Christmas on King Street

Francis Marion's Carriage and Cocoa Package a Condé Nast Top Value Winter Package

The Francis Marion Hotel was recently featured by Condé Nast Traveler for their Top Value Winter Package!

"As for Christmas week itself, consider the Carriage and Cocoa package at the Francis Marion Hotel ($139 per night from November 16 – February 28). You get to tour Charleston's historic district via horse-drawn carriage while sipping gourmet hot chocolate, and the hotel overlooks Marion Square, which is illuminated with thousands of lights during the holiday season."

 The Francis Marion Hotel, at the corner of Calhoun and King, is a Charleston landmark located in the Upper King Street Design District. To book this package, click here.

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ROK'ing Around The Christmas Tree

Don't miss out on the holidays while vacationing in Charleston! Spend your holidays in one of The Restoration on King's luxurious suites complete with a decorated Christmas tree. Book their Holiday Pacakge today! This ROK'ing Holiday Package includes:

• Holiday Dinner for Two, complete with Christmas ham and an incredible selection of sides and accoutrements
• Decorated Christmas Tree in Suite
• Luxurious Accommodations for two nights
• Gourmet Continental Breakfast, delivered to your suite in a picnic basket
• Valet Parking
• Evening Wine and Cheese Reception
• Freshly Baked Cookies and Milk, served each evening

 The Restoration on King is located at 75 Wentworth St. in the King Street Fashion District. Click here to book their Holiday Package now.

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Book Visiting Family Members at The Restoration on King for the Holidays

Have family visiting for the holidays? Let them have their own space with a full kitchen and living area by arranging their accommodations at The Restoration on King. Besides the luxury accomodations, they will love being in the heart of downtown Charleston in the King Street Fashion District.

 

Click here to book your stay at The Restoration on King.

Complete Your Historic Holiday Getaway with a Christmas Day Buffet at the Swamp Fox

Complete your holiday festivities with the epicurean delights of Chef Steve Klatt. The Swamp Fox Restaurant’s Christmas Day Buffet includes a carving station with Roasted Certified Angus Beef Brisket and Rosemary and Thyme Scented Roasted Turkey Breast, as well as Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon and Herb Cream. Multiple salad selections and farm fresh seasonal vegetable specialties complete this traditional Southern Feast. Save some room for a sweet finish and enjoy their tempting desserts that even Santa can’t resist. Complimentary Mimosa included.

The Christmas Day Buffet will be served from 12:00pm to 7:30pm. It is $31.95 for adults, $12.95 for children 12 & under, and free for children 4 & under.The regular dinner menu will be available after 8:15pm.

Reservations are required. Call 843-724-8888 to make them today! The Swamp Fox Restaurant is located in the Francis Marion Hotel at 387 King Street in downtown Charleston.

Francis Marion Hotel Named Best U.S. Hotel for the Holidays by Travel & Leisure Magazine

 Travel & Leisure Magazine recently named Charleston's historic Francis Marion Hotel as one of the "Best U.S. Hotels for the Holidays":

"Downtown Charleston’s 233-room property gussies up with gold-and-russet-colored decorations, an exquisitely decorated tree, and matching garlands that reflect in the grand lobby’s many chandeliers. Just across the street is Marion Square, a historic park that hosts both a Holiday Farmers’ Market and Santa and his elves, who set up shop here daily at Christmastime."

 The Francis Marion Hotel offers some great packages for the holidays. Enjoy the timeless tradition of riding through the beautiful streets of Charleston, SC while sipping tall mugs hot cocoa with their Carriages and Cocoa Package. You can also take a trip to the Holiday Festival of Lights in James Island County Park to see over 2 million shimmering lights with the hotel's Festival of Lights Package. Book your stay today!

