Hotels near Francis Marion University – Florence, SC
Francis Marion University is 7 miles east of downtown Florence, which offers just one hotel – Hotel Florence. However, several other hotels are located west and northwest of the college near I-95.
Address: 4822 E Palmetto Street,
Florence,
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"Nice hotel. Have dinner in the restaurant.2021-03-24"
"The room was quiet and comfortable. But most importantly, every hotel clerk was friendly, helpful, and pleasant. I was extremely pleased.2020-07-21"
"The hotel was fresh, clean, and close to everything. We loved it and felt at home. The room was clean, and the employees were awesome. No swimming pool, but you won't regret staying here.2019-05-07"
"The power cord hadn't been plugged in, so nothing worked. The fridge smelled bad, and there was water in the freezer. We were moved to a non-smoking room that smelled like smoke and wasn't tolerable. We finally got an acceptable room, but were woken up in the middle of the night when someone entered the room. My husband told him to get out and we called the front desk. Obviously, we didn't sleep well after that. The checkout clerk said there was a mix-up and it was the security person checking what he thought were vacant rooms. Don't stay at this motel.2020-01-29"
"This motel was a mess. I was charged a deposit when I arrived. There were car air fresheners in the AC vents, and the bedding had burn holes. There was trash in the closet on top of the safe. The toilet paper dispenser and grab bars were hanging off the wall. The sink didn't drain well. The clientele made me uncomfortable, and there was trash piled up on the sidewalk. Stay away.2019-06-30"
"The motel room was clean. The continental breakfast was adequate.2019-04-07"
"Good rates. The motel was close to Sexton Dental Center. The room wasn't clean; I even found a note left from a previous guest. The bed was comfortable. No daily housekeeping provided, but I called and finally got towels. The hair dryer didn't work.2021-07-09"
"The motel seemed overpriced. I wouldn't stay here again.2021-06-14"
"Good experience. The motel was comfortable.2021-05-15"
"There were few positives about this motel, but the check-in clerk was personable until the piercing fire alarm went off. He was unable to turn it off, so I got back in my car and drove around for a bit before returning. During the night, the bright security lights across the garden blinked on and off all night. Don't stay here.2023-04-04"
"There was no hot water the first two days of my stay at this motel.2019-08-08"
"The motel was nasty, and there were cockroaches in the bed. I was disappointed and would rather sleep in my car than stay here again.2018-06-06"
"The motel was cheap, and my non-smoking room smelled stank like old cigarettes. The phone wasn't even hooked up. The pool was closed, and the gate was locked. I don't recommend staying here.2023-06-28"
"The room door had a large gap at the bottom. The floors were filthy, and the bathroom was dirty. There was mold at the bottom of the door and behind the sink. Don't stay at this motel.2023-03-20"
"Excellent value, and pets were allowed. The room was clean and smelled fresh. The TV was difficult to navigate, and the channel guide didn't match the TV. The coffee pot lid was missing, and there wasn't enough hot water.2021-12-12"
"The room, employees, and breakfast were the best. This hotel is a great choice.2021-11-24"
"The hotel was expensive, and the room wasn't that clean. A large beetle ran across my wife's foot. There were food crumbs next to the bed. The bathroom wasn't that clean, either. I won't stay here again.2021-04-11"
"The bedsheets in our room weren't clean; when the housekeeper came to change them, her mask didn't cover her nose. Don't stay at this hotel.2021-01-16"
"The key card didn't work; when I told the hotel clerk, she replied, "Well, will you be going anywhere tonight anyway?" She later came to our room and gave me what she said was a master key since she "trusted me." The room was dirty and dusty; there were flakes of paper on the carpet, chair, and bathroom floor, and a child's shirts were on the carpet.2021-02-14"
"Convenient to I-95 and located in a popular location with lots of food options. The hotel was new and attractive, and the rates were good, but my stay was disappointing. The room faced the street and parking lot; it had a huge window and the drapes were strictly decorative, so there was no privacy. I had to hang a bedsheet on the curtain rod. There were hand and foot prints on the headboards. The staff was pleasant, but not knowledgeable about room amenities. The elevator was out of order when I had to leave, so I had to haul gifts, bags, and luggage down 3 flights of stairs; I was told that no assistance was available. Excellent free coffee in the lobby, but the bagged breakfast wasn't appealing.2020-12-08"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and the staff was really friendly. I'll stay here again.2020-10-21"
"The room was comfortable, clean, and spacious, and the hotel staff was friendly and welcoming. The full breakfast was delicious, and the staff offered us a good dinner recommendation. Great place to stay.2023-04-20"
"A noisy place. The decor and furniture were old. The AC control was broken. No hot water. Don't stay at this hotel.2023-03-30"
"The hotel was clean. Breakfast was outstanding.2022-08-18"
"The motel was affordable, clean, and comfortable. Good beds. The staff was friendly. Breakfast was simple, with waffles, muffins, and hard-boiled eggs.2023-11-05"
