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Francis Marion Hotel

Charleston, United States

Built 1924 · Last completed renovation 1997

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Likely due for renovation now

Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.

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Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston

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Location

Satellite view · Charleston, United States

Timeline

  1. 1924

    Built

  2. 1997

    Renovation

Facts

Stars

4★

Built

1924

Last completed renovation

1997

Sources

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Reference (Wikipedia) · renovation 1997weight 0.65 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

The hotel went through a second round of renovations in 1997, costing $2 million, and it was renamed The Westin Francis Marion on June 18, 1998.

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Frequently asked

When was Francis Marion Hotel built?+

Francis Marion Hotel (Charleston, United States) was built in 1924.

When was Francis Marion Hotel last renovated?+

Its most recent completed renovation was in 1997.

What is the Chrono Score of Francis Marion Hotel?+

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