Unique Gift Experience Packages from Brooks Brothers

This holiday season, give them an experience they will never forget with one of Brooks Brothers' Gift Experiences, available on their website:

St. Andrews Links Golf Experience for One Golfer and One Non-Golfer: Enjoy four days of unparalleled golf play at The Home of Golf. This package includes three rounds of golf on the Old, New and Castle Courses, and one round of golf at The National Trust of Scotland's Kingarrock. Enjoy deluxe accommodations at the five-star Old Course Hotel for four nights, a private welcome cocktail reception and dinner with speaker/local historian David Joy, a buffet supper with whiskey-tasting and kilt-fitting, and much more.  $8850

Summer Weekend in Newport: Kick off the grand Newport summer season with a truly memorable weekend. Experience the history, the elegant events, the mansions and the gardens of this legendary resort destination. Golf at a spectacular golf club, play tennis on the legendary grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and enjoy a rejuvenating "spa" experience. As part of the package you'll enjoy VIP admission to the Newport Flower Show, an opening night cocktail reception at Rosecliff, and an exclusive private tour of The Breakers. You will also sail in a yachting challenge on an America's Cup competitor with lunch to follow. $3000

Evita on Broadway: See Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary Tony Award-winning musical on Broadway. Award-winning actress Elena Roger is joined by pop superstar Ricky Martin and Tony-winning actor Michael Cerveris at the Marquis Theatre in New York City for this performance. After the performance, you will go to one of New York City's finest restaurants where you can enjoy cocktails, delicious light fare and also have the opportunity to meet some of the cast members. $500

Limited quantities are available so book your gift experience from Brooks Brothers today. For more information, click here. 

Holiday Shopping... Historic Charleston Style at the Francis Marion

During this joyous busy season, why not take care of your holiday shopping list and immerse yourself in historic Charleston’s seasonal festivities with a stay at the elegant Francis Marion Hotel.a 

Relieve holiday stress with significant discounted savings at many of Charleston’s smartest shops on fabulous King Street, just minutes away from the Francis Marion. Then, enjoy the sights and sounds of the season in a horse-drawn carriage—complete with hot cocoa in Francis Marion mugs.

Your Package Includes:

• Overnight accommodations in a traditional room,
• Discount card for 10% off at select stores
• Carriage ride for two with mugs from the hotel

Pricing starts from: $129.00 weekday and $159.00 weekend. Rates vary by date and pricing does not include taxes or parking. Private tours are not included, but may be arranged separately in advance through our concierge. (Book Now.)

The Francis Marion Hotel is located at 387 King Street in the Upper King Design District in historic downtown Charleston. For reservations or more information call 843-722-0600 or visit their website www.francismarioncharleston.com

The Perfect Gift: Italy Discovered in the Spring

Experience Italy as a local next May enjoying the food, the wine and the culture on a trip led by Charleston restaurateur Massimiliano Sarrocchi owner of Pane e Vino. His Italian touring company is Italy Discovered Food and Wine Tours.

Spend six nights in a remodeled 15th-century convent in the hillsides of Siena on the Via Francigena. The property is a private residence and organic farm with wine, vegetables, meats and olive oil readily available on the estate.

Visit local vineyards and historical landmarks and uncover the regional culinary traditions of Tuscany. Throughout the week, participants may help with the preparation of occasional meals with informal instruction led by Sarrocchi. His tours explore some of the smaller antiquated hilltop cities such as Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino, along with the historic cultural centers of Florence and Siena.

At least two nights will be spent in the capital city of Rome, staying in the historic center with views of the ancient Forum. A guided tour of the city will leave time to explore on your own, shop or just relax with a glass of wine.

The trip is planned for  May 8-17. For more details on the tour, call Sarrocchi at 822-8444.

Italy Would be a Wonderful Gift

What could be a more exciting gift for this holiday season than to give someone you love a trip to Italy with one of Charleston's top chefs. Experience Italy as a local next May enjoying the food, the wine and the culture on a trip led by Charleston restaurateur Massimiliano Sarrocchi owner of Pane e Vino. His Italian touring company is Italy Discovered Food and Wine Tours.

Spend six nights in a remodeled 15th-century convent in the hillsides of Siena on the Via Francigena, the ancient road used by Crusaders and Pilgrims to reach the Holy Land. The property is a private residence and an organic farm with wine, vegetables, meat and olive oil readily available on the estate.

Visit to local vineyards and historical landmarks and uncover the regional culinary traditions of Tuscany. Throughout the week, participants may help with the preparation of occasional meals with informal instruction led by Sarrocchi. His tours explore some of the smaller antiquated hilltop cities such as Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino, along with the historic cultural centers of Florence and Siena.

Plus, at least two nights will be spent in the capital city of Rome, staying in the historic center with views of the ancient Forum. A guided tour of the city will leave time to explore on your own, shop or just relax with a glass of wine.

The trip is planned for  May 8-17. For more details on the tour, call Sarrocchi at 822-8444.