Only $239
PER NIGHT • SPECIAL DRAKE BSO REUNION RATE
GROUP RATE HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 4, 2026!
Francis Marion Hotel
387 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Where you will stay
Award-Winning Historic Elegance in the Center of Everything
Built in 1924 as the Grande Dame of the Carolinas and named for Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, the restored Francis Marion Hotel remains one of Charleston’s premier hotels. Rising 12 stories above South Carolina's Historic District, this downtown Charleston hotel offers spectacular views of historic Charleston’s church steeples, its antebellum mansions, and its famous harbor.
Located downtown on Marion Square, the hotel is within walking distance of the magnificent gardens, house museums, antique shops, boutiques, award-winning restaurants, and nightlife that make Charleston a world-renowned destination.
Guestroom Services & Amenities
• 234 rooms including 16 Suites and 1 Presidential Suite
• Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access
• Near Elevator Request
• Crib
• Connecting Room
• Adjacent Rooms
• In-Room Refrigerator & Safes
• Individual Guest Room Climate Control
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Alarm Clock with MP3 Player Hookup
• Hair Dryer
• Coffee Maker with Complimentary Coffee & Tea
• In-Room Dining
• Triple Sheet Bedding
• Granite Countertop Vanity
• Lighted Cosmetic Mirror
• 42” Flatscreen Televisions
Call 877.756.2121 and reference Drake BSO Reunion when speaking with an agent.
Note: Group Rate available 3 days pre/post based on availability. Please call to make your reservations if you need additional days.
GROUP RATE HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 4, 2026!
Hotel Amenities
• Starbucks™ Coffee Shop
• Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Complimentary Business Center with Printing
• Complimentary Wireless High-Speed Internet in the Lobby
• Laundry Service
• Dry Cleaning Service
• Valet Parking
• Self-Parking with Discounted Daily Maximum Fee
• Safety Deposit Boxes at Front Desk
• Soda Vending Machine & Ice Machine on Each Floor
• Complimentary 24-hour Access Fitness Center
• Rejuvenating Spa - 10% Drake BSO Discount
Join us in Charleston for the Drake BSO Reunion 2026. Inspired by the profound loss of Drake classmate Terri Day, our tradition was born in 2014. Each year, we gather to honor our shared Drake University and Black Student Organization experience, create new memories, and forge new friendships.
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Past Reunion Locations
2014 Chicago, Illinois
2015 Atlanta, Georgia
2016 Washington, D.C.
2017 Orlando, Florida
2018 San Francisco, California
2019 St. Louis, Missouri
2022 Birmingham, Alabama
2023 Providence, Rhode Island
2024 New York, New York
2025 Minneapolis, Minnesota
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