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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Charleston Music Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room (Run of House)

Standard Room (Run of House)

  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen 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

  • ‪Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Pâtisserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fiat Lux - ‬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.

Languages

English

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 969 out of 1625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1625 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

PAMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Parking garage elevators were down all weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great list cation if you are visiting Charleston and especially College of Charleston. Bathrooms were tiny, but property well maintained for its age.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janice Brown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location. However, could hear the people talking in the room next to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business stay

The hotel was very nice. The only comments would be for the shower to be cleaned better. It had hair from previous visitor and the shower curtain was torn.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

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

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at this historical hotel in Charleston was such a unique and memorable experience! The hotel is incredibly comfortable and clean, with charming, classic decor that really captures the essence of Charleston's rich history. The location is perfect-right in the heart of everything, making it easy to explore the city. I even had a bit of a spooky encounter, as this hotel is known for having a ghost! It added an extra layer of charm and mystery to our stay. Whether you're looking for comfort, character, or a touch of the supernatural, this hotel has it all. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a one-of-a-kind experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location. Older hotel but beautiful, clean and beds are comfortable. Perfect location for walking to shops, restaurants, and music. Dorothy at property restaurant, SwampFox, is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Gibson

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service. Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is dated in the rooms, need renovation. Deep cleaning. Was a ok hotel. Staff is amazing and food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024