General Francis Marion Hotel

We drove past larger hotels and not far off the interstate due to the low rate for a “junior queen” room with 4.3 ratings on travel advisor. Our New Year’s eve visit to this hotel was in a historic setting, clean, run by a very professional front desk receptionist, and parking was easy and safe. The hotel sits on a main street with lots of varied shops, a local museum, and local restaurants within 2 blocks. The room, towels, bathroom, and bed linens were very clean. The paint and room curtains looked new, the TV large, and the room furnishings were very appropriate and comfortable. The bathroom was large and almost completely tiled (very clean) with a large porcelain tub. This was an excellent value, wonderful rest, and all in a beautiful building with decades of history. We highly recommend it. Overall, it felt like omfort and cleanliness in a time warp!

We stayed at the General Francis Marion for one night in mid-November. The hotel had a weird vibe that I enjoyed. I joked to my husband that I half expected a man in a trench coat and fedora to walk past me in the hall and say, "Hello, doll." The room was large and the bathroom was huge. Everything was clean and comfortable, and I especially liked the firm pillows. The breakfast wasn't bad, although very carb-heavy and an egg offering would have been welcome. I appreciated the 24-hour coffee bar. What is keeping me from giving a 5-star review are two points. First, the room was too hot and stuffy and we couldn't get the AC to turn on. Second, there didn't seem to be a way to get from the parking lot to the front desk and elevators without going down a set if four stairs and immediately up another set of four stairs. At our age and with full suitcases, it wasn't easy - if you use a wheelchair or walker I think it would have been impossible.

Quaint hotel in a lovely little historic town.

Great piece of history! Worth the stay. Breakfast could use an upgrade.

Overall, everything was wonderful. The room could use a little more light (only 1 lamp and no ceiling light) but other than that it was really nice. Very clean, etc. Would definitely stay here again.

The food at the restaurant was not as good as expected and very slow. We realized that it was a show night so we got there extra early. Once we were served, the waitress never came back. We had to track her down for a drink refill and then again for the bill. We realized that it had gotten crowded, however we should not have been forgotten.

Staff friendly

nice place to stay!

Room was smaller but nice. Bathroom was updated and had nice amenities and spacious in comparison to room size. The room was super clean and so was the bathroom. Parking is limited on site and I had to park in the public free parking garage about a half block away. Several stairs, especially from parking lot to side door to elevator. Staff was very nice and helpful but she didn't know if the room had a USB-C charging port or just a USB normal. In fact, she told me there was not a USB-C port in the charger under the lamp. Luckily I went upstairs to double check before trekking to the Walmart and the charging station does have a USB-C port plus 2 regular USBs. Saved me a trip to Walmart a few miles away about 10pm. I just thought at this high quality of property that the front desk staff would be aware of the amenities offered in the rooms. There is a restaurant onsite with a bar. If you are in the area for work or travel I think this is the nicest place within several interstate exits, but it is a little pricey.

We live the quietness of the hotel . The beds were comfortable but could use additional lighting brighter lights, higher toilet and coffee maker. A stand inside bathroom like a shelf for personal items.. the tub was slippery almost fell.. just a few suggestions as we travel a lot but we would definitely stay here again!!

Highly recommend.

Well worth the stay. Hotel and town had great history. Hotel was built in 1927. Original furniture but all the necessary udates.

It was a nice overnight to go to the theater next door.

OK. Quiet. Comfortable bed.
Good coffee but rest of breakfast like a 2 star at best. Room very small . Price good. You get what you pay for.

Pleasant, clean, old property charm, walkable for dining. Would absolutely stay again.

1st room was still dirty

Great location in quaint room.

GFM Hotel has a lot of potential considering its age. The front desk staff is very good. Our K-bedded room was furnished with antiquey pieces, some of which were much too big for the room, making it seem crowded. HVAC control was not typical, with no in-room instructions, so we had to ask front desk how it works. Bathroom was very clean, step-over tub/shower, linens were good. Breakfast was adequate, more like a typical mid-range chain hotel, not a "boutique" hotel. The restaurant which may be under independent management, is haphazard, trying too hard to be different.

The owner's were wonderful! they provided me with local information that made my stay just that more enjoyable.

It was very quiet and comfortable.

The staff was super helpful and patient and kind. The hotel is beautiful and interesting and enjoyed staying in Downtown Marion where I met the proprietress of the Downtown Re-Sale Boutique and spent a lovely couple of hours visiting with her.