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Kiawah Island Golf ResortvsFrancis Marion Hotel
Francis Marion Hotel and Kiawah Island Golf Resort are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Francis Marion Hotel ranks significantly higher than Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Francis Marion Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 7 publications including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster
12 Kiawah Beach Dr., Kiawah Island, SC 29455
From $299/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "An amazing 255-room luxury waterfront hotel and spa that is one of the most prestigious resorts in the country yet is still kid-friendly." Full review
Star Service "In a renowned self-contained seaside community, 21 miles south of Charleston, this property comprises two resort villages, East Beach and West Beach." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Located just south of Charleston, South Carolina, the Kiawah Island Golf Resort is an eco-friendly luxury resort along 10 miles of pristine beach" 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
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"
