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Francis Marion HotelvsZero George Street
Both Zero George Street and Francis Marion Hotel are rated highly by experts. On balance, Zero George Street is the choice of most writers compared to Francis Marion Hotel. Zero George Street comes in at 88 with approval from 13 publications including Zagat, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
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"
Zero George Street Fodor's Travel + Leisure Star Service
Gayot Oyster
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
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0 George Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $274/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The 18 studios and suites are spread out among the interconnected historic structures—three former homes and two brick carriage houses, with private piazzas throughout." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 18 guest rooms, scattered among five historic buildings (all circa 1805), have the signature pocket gardens, piazzas, and sprawling verandas you’d expect from hotels here." Full review
Star Service "This chic rehab is composed of four restored town houses and, like the recharged and renovated Vendue Inn, is setting the pace for Charleston's sophisticated boutique charge." Full review
Gayot "Skillfully intermingles classic 1800s Southern architecture and modern 21st-century amenities for a distinctive, sophisticated atmosphere."
OysterUpscale
"Perfect for a romantic getaway... foodies are drawn by the culinary offerings." Full review
Afar Magazine "Its architecture is pure Charleston, and the garden courtyard at the heart of the property, with its palmettos and hand-laid brick walkways, is a welcome oasis." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 18 guest rooms, scattered among five historic buildings (all circa 1805), have the signature pocket gardens, piazzas, and sprawling verandas you’d expect from hotels here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Within the property’s five beautifully restored town houses that surround an oyster-shell and stone paver courtyard are 18 bright, unfussy guest rooms with plush beds." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Zero George oozes charm and warmth, and showcases fresh Charleston hospitality in lushly renovated 200-year old buildings and courtyard." Full review
goop "Zero George Hotel (so-named for its address, which actually is 0 George Street) is made up of five restored historic homes that all face each other around a quaint, landscaped courtyard." Full review
