Stayed here for a conference which was held in the hotel. Charleston is very very charming. This hotel is in the perfect area for walking and seeing all the sights. It is old, that is for sure. The rooms are small and the bathrooms even smaller. The room was adequate for me but it wasn't the grandest property I have ever been in. The shower pressure was very low, the shower curtain was moldy even though I specifically asked the maid to change it. Great views from the hotel windows. Like I said, within walking distance to all the sights. Over priced at $139 but, I don't think there are many less expensive hotels around. The food in the hotel is fabulous..catered and in the restaurant. I would not stay here again if I were in Charleston in June, I would stay at one of the other hotels that have a pool.

my best friend and i stayed at the francis marion july 2-4. the location on king street couldn't have been better--right across from marion square park and within walking distance to great restaurants and pubs. (i recommend raval and chai's for drinks and socializing) unfortunately, the bathrooms were very small...no extra space anywhere at all. also, the ventilation system in the bathroom was poor. it got extremely hot and steamy after a shower...so leave the door open!
other than that, rooms are a decent size and clean. interior is a bit outdated but still nice.
room service ends at 11pm, so don't expect to find something to eat for a late-night snack at the hotel. there is complimentary bottled water in the room, which was a plus.
customer service was good. jerry at front desk and peter were personable and gave helpful tips during our stay.
overall, the hotel is in a prime location and is a safe choice when visiting charleston.

It was a good stay! My first honeymoon night (6-21-08). Very nice hotel. It was $17.00 for parking.

Our room had a King Size Bed, the view was nice, the bathroom was very nice, just small. Nice Linen, a Soft and Comfortable bed.

I don' t have too many complaints. All and all it was for only one night, we had to fly out the next morning. The receptionist were very friendly, and so was the guests, Congratulating me and my new husband, It was a nice hotel!

My husband and I were visiting the south and decided at the last minute to stay in Charleston after staying in Savannah. We stopped in the visitors center and booked this highly recommended hotel at a discounted price.

The hotel staff behind the front desk weren't as friendly as one would expect. We weren't treated with the same smiling faces that we had received earlier in our trip at other hotels.

I really like historic buildings but I expect them to be clean when I'm paying to stay in one. The bathroom was unacceptable-mildewed chipped tub and leaky non flushing toilet. Somehow my husband even managed to get himself locked in the bathroom without ever turning lock?? He was ready to check out right then. The only good thing about the room was that the bed was extra soft and comfortable- the only reason I gave it a 2 star rating instead of 1.

The food at the restaurant wasn't very good either. My steak tasted like it was past it's expiration date. My husband ordered a medium-well burger and received it more on the rare side.

We were originally going to spend 2 nights, but after that experience we were glad we only booked 1 night- and that was one too many.