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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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.)
    ‪18 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

  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • 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

  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • 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

  • Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 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
  • 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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Marion Francis Hotel
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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 936 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1579 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

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

You will love it!
I love older properties, and from the time I was greeted by the valet, until i checked out, it was great. I had the deluxe king room; well appointed and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nelson

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property. Beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was excellent! Sylvia in the dining room was exceptional! As was Christina. The room was excellent. The front staff were friendly and so helpful. A delightful experience! We loved the location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! The room was nice. It’s such a historic, beautiful hotel. Very nice having Starbucks downstairs. Easy to walk anywhere downtown! Will definitely be back! Parking was a little expensive, so we found city parking a few blocks from hotel for much cheaper.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly people,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful historic hotel impeccably decorated for the holiday celebrations! The staff was positive, friendly and very helpful with request and suggestions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Tinley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Francis Marion started with a small hiccup but was easily rectified by the manager, Mr. Parker. He made our stay to celebrate our 20th anniversary more special. The rest of the staff throughout the hotel could not have been nicer. We will be back!

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom is extremely small.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old property, maintained well but expect small bathrooms and closets. Most bathrooms have large tubs. Excellent location if visiting College of Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroko

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is great, can walk to shopping, dining, and ports. Starbucks is in the same building which is a plus. The building is old, and you can definitely tell in the rooms (weird piping in the bathroom, difficult to get the right temp in the shower, odd room layouts, older looking carpet, furniture, doorknobs, etc. the main room door had a modern lock though, so that made me feel safer (I’ve been to hotels that did not). But it seemed decently clean, the windows could be cracked to let in a breeze, and the bed was decently comfortable. Not a bad place to stay, especially for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Just checked in - as my prior hotel was without water for 2 days…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Nice property. Had delicious she crab soup and salad in the hotel restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lili

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is old, very old. The rooms are not at all as it's pictured. They are dark and dingy. We booked a double bed rooms but had only one set of towels. The staff is border line rude. When we arrived, the lady was in the back room, talking on the phone and didn't even acknowledged that we had been waiting for a while to check in. The bar tender at the restaurant was even ruder, to the point that we cancelled our dinner reservations with them. Why would we want to reward such unprofessional establishment. The location was great. The doormen were really nice but other than that I have nothing good to say about this place. I can't believe the high reviews some people leave for this hotel. For the price, definitely, not worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Would recommend. Note that the beds are only doubles (not Queen size)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Domenic

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Photos looked good but!
Not so good. We went for our anniversary. Started with pulling up and going inside To valet but getting ignored by the staff. I grabbed my own cart loaded My own bags and parked my car. My room was in need of care. Wet carpet, rundown looking, shower had the lightest water pressure of any hotel I ever stayed at. Lastly the staff told me my dinner reservation was at a place that was within walking distance and it was actually about five miles in each direction. Not a future destination for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Francis Marion was surely a property of note a hundred years ago. Today it is a bit tired. Everyone we interacted with was super nice and helpful-- from the valet to the desk to housekeeping and even the manager. Great service. The building itself is in need of an update. Comparing pricing in Charleston, however, it is still a solid value because this town is expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Antoine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for great price. Staff were beyond helpful in everyway. Text before arrival about our room and parking options and responded immediately and professionally. Perfect place for New Year's stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jie Wen, NEW HYDE PARK

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024