Hotels in Florence, South Carolina
Florence, South Carolina
Hotels near Florence, South Carolina
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Affordable Suites Florence
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Comfort Inn & Suites Florence Center Area
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Park Inn by Radisson Florence SC
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Florence I-20
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Hampton Inn & Suites Florence Center
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Hotel Florence Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-North-I-95
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Florence
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Hyatt Place Florence Downtown
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Florence
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Comfort Suites Florence I-95
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Florence
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Tru by Hilton Florence I-95
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Florence
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Courtyard by Marriott Florence
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Affordable Suites Florence
Affordable Suites of America delivers the space and structure traveling groups need to stay organized throughout their entire city adventure.
- Free parking eliminates downtown meter hunting and garage fees
- Guest laundry facilities mean packing lighter for extended city stays
- Complimentary WiFi enables group coordination and city exploration planning
Comfort Inn & Suites Florence Center Area
Comfort Suites ensures the consistent experience that helps traveling groups stay unified and prepared throughout their city journey.
- Free parking removes the stress of finding spots in busy districts
- Connecting rooms keep families together while maintaining separate sleeping spaces
- Complimentary breakfast eliminates morning meal planning in an unfamiliar city
Park Inn by Radisson Florence SC
Park Inn by Radisson offers the consistent hospitality and practical accommodations that help families and teams navigate unfamiliar cities without missing a beat.
- Complimentary breakfast eliminates morning meal planning in an unfamiliar city
- Complimentary breakfast covers one daily meal without local restaurant research
- Climate-controlled hallways provide comfort regardless of local weather conditions
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Florence I-20
Marriott Hotels & Resorts transforms chaotic group travel into coordinated city adventures where every team member stays connected and informed.
- Business center handles travel documents and local attraction research needs
- Spacious guest rooms offer quiet retreat after busy city exploration days
- 24-hour fitness center with towel service eliminates packing workout gear
Hampton Inn & Suites Florence Center
Hampton by Hilton delivers the organizational backbone that traveling groups need, combining reliable service with intelligently designed spaces for stress-free city coordination.
- Fitness center maintains routines when city exploration disrupts schedules
- Connecting rooms keep traveling groups together while providing individual space
- Complimentary WiFi keeps everyone connected while navigating new surroundings
Hotel Florence Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Tapestry Collection by Hilton curates authentic city immersion that keeps traveling groups connected to each other and genuinely engaged with their destination throughout their stay.
- Evening bar offers familiar gathering space after long city days
- Indoor pool provides entertainment regardless of unpredictable city weather conditions
- Meeting spaces give groups a private place to plan daily adventures
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Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-North-I-95
Hampton by Hilton ensures your group enjoys the consistent comfort and service that transforms any unfamiliar city into a manageable experience.
- Indoor pool provides familiar recreation after long city walking days
- Meeting space gives groups a private place to plan daily adventures
- Complimentary WiFi keeps everyone connected while navigating new surroundings
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Florence
TownePlace Suites delivers the space and consistency your group needs to stay organized and focused during multi-night tournament stays.
- Meeting space provides private areas for group planning and coordination
- Suite layouts give groups space to spread out and regroup
- Full kitchens eliminate the guesswork of finding family-friendly restaurants downtown
Hyatt Place Florence Downtown
Hyatt Place serves as the strategic headquarters where your group can regroup, refuel, and tackle each day with renewed energy.
- Suite-style rooms provide space to spread out gear and regroup
- Guest laundry facilities mean packing lighter for multi-day city stays
- Connecting rooms keep traveling groups together while maintaining privacy
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Florence
Howard Johnson by Wyndham delivers smart value that keeps your group organized and your tournament budget intact across multiple nights.
- 24-hour front desk assistance helps navigate local questions and recommendations
- Connecting rooms keep families and groups together under one roof
- Reliable WiFi keeps groups connected while navigating a new city
Comfort Suites Florence I-95
Comfort Suites offers the group-friendly environment that simplifies coordination and keeps everyone comfortable during extended city visits.
