Francis Marion Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Charleston, United States, hosting 200 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$28,000 (our estimate).
Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel is a historic, elegant hotel in urban Charleston with 235 guest rooms and dedicated wedding services.
About Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel is a historic, elegant hotel in urban Charleston with 235 guest rooms and dedicated wedding services.
Indoor meeting and banquet space seats up to 200 guests for a seated dinner, with in-house catering handling the menu and on-site parking for arriving guests.
Accommodation options run from Traditional and Deluxe Rooms to the Francis Marion Suite (sleeping up to five), including harbor-view and accessible rooms with roll-in showers.
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the nearest airport, an estimated 20 minutes away.
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The hotel is easy to find, with the main entrance conveniently located on King Street. We stayed in a Deluxe Double Room with a view. The room was clean, comfortable, and offered lovely views of the park.
Elli H · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 235 rooms
- Room types
- 15 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$28,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$135 to US$250 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CHS, 20 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Indoor
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 235 guest rooms across Traditional, Deluxe, Suite and harbor-view categories
- Indoor meeting and banquet space seating up to 200 for dinner
- In-house catering and on-site parking
- Historic, elegant hotel in an urban Charleston setting
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CHS · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into CHS.
- Direct line
- (843) 722-0600
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can be seated for a wedding dinner?+
The meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 200 seated for dining. All event space here is indoor.
Is catering provided by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is in-house at the Francis Marion Hotel.
Where can we stay, and are accessible rooms available?+
There are 235 rooms, including Traditional, Deluxe and Suite categories, harbor-view and sea-view rooms, and accessible options such as the King Room with Roll-In Shower and a Traditional Room with 1 King Bed and sofa bed. The Francis Marion Suite sleeps up to five.
How do we get in touch and see wedding details?+
Call +1 843-722-0600 or email reservations@thefrancismarion.com. Wedding information is published at francismarionhotel.com/weddings, with a downloadable wedding information guide.
What might a reception cost?+
We estimate around 115 to 225 USD per head, an approximate range only. Contact the venue for a firm quote.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 200 guests
“From a light luncheon to sit-down dinner for 200, you are sure to find the perfect menu.”
Read the source for seated dinnerRooms: 235 rooms
“With continuous restorations throughout the years, the Francis Marion features 235 modern and comfortable guestrooms and suites while preserving our historical architecture.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 15 listed
“Traditional Room”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“The Francis Marion Catering services deliver exceptional service and cuisine to make your special day absolutely wonderful.”
Read the source for in-house cateringParking: Yes
“With six levels of adjacent garage parking, your guests will enjoy easy access to the historic district and everything the Francis Marion has to offer.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Indoor
“Giving off Great Gatsby vibes, all three of our ballroom spaces can be transformed into the perfect art deco styled reception or ceremony (or both).”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“Overlooking Marion Square in the heart of Charleston’s Historic District, the Francis Marion Hotel has welcomed guests since 1924.”
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