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The Francis Marion Hotel

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour 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

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room (Run of House) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour 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 this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
A full-service spa, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
The Francis Marion Hotel offers 235 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Francis Marion Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from College of Charleston. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy southern cuisine while dining at The Swamp Fox Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself to massages, facials or aromatherapy at The Spa of Charleston
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 18998 square feet (1765 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Francis Marion Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Charleston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
The Swamp Fox Restaurant – This restaurant specialises 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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 980 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1642 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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location and easy walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and attractions!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, everything in walking distance, friendly staff, comfortable room. Beautiful lobby with piano entertainment in the afternoon, nice touch 👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Perfect visit

Probably the best hotel where I have stayed in many years. Everything from room prep to the restaurant was beautifully done to make the visitor comfortable. Staff went out of their was to be helpful. I will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the hotel—only issue is we prefer a former mattress
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia, Darien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ALLISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Francis Marion is very convenient to the College of Charleston and surrounding areas. We stayed overnight recently and was very happy with the stay. Super clean, very quiet hotel. Very Charleston-esque! Bed and pillows were so comfy! My only complaint would be the very tiny bathrooms. Clean but very tiny. Still overall I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to everything. It's a 100-year Old hotel and I like the nostalgic feel but the bathrooms are so small. Nothing fancy at all about amenities in bathroom or room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great restaurant with beautiful piano music in hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice location but……

The hotel staff was extremely friendly! We checked into our room but the front desk didn’t tell us we would hear the music from the roof top bar until 2 am every night we were there! Why would they not mention or get better windows? Very disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch accommodations and Super friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary L

Travelled with family
I like its location downtown near restaurants shops and market district. The rooms need to be up dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful! The rooms are slightly dated, and the AC makes a loud noise every so often that was a bit jarring and does need to be fixed, but the beds were phenomenal and so comfy, hotel itself is beautiful, and the location can’t be beat in terms of convenience and walkability. The food was SO good too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025