- Connecting rooms let traveling groups maintain privacy while staying together
- Indoor pool offers familiar recreation when exploring city options feels overwhelming
- Indoor pool provides familiar recreation when exploring new city neighborhoods
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Florence
SpringHill Suites delivers the smart layout and coordinated amenities that keep traveling groups organized and energized throughout their city adventure.
- Indoor pool provides familiar recreation when city options feel overwhelming
- Complimentary parking simplifies logistics in unfamiliar urban areas
- All-suite accommodations provide separate spaces for regrouping after city exploration
Tru by Hilton Florence I-95
With Hilton Hotels & Resorts, groups discover how proper planning and attentive service turn unfamiliar city stays into memorable shared experiences for everyone.
- Fitness center with cardio equipment helps maintain routines while traveling
- In-room kitchenettes reduce the need to find restaurants for every meal
- Business center handles printing needs for city attraction maps
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Florence
La Quinta by Wyndham provides the structured home base that keeps traveling groups organized and focused throughout multi-day city stays.
- Free WiFi throughout keeps everyone connected during multi-day city visits
- Indoor corridors offer secure navigation between rooms and amenities
- Meeting space provides private area for group planning and coordination
Courtyard by Marriott Florence
This Marriott property provides the reliable coordination hub that keeps multi-day group trips running smoothly from start to finish.
- In-room coffee makers provide familiar morning routine comfort anywhere
- Spacious lobby creates natural gathering spots for group coordination meetings
- On-site restaurant simplifies dinner decisions after busy city days
Florence, South Carolina Travel Guide
Where to stay, how to get around, what to eat, and everything else you need to plan your trip.
City Overview
Florence sits in the heart of South Carolina's Pee Dee region, serving as a transportation hub and regional center for the northeastern part of the state. With around 38,000 residents, it's a mid-sized city that punches above its weight when it comes to hosting sports tournaments and events. The city earned the nickname "Magic City" for its rapid growth in the early 1900s, and today it maintains that forward-thinking spirit with excellent sports facilities and tournament infrastructure.
Florence has built a solid reputation in youth baseball and softball circles, with Cormell Baseball Complex drawing teams from across the Southeast. The city's central location makes it a natural tournament destination – you're within driving distance of Charlotte, Charleston, Columbia, and the North Carolina coast. Local officials understand the sports tourism game and work hard to accommodate visiting teams with everything from field maintenance to restaurant coordination.
Getting Around
The closest major airport is Florence Regional Airport, but it's mainly for private flights and smaller aircraft. Most tournament teams fly into Myrtle Beach International Airport (about 90 minutes east) or Columbia Metropolitan Airport (2 hours west). Charlotte Douglas is about 2.5 hours northwest if you need more flight options.
Florence sits at the intersection of I-95 and I-20, making it incredibly accessible by car. Most teams drive here, and parking is rarely an issue anywhere in the city. Uber and Lyft operate here but with limited drivers – don't count on quick pickups during peak tournament hours. Car rentals are available at the airports and through Enterprise and Budget locations in town. The city is compact enough that you can get from any hotel to the main sports complexes in 10-15 minutes max.
Where to Stay
Most teams stay along West Lucas Street (US-76) or near the I-95 corridor where you'll find the bulk of Florence's chain hotels. The Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, and Fairfield Inn along this strip are popular with tournament teams – they're clean, reliable, and offer good group rates. The Country Inn & Suites on West Lucas gets consistently good reviews from baseball families.
If your tournament is at Cormell Baseball Complex, staying anywhere along the Lucas Street corridor puts you within 10 minutes of the fields. The downtown area has a few boutique options, but most sports teams stick with the proven chain hotels that understand group bookings and early breakfast needs. Avoid the budget motels along I-95 – the small price savings aren't worth the potential hassles when you're traveling with a team.
Sports & Recreation
Cormell Baseball Complex is Florence's crown jewel for tournament baseball and softball. This facility hosts numerous regional and state tournaments throughout the spring and summer, with multiple well-maintained fields that can handle everything from 10U to high school level play. The complex has good parking, decent concessions, and tournament-quality lighting for evening games.
