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The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel vs Francis Marion Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, Francis Marion Hotel scores slightly better than The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel. Francis Marion Hotel is ranked #10 in Charleston with endorsements from 7 publications like Frommer's, Star Service and The Telegraph.
The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel
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19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
From $178 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"Two 19th-century warehouses have been transformed into an inn with nooks and crannies filled with antiques."
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Ask for one of the renovated rooms—each is themed around a notable person from Charleston history.
Frommer's
"This three-story inn manages to convey some of the personalized touches of a B&B."
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Lonely Planet
"This teeny boutique hotel, in the part of downtown known as the French Quarter, is decked out in a trendy mix of exposed brick and eccentric antiques."
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Star Service
"This hotel's proximity to restaurants, shops and everything of historical significance is another strong point.
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 84-room boutique inn exudes an inviting, smart modern style...Simplicity and comfort blend seamlessly in rooms in the main building, while eye-catching art adds oomph to classically styled rooms."
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Francis Marion Hotel
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Oyster
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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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