a beautifully renovated mansion dating to 1843, the Jasmine House Inn has all the charm of a B&B and the comfort of an upscale hotel, plus a central location." Full review
"Pinched between two spry palmettos—South Carolina's state tree—this inn is a postcard of antebellum charm." Full review
"A sister property of the lovely Indigo Inn, this Greek revival, apricot-colored mansion across the street offers a bit more intimacy and privacy with its 11 well-appointed rooms." Full review
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
"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.
"A $14-million award-winning restoration has returned this historic hotel to its original elegance." Full review
Upscale
"Still considered one of Charleston's grand dames, the historic Francis Marion Hotel has lost some of its luster." Full review
"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
"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
8.0
"The grand dame of historic Charleston hotels, the Francis Marion is a throwback to days when travellers expected no-frills elegance." Full review
"An elegant, historic hotel in the heart of Charleston with a luxurious spa and fabulous onsite dining." Full review
"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"