The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

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Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 344 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Francis Marion)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 590 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 350 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pâtisserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel near Marion Square
Located close to Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum, The Francis Marion Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Indulge in a body wrap, a hot stone massage, and a facial at The Spa of Charleston, the onsite spa. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Massage treatment rooms, a ballroom, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 235 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

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Francis Marion Charleston
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Francis Marion Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Francis Marion Hotel?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on Jul 20, 2025 start from $199.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 40 per day.

What time is check-in at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Francis Marion Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this spa hotel is steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also within 10 minutes.

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1066 out of 1750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1750 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

Elane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula June

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property; excellent staff and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful visit and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, check-in was quick with great friendly staff, looks to be well kept, bed was incredibly comfortable. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and attentive…Beds comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Everything was perfect during our stay. Very clean, great service and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable, professional staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and would come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! A beautiful historic hotel with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good historical hotel with small historical rooms but very well done and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and very accommodating facility!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Romantic rooms, good location, perfect breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable bed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming older hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay, very very small bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer Ann

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great communication and service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

soterios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service great location and beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Perfect walking location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast buffet...beds are very comfortable...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that historic features remain; the breakfast was fantastic and wine & cheese events in the evenings were super fun
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minerva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and soft beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great location, excellent restaurant. The room was very spacious with higher ceilings and to our delight, two bathrooms. The view from our room was also fabulous. if you’re in town for College of Charleston the location is practically on the campus, the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing! Becca at the front desk took great care of us and even made us feel so special with an anniversary card! Walkable to all great things downtown! Great rooms and wonderful service from all staff! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was wonderful. Small bathroom though lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025