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Tides Folly BeachvsFrancis Marion Hotel
Tides Folly Beach and Francis Marion Hotel are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Francis Marion Hotel ranks significantly better than Tides Folly Beach. Francis Marion Hotel comes in at 83 with recommendations from 7 sources such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
Tides Folly Beach
Oyster
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
1 Center Street, PO Box 68, Folly Beach, SC 29439
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterMid-Range
"The Tides Folly Beach is a solid mid-range hotel that is notably clean and modern." Full review
Fodor's "At the end of Folly Beach’s main drag stands this recently revamped oceanfront property—the only of its kind on the island." Full review
Afar Magazine "A short drive from Charleston, islands hug the coastline and offer a lovely selection of beaches, each with its own personality." 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"
