Francis Marion Charleston

First opened in 1924, this lovingly restored hotel and exudes the civilised warmth of true Southern hospitality in a city that's synonymous with elegance, grace and charm.

Located in the heart of historic Charleston, the Francis Marion is just a stone’s throw from shops, restaurants, the waterfront area and grand plantation homes.

Offering a real southern welcome, guests can enjoy classic Southern cuisine at the Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar — renowned for its award-winning Shrimp and Grits — and listen to live jazz as the evening draws in.

Accommodation

As the only high rise in the historic city centre, the hotel offers splendid views across the harbour from most of its 233 rooms. Each is equipped with sumptuous European-style bedding, exclusive Gilchrist & Soomes bath products, Wi-Fi, telephone and a television.

Restaurants

Starbucks Cafe- If you don't have time for a sit-down breakfast or just need a quick cup of coffee -- stop by Starbucks. Featuring gourmet coffees, blended drinks, fresh juice and smoothies, and a variety of delicious baked goods and sandwiches, Starbucks

Facilities

The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar serves traditional southern cuisine in a lively venue overlooking historic Marion Square Park and is renowned for its award-winning shrimp and grits and popular Friday and Saturday jazz piano nights. There’s also a casual coffee bar serving Starbucks blends, plus guests can also relax with a massage or beauty treatment at the serene Spa Adagio or enjoy the fully equipped fitness and wellness centre.

Spa and beauty

Learn the true meaning of adagio during your Spa Adagio experience. Upon arrival, you will immediately feel time slow down as you are welcomed warmly by our professional, caring staff. You’ll enter a world that is a blend of friendly smile, soothing aromas, relaxing sounds. Then, our educated, experienced staff will lead your revitalizing journey to restore and replenish your mind, body, and spirit.

Customized Therapeutic Massage: 30, 60 or 90 mins. We offer a variety of expert massage techniques for you to choose from – stress reduction, acupressure, and Swedish massage. Allow our skilled massage therapists to design your ideal combination of techniques for the perfectly balanced massage experience. Deep Tissue Massage: 30, 60 or 90 mins. Deep Tissue Massage is used to release chronic patterns of muscular tension using slow strokes, direct pressure, or friction. Employing principles of muscular restoration, it works across the muscles manipulating deep tissues, stimulating circulation, and regenerating lymphatic flow to promote detoxification and oxygenation of stagnant tissues. Stone Therapy: 45 or 75 mins. Certified Stone therapists orchestrate your massage using a variety of heated and cooled stones that takes your massage experience to a truly natural level. Aromatherapy Massage: 30 or 60 mins. Rebalance, regenerate and relax with one of the oldest forms of healing. 5000 years ago, Egyptians enjoyed the therapeutic benefits of plant essential oils rubbed lightly into the skin to relax and relieve pain. Renew your energy with this combination of shiatsu, reflexology and Swedish massage techniques. Enliven your senses as a blend of pure aromatic oils calms and restores you. Lavender Bliss Scalp Massage: 15 mins. Invigorate and relax your scalp by adding this to any massage. Revitalizing Foot Massage: 30 mins (add Hands: 45 mins.) Research indicates that your feet’s reflex zones affect the levels of stress, wellness and energy in your body.

