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The Governor's House Inn vs Francis Marion Hotel
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Governor's House Inn scores marginally higher than Francis Marion Hotel. The Governor's House Inn ranks #9 in Charleston with praise from 8 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
The Governor's House Inn
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117 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $322 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Business Center
- Breakfast included
- Fax / photocopying
Fodor's
"The stately architecture of this quintessential Charleston lodging radiates the grandeur, romance, and civility of the city's bountiful colonial era."
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Star Service
"This hotel is a champion of Charleston’s pedigreed antebellum aesthetic, but you’ll pay for the privilege"
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Zagat
3.8
"The traditional decor incorporates antiques and fireplaces in many rooms, and some also feature an attached porch or patio."
Frommer's
"This luxurious B&B in a two-story wooden mansion is in the heart of the Historic District."
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Travel + Leisure
"One of the sweetest 18th-century guestrooms at Governor’s House has a big four-poster bed and tall walls painted a rich cabernet."
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Francis Marion Hotel
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387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
From $119 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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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