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 - 0.2 km
Charleston Music Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Charleston City Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Waterfront Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 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
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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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I love the fact that this property was walkable to many restaurants and shops. It was also close to the local free bus service that quickly took us to the main attractions in the area. We might have walked to some, but one of us was in a walking boot, so having the free bus service was a huge bonus. The property was older, but that's part of the charm going to a city like Charleston. The hotel restaurant, Swamp Fox, was fantastic and the staff at the hotel and restaurant were all super friendly. The only drawbacks were the very tiny elevator leading from the valet/drop off area to the lobby for check in and the odd bathroom setup. Since it's an older hotel, the bathrooms were off; there wasn't much counterspace, our friend's room had two odd-shaped bathrooms and the shower heads were very low, which was not fun for one of the guys in our group who is 6.4. At the end of the day, those are just minor items and would not deter me from staying there again.
Classic one hundred year old property with plenty of Southern charm. Beautiful lobby, friendly staff and comfortable rooms. Excellent location, convenient to shopping, dining and major attractions. I would definitely stay here again.
Nice old hotel. Elevators were a little old and slow.
John
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jordan
13 Jan 2025
Jordan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Thank you for your hospitality and great restaurant at your hotel.
Mary
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anne
11 Jan 2025
Polite, gracious staff- older hotel with lovely common areas-
Anne
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Bradley
11 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff — in need of a reno
Great location and elegant lobby. The rooms are dated and need of remodeling. The staff were polite and helpful. One in particular gave us fabulous restaurant recommendations and another took the time to explain how valet parking was actually less expensive than parking overnight in the public garage.
Old historic hotel in excellent location. Staff was warm and welcoming, room was comfy and spacious except for the very small bathroom. I guess a hundred years ago they didn't appreciate large bathrooms. Would definitely stay here again despite the sketchy elevators.