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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, South Carolina Aquarium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room (Run of House)

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at The Francis Marion Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston. .This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Charleston Music Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Music Farm.

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gilroy's Pizza Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burns Alley - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
The Francis Marion Hotel offers 235 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa of Charleston has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Stay in one of 235 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy southern cuisine at The Swamp Fox Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Charleston? This hotel has 18998 square feet (1765 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
The Swamp Fox Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Swamp Fox Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (18,998 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel
Francis Marion Charleston
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Marion Francis Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
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Reviews

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1225 out of 1940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 1940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1940 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the older feel to the space. The food was excellent. My only complaint is that when we first arrived, our toilet was not flushing properly. We addressed this with the front desk and they immediately sent someone to fix the toilet which then worked perfectly for the rest of our stay. Right across from the farmers market and many nearby shops and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people and service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the area of the property and acquaintance of the hotel. However, the rooms were small and the bathroom was beyond small! if you were on the bigger side, you are not fitting in that bathroom! all in all, we were quite happy with the property and the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Swathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the interior design and room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Very convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lizniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. It was very historic and classic but very clean. The main issue we had was the parking situation. There were only two options: valet ($40) a day or park in the public garage next door which ended up being quite expensive in the end. Other than that the location and hotel were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel ! The staff is excellent ! From the d
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room to room noise transmission could be better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Monroe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Great area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEE, Chesapeake

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location...wish parking was included in stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and staff were both amazing, we were checked into a room and had an issue with the toilet, we told the front desk and were upgraded to a suite, I would have been satisfied with an equal room, but appreciated that they went the extra mile to make things right.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and elegant property. In a great location, easy to access good food and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. The hotel is very clean and smells amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Swamp fox restaurant. The service was great! The shrimp and grits omg!! 😋delicious
Lobby. My daughter, our little artist took great shots. Off the beautiful Chandeliers!
They have elevators. They looked antique to me but updated at the same time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service
I’m a disabled person who travels with a service dog and my caregivers. I was harassed and discriminated against by several in the staff including the manager, who said he would be offering me a refund and instead refunded $286 on a $700 reservation. Unacceptable and against ADA law.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I came on a girls trip. This hotel was incredibly affordable compared to the other hotels around the area. It is right by some of the best shopping on King Street, only about a 12 to 15 minute walk to some of the best restaurants and market. It was extremely safe and very conveniently located. Would highly recommend. It was also very quaint and beautiful inside. The rooms were spacious (besides the bathroom) and it had all the amenities you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanja

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to Washington DC, has great breakfast and restaurant with delicious food. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rozanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L, Newbury Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of my favorites. It is the perfect spot to see all of downtown Charlestown. The food is amazing!! We had room service two nights and the food was top notch and the staff who brought our food were the nicest. We used the valet parking and the young kid that helped us was just the sweetest. We needed extra shampoo one night and within five minutes of calling we had shampoo. Love everything about this hotel and would never stay anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025