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387 King Street
Charleston South Carolina
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Named for the Revolutionary War hero
Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox," and opened in
1924, the historic Francis Marion Hotel has a long tradition
of gracious service, elegant accommodations and splendid
banquet and meeting facilities. Built by local investors
at a cost of $1.5 million from plans by noted New York architect
W.L. Stoddard, the Francis Marion was the largest and grandest
hotel in the Carolinas with 312 guest rooms. The 1920s was
the Golden Age of railroads, radio and grand hotels, the
Charleston Renaissance was in full bloom and the Francis
Marion Hotel was "the place to be."
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| The Francis Marion Hotel features
226 guestrooms with one king or one queen bed or two double beds;
each can accommodate five guests. Other room amenities include:
Luxurious European-style bedding,
Coffee maker,
Two telephones with data ports,
Dual lines and voice mail,
Hairdryer,
Iron,
Radio,
Cable TV,
Safe deposit box available,
Central heat/air conditioning.
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| The Swamp Fox Restaurant and
Bar is the Francis Marion Hotel's new restaurant featuring
classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Executive Chef Simon Andrews creates regional specialties
that emphasize local fruits and vegetables blended with the
beloved flavors reminiscent of the old south. Signature items
such as Deviled Crab Cakes with fried green tomatoes, Peach
Glazed Pork Chop with collard greens, and local's favorite
homemade Creamy Tomato Soup with grilled cheese croutons.
The restaurant has a private dining room, the Parkview that
seats thirty and overlooks King Street and Marion Square
Park. In the evening, enjoy live jazz piano and the signature "Ankle
Breaker" Cocktail.
Spa Adagio is a warm and comfortable addition to the beautifully
renovated Francis Marion Hotel. We blend friendly smiles,
soothing aromas and relaxing sounds with an educated and
experienced staff to guarantee you will leave feeling rejuvenated
and renewed. Make your appointment now. Our services include
massage therapy, skin care, spa body treatments, nail care
and hair removal.
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