"A horrible experience. The room was filthy, and there were what looked like blood splatters all over the entry wall. The bathtub was clogged with hair and debris. I asked to have the room cleaned, which was done, but then I found roaches. Don't even think about staying at this motel.2023-08-12"
"The rates were affordable, and the hotel was quiet. Good-sized room, though the TV was too large. The shower fixtures were coming away from the wall. Great place to get some sleep and take a shower while driving from FL to NY.2023-08-15"
"The hotel was clean, and the service was excellent. There were lots of dogs.2023-04-15"
"The hotel was clean and pet friendly, and the employees were courteous and helpful. Seamless breakfast experience. This is the best place.2021-12-30"
"Nice, clean, well-kept hotel. The staff was pleasant, especially the check-in clerk. No carpeting, so my son slipped and fell when getting out of his wheelchair. I called the front desk, and the clerk came to help me get my son back in his wheelchair. Coffee, water, and tea were always available, and food was available to buy and heat up.2023-12-02"
"The hotel room was in good shape, and the rates were reasonable. Pets were welcome. Excellent service. Stay here.2023-04-13"
"A modern hotel for a decent price. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly, and breakfast was good. I felt safe.2021-05-05"
"The room was adequate, but the hotel clerk was rude and unwelcoming. She never smiled, just asked for my ID and told me the price. Don't stay here.2023-04-17"
"No TV or restaurant guide in the room.The hotel clerks were helpful, and the night clerk was pleasant, cheerful, and really nice to talk to. We had a comfortable stay.2022-07-17"
"The hotel looked nice on the outside, but the room was dirty, the floors weren't clean, and the paint job was terrible. There were holes in the bathroom walls. The employees were courteous.2022-04-01"
"The hotel room was clean and comfortable. The brown-bag breakfast was nice.2020-07-03"
"The room was clean, an dthe staff was friendly and accommodating. Don't hesitate to book a stay at this hotel.2019-07-17"
"Nice area for taking a walk. The hotel room was clean and excellent, and the employees were helpful. Good breakfast bar with a lot of variety. Stay here.2019-06-03"
"This was possibly the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in. The front desk clerk was incredibly friendly and kind. Everything was great except that the breakfast area was rather small, and the rates were too high. Save up to stay here.2022-06-20"
"The hotel was clean. Wonderful service. Worth a stay.2021-11-22"
"The hotel and room were comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful, and they gave us to-go breakfast bags, which we appreciated. Great place to stay.2021-08-19"
Pet friendly motel
More > - allows up to medium-sized dogs in some suites only, 1 dog per suite - $25 per night pet fee - $250 maximum per stay pet fee. - Sep 2021 < Less
"The hotel entrance and common areas were nice, updated, and clean. The room furnishings were quite worn, though. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating.2023-06-25"
"Good value. The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the room was good-sized. I liked having access to Netflix. 2021-04-26"
"Great area with restaurants and shops. The room was clean, the hotel clerks were friendly, and the breakfast staff was nice.2016-09-27"
"A wonderful experience. The hotel room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the beds were nice. Plenty of hot water. Easy check-in. The hot breakfast could've been better and had more variety.2023-03-13"
"We liked this hotel, and it was close to restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable.2021-02-07"
"The hotel was clean. We were satisfied.2020-12-18"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was exceptional. Don't hesitate to stay here.2021-07-21"
"Nice, clean, spacious room with a kitchenette and comfortable bedding. Great TV options. No hot water, though; the hotel clerk apologized and cut our rate in half. 2021-05-06"
"The hotel was clean and convenient to the Civic Center. The staff was friendly.2016-05-23"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly. The pool was clean, and my grandson loved it.2023-05-18"
"Great location. The hotel room was clean and comfortable, but we couldn't even get a cup of coffee in the morning before we left.2022-01-11"
"The hotel clerk welcomed us cheerfully and checked us in efficiently. She was extremely pleasant and friendly. Don't hesitate to stay here.2019-02-11"
"The hotel room didn't smell good. The bedsheets were stiff, and the pillows were uncomfortable. Stay somewhere else.2022-11-04"
"I really enjoyed my stay. The hotel was clean, and I felt safe. The employees were nice and helpful. I recommend staying here.2021-01-04"
"The room was a bit outdated, and the microwave didn't work. The toilet paper was thin. Breakfast was disorganized. Don't stay at this hotel.2020-12-28"
"We didn't stay. There were holes in the wall, the doors were missing paint, and the room was really dirty. I'd never recommend this motel.2021-09-20"
"The motel room didn't have a microwave or fridge. The AC didn't work, but the staff fixed it.2018-09-18"
"The foyer and glass doors at the motel entry were dirty. There was trash in the flower beds. The room was small, but it was mostly clean. It was dusty behind the bedside tables, and there was mold on the shower curtain. Breakfast was OK, but there weren't many choices. Not a place for couples or a family.2016-09-20"
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Address: 4822 E Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations near Francis Marion University, FMU, Florence, South Carolina, USA