Adagio Deep Cleansing Facial: 60 mins. Begin with a deep cleansing steam and skin extraction. Next a gentle exfoliation reveals smooth, glowing skin. Add in a neck, face and shoulder massage to ease tension while a massage to ease tension while a massage of the hands and feet boosts circulation and relaxation. A revitalizing masque followed by a nutrient-rich moisturizer, hydrates, protects and revitalizes your skin. Anti-Aging Facial with SkinCeuticals: 60 mins. This sumptuous facial includes cleansing, a deep exfoliation with SkinCeuticals 30% glycolic acid, a facial massage with hydrating oils to oxygenate the skin, and finishes with SkinCeuticals face-firming Vitamin-C masque that aids in collagen restoration creating a youthful glow. (For best results we recommend a series of five sessions.) Acne Spa Facial: 45 mins. The treatment for those with mild breakouts to those whose skin is prone to blackheads, blemishes and acne-scarring. This acne-control treatment improves and refines unbalanced skin complexion. Prevent and control future break-outs resulting in clearer, smoother skin. Spa Facial: 45 mins. A graceful balance of cleaning and hydration for your skin. Expert massage and soothing aromas follow a complete cleansing and exfoliation. Finish with a masque and moisturizer that brings equilibrium to your skin and senses. Gentlemen’s Sport Facial: 45 mins. A deep cleansing begins this treatment, followed by a detoxifying exfoliation and extracting. Face, scalp and shoulder massage alleviates stress and increase circulation. A soothing, hydrating masque enriches your skin. Finally, a customized regimen to alleviate shaving bumps and irritation completes the treatment. Refresher Facial: 30 mins. The perfect blend of cleansing, a rehydrating masque, toning, moisturizing and massage for the on-the-go lifestyle. Deep Pore Cleansing Back Facial: 45 mins. An exfoliation and extractions follow deep cleansing to remove excess oil and impurities, if necessary. A stress-relieving essential oils treatment and customized masque will render you revitalized and your skin radiant. Customized Skin Care Add-ons: Create your unique Personalized Skin Care Treatment by adding any of these special services. Glycolic Acid Exfoliation: Revolutionary blends of hydroxy acids, enzymes and vitamins thoroughly remove surface debris and stimulate cell regeneration. Remarkable results after just one treatment. Vitamin C Mask: Antioxidants and vitamins improve your skin’s firmness and elasticity, combat oxy radical attack, prevent photo aging and soften fine lines. Revitalizing Eye Treatment: A gentle cleaning and exfoliation for tired eyes. Pressure point massage increases circulation while diminishing dark circles. A soothing hydrating masque reduces puffiness and erases fatigue while a firming booster reduces fine lines. Rehydrating Paraffin Wax Treatment: Relax into the deep moisturizing for your face, hands or feet with a warm wax massage. Perfect to nourish and mend dry skin.

Hydroactive Sea Salt Scrub: 45 mins. Mineral-rich sea salt, dried seaweed and fruit enzymes combine to scrub and soften your entire body. Customized with hydroxy acids or a botanical detox complex. Enzymatic Sea Mud Wrap: 45 mins. Detoxify, exfoliate and nourish your body with a purifying seaweed and mineral mud poultice sealed in a warm, relaxing wrap. Infused with aromatic botanical extracts and fruit enzymes, this treatment leaves your skin supple. Customized with detoxifying algae or aromatherapy oils. With Salt Scrub. Body Therapy Hydro-Pack: 45 mins. An ultra-soothing, hydrating treatment personalized with aromatherapy oils, oceanic algae or hydroxy acids. A pure, natural aloe-based pack is swaddled in a thermal wrap to infuse the body with moisture. Perfect for calming sun-stressed skin. With Salt Scrub.

Minuet - A luxurious half-hour massage, refreshing facial and manicure. Intermezzo - An hour of massage bliss, our deep pore cleansing facial and a rejuvenating salt scrub. For Gentlemen - A relaxing hour-long massage, pedicure and Gentlemen’s Sport Facial. The Ultimate Symphony - “A Day at Spa Adagio” A sea salt scrub, mud wrap, a one hour massage, our Adagio facial, manicure and pedicure are all included in this day of indulgence and rejuvenation. Hot herbal tea and a delicious snack compliment the day.

Natural Nail Care: Manicure & Pedicure, Spa Manicure, Spa Pedicure & Express Manicure (30 minutes). Waxing Service: Brow, Lip or chin, Bikini, Brazilian, Full Face, Half leg, Full leg, Full arm, Underarm & Men's back.

Location

In the heart of the city, just moments from shops, restaurants, the waterfront and many grand plantation homes, 30 minutes from the airport.