The Florence Center downtown handles indoor sports and can accommodate basketball, volleyball, and wrestling tournaments. Timrod Park has additional baseball and softball fields that sometimes get pressed into service during large tournaments. For soccer, teams typically use fields at local high schools or travel to nearby facilities in surrounding counties.
Florence Country Club and a couple other local courses welcome tournament golfers, and the Florence Aquatic Center can handle swim meets. The city has been steadily improving its sports infrastructure and actively courts tournament organizers, so facilities tend to be well-maintained and tournament-ready.
Things to Do
The Florence County Museum downtown is surprisingly engaging and perfect for a quick educational stop between games. Kids enjoy the hands-on exhibits, and it's air-conditioned relief during hot summer tournaments. Lynches River County Park about 20 minutes out offers hiking trails, fishing, and a good spot for team bonding when you have longer breaks between games.
If you have a full day off, Myrtle Beach is 90 minutes away and makes for a popular team trip – just remember that traffic can be brutal during summer months. Darlington Raceway is only 30 minutes north and offers tours when there aren't race events happening. The Pee Dee State Farmers Market is great for stocking up on snacks and local produce.
Downtown Florence has been working on revitalization, and Evans Park often hosts community events that might coincide with your visit. The Florence Little Theatre occasionally has shows suitable for families, though you'll need to check their schedule well in advance.
Food & Drink
Florence's food scene centers around Southern comfort food and barbecue. SeeMore's Restaurant has been feeding locals and visitors since 1954 – their fried chicken and country-fried steak will fuel your team for double-headers. Wholly Smokin' BBQ & Ribs does excellent pulled pork and brisket, with sides that actually matter. Stefano's serves solid Italian-American food in portions that work for hungry athletes.
For quick team meals, you've got all the usual suspects along Lucas Street and near I-95: Chick-fil-A, Panera, Chipotle, and multiple pizza options. Cracker Barrel and Olive Garden can handle large team groups if you call ahead. Semolina is a local pasta chain that does family-style meals well.
Coffee runs happen at Starbucks or local spot Mugs Coffee House downtown. For late-night food after evening games, options thin out quickly – stock up on snacks or hit the drive-throughs before 10 PM. Several hotels offer decent complimentary breakfast, which is crucial for early tournament start times.
Shopping & Entertainment
Magnolia Mall covers your basic shopping needs with department stores, a food court, and the usual mall retailers. It's not huge, but it'll handle forgotten tournament gear, team gifts, or rainy day entertainment. The mall also has a Regal Cinemas that works for team movie nights, though showtimes can be limited compared to bigger cities.
For team dinners with entertainment, Celebration Station combines arcade games with decent pizza and works well for younger teams. Spare Time Entertainment offers bowling, arcade games, and food in one location – perfect for team bonding after tournament play wraps up.
Downtown Florence has been adding more entertainment options, including some sports bars that welcome teams for group dinners. Dick's Sporting Goods and Academy Sports + Outdoors can handle any last-minute equipment needs or forgotten gear. Walmart and Target cover everything else, and both are easily accessible from the main hotel areas.
Weather & Packing
Florence has a humid subtropical climate, which means hot, sticky summers and mild winters. Tournament season (March through October) can be brutally humid – pack extra uniforms, deodorant, and anything else that helps with sweat management. Summer temperatures regularly hit the 90s with high humidity that makes it feel even hotter. Afternoon thunderstorms are common from May through September, so bring rain gear and have indoor backup plans.
Spring and fall tournaments offer the best weather, with temperatures in the 70s-80s and lower humidity. Pack layers for early morning games since temperatures can vary significantly throughout the day. Winter events are rare but possible – temperatures usually stay above freezing, but pack a warm jacket just in case.
Sun protection is critical year-round. Bring extra sunscreen, hats, and consider umbrella chairs since shade can be limited at outdoor facilities. Most sports complexes have covered areas, but assume you'll be in direct sun for extended periods. Pack extra water bottles and electrolyte supplements – dehydration happens fast in South Carolina heat.
