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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
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Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

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Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

Highlights

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

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Suite (Francis Marion)

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room (Run of House)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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 deep-tissue massage, and aromatherapy 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
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Massage treatment rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
  • 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 (18,998 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • 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

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

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

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 Jun 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on Jul 6, 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. 1016 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1685 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

Ronald

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel although it’s an old building and rooms are a little on the snug side especially the bathroom. Great staff, good breakfast at reasonable prices.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the location! Only downside is the bathroom is tiny but otherwise room was great size!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown shopping and historical sights
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Liked the location and ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful room. Beautiful building would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super family friendly but definitely looking forward to come back as a couples trip since there is so much to do! Loved the horse carriage ride through the city!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant, spacious, friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yumita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby, loved that Starbucks is in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Suzan Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old but very clean. I love that we had 2 bathrooms in the deluxe double with harbor views. The staff was nice. Perfect location for a wonderful and affordable price because for traveling midweek.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the texting feature for this hotel. Our room was ready early and customer service was great! Rooms are very clean. Love the history this hotel has!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great location…5 stars highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time and the hotel was in the perfect spot. We parked in the garage next door and walked everywhere until we left. Great hotel, great town, great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious bedroom, bathroom a little small, could use some basic updates but fine. Good value for the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025