General Francis Marion Hotel

206 reviews

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  d0ddg

  Couples · Dec 2025

  10/10

  Historic, Clean, Comfort, & Value

  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!

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  RobynSmith42

  LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA · Couples · Dec 2025

  8/10

  Mostly enjoyed our stay

  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.

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  Richard

  partner · Sep 2025

  10/10

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

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  Catherine

  Sep 2025

  10/10

  Quaint hotel in a lovely little historic town.

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  Gayenelle

  Sep 2025

  10/10

  Sisters Get Away Weekend

  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.