Local Tips
Tournament parking at Cormell Baseball Complex can get tight during big events – arrive early or be prepared to walk from overflow areas. Most restaurants and hotels understand the tournament crowd and many offer team discounts if you ask. Local grocery stores (Food Lion, Bi-Lo) stay open late and are perfect for stocking up on drinks and snacks at better prices than concession stands.
Florence drivers are generally courteous, but watch out for aggressive speeders on I-95 – this is a major trucking corridor. Gas prices tend to be reasonable compared to coastal areas. If you're buying team meals, many restaurants will do call-ahead orders for large groups, which saves significant time between games.
Cell service is solid throughout the city, and most hotels have decent WiFi for uploading game videos or staying in touch with families back home. The local visitor's bureau actually helps with tournament logistics if you're organizing a large event – they understand that sports tourism matters to the local economy and they'll work with you to make things run smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which hotels in Florence, South Carolina are good for families?
Several hotels in Florence, South Carolina are well-suited for families. Hotel Florence Tapestry Collection by Hilton (0.16 mi, from $147/night), Hyatt Place Florence Downtown (0.18 mi, from $141/night), and Park Inn by Radisson Florence SC (4.8 mi, from $93/night) all offer suites, connecting rooms, a pool, complimentary breakfast, and on-site laundry.
Which hotels in Florence, South Carolina are good for team or group travel?
Several hotels in Florence, South Carolina accommodate team and group travel. Hotel Florence Tapestry Collection by Hilton (0.16 mi, from $147/night), Hyatt Place Florence Downtown (0.18 mi, from $141/night), and Park Inn by Radisson Florence SC (4.8 mi, from $93/night) all offer meeting space, complimentary breakfast, and on-site laundry.
Are there extended-stay hotels in Florence, South Carolina?
Yes — TownePlace Suites by Marriott Florence (6.21 mi, from $131/night) is an extended-stay property in Florence, South Carolina, with full kitchens and on-site laundry.
Which hotels in Florence, South Carolina are great for a weekend getaway?
Several hotels in Florence, South Carolina are ideal for a weekend getaway. Tru by Hilton Florence I-95 (5.27 mi, from $94/night), Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Florence I-20 (6.14 mi, from $136/night), and Courtyard by Marriott Florence (6.3 mi, from $116/night) all offer a pool and on-site dining.
Which hotels in Florence, South Carolina are good for business travelers?
Several hotels in Florence, South Carolina cater to business travelers. Hotel Florence Tapestry Collection by Hilton (0.16 mi, from $147/night), Hyatt Place Florence Downtown (0.18 mi, from $141/night), and Park Inn by Radisson Florence SC (4.8 mi, from $93/night) all offer free Wi-Fi, meeting space, and a fitness center.
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Which hotels in Florence, South Carolina offer free breakfast?
Hyatt Place Florence Downtown (0.18 mi, from $141/night), Park Inn by Radisson Florence SC (4.8 mi, from $93/night), and Howard Johnson by Wyndham Florence (4.87 mi, from $62/night) include complimentary breakfast.
Which hotels in Florence, South Carolina offer free parking?
Park Inn by Radisson Florence SC (4.8 mi, from $93/night), Howard Johnson by Wyndham Florence (4.87 mi, from $62/night), and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Florence (5.04 mi, from $89/night) offer complimentary parking.
Which hotels in Florence, South Carolina have suites or extra space?
Hotel Florence Tapestry Collection by Hilton (0.16 mi, from $147/night), Hyatt Place Florence Downtown (0.18 mi, from $141/night), and Park Inn by Radisson Florence SC (4.8 mi, from $93/night) offer suite-style rooms with extra living space.
Which hotels in Florence, South Carolina have a full in-room kitchen?
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Florence (6.21 mi, from $131/night) and Affordable Suites Florence (6.28 mi, from $77/night) offer rooms with a full kitchen — stove, full-size fridge, and dishwasher.
Which hotels in Florence, South Carolina have a kitchenette?
Hyatt Place Florence Downtown (0.18 mi, from $141/night), Comfort Suites Florence I-95 (5.19 mi, from $98/night), and Comfort Inn & Suites Florence Center Area (6.21 mi, from $106/night) offer rooms with a kitchenette — typically a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee maker.
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