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Francis Marion Hotel vs The Spectator Hotel

Both Francis Marion Hotel and The Spectator Hotel are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Francis Marion Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Spectator Hotel. Francis Marion Hotel comes in at 83 with praise from 7 reviews such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.

Francis Marion Hotel
Francis Marion Hotel
8 / 10
387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
From $119 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's 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 Frommer's
"A $14-million award-winning restoration has returned this historic hotel to its original elegance." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Still considered one of Charleston's grand dames, the historic Francis Marion Hotel has lost some of its luster." Full review
Star Service 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 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
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The Spectator Hotel
The Spectator Hotel
8 / 10
67 State Street, corner of State and Linguard, Charleston, SC 29041
From $229 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Gayot Gayot
"With its stylish interiors, this hotel provides a pretty complement to its historic setting."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A sleek hotel just south of Charleston's historic city market, The Spectator channels 1920s glam with accents like hand painted wallpaper, a gilded elevator, and mirrored ceilings." Full review
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Be sure to do cocktails at the bar in the darkly paneled, book-lined lounge just off the lobby.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"An award-winning, 1920s-inspired hotel near the French Quarter and City Market, with a welcome drink, breakfast in your room, butler service and more." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Charleston’s newest hotels, The Spectator has opened up to a great fanfare." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A swanky Art Deco aesthetic fills The Spectator boutique hotel, which sits less than a block south of the bustling City Market." Full review
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