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The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel vs Francis Marion Hotel
Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel and Francis Marion Hotel are both rated highly by professionals. On balance, Francis Marion Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel. Francis Marion Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 7 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Star Service and Jetsetter.
The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel
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Condé Nast Traveler
68 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401
From $169 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"If you want to park your car and enjoy the rest of your vacation exploring Charleston by foot, this upscale property operated by the Marriott chain is the place for you."
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Frommer's
"Built in 2001, with a massive renovation completed in 2008, this is the most upscale member of the extended Marriott family of chain hotels in historic Charleston."
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Star Service
"Well-situated in the heart of town...this upbeat, upscale commercial kingpin clobbers the Marriott and Doubletree with its excellent service."
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Travel + Leisure
"Bold, contemporary colors accent these Marriott rooms, with upper suite balconies affording great views of the Holy City skyline, as does the rooftop pool."
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Live jazz bar The Mezz is half a block away for cocktails and great food, but don't miss the Renaissance's own destination restaurant, Barony Tavern, helmed by one of Charleston's original star chefs, Robert Carter.
Condé Nast Traveler
"This is a top notch, Marriott branded, completely refurbished hotel with all the technological perks you would expect."
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Francis Marion Hotel
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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."
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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."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Still considered one of Charleston's grand dames, the historic Francis Marion Hotel has lost some of its luster."
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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."
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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."
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