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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Lobby
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Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • Marion Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Charleston Music Hall
    ‪4 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

  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor 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

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • 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

  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • 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

  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor 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 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

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk
  • Charleston Music Hall - 4 min walk
  • Charleston City Market - 16 min walk
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 2 min drive

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 Charleston hotel in Charleston Historic District with a full-service spa
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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: USD 7-20 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Swamp Fox Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge (on request)

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (18998 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Desk
  • 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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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. 896 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1514 reviews

9.0/10

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

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Clean, accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

janine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We walked to everything. Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

beth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful century old hotel with a grand lobby. We stayed in a 1 bedroom suite, which was quiet and spacious. Located on a major shopping and night-life street, and only a 20 or so minute walk to the historic market and waterfront.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the bed was very comfortable and it was very quite in the room so we were able to have a great nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

joseph, Savannah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and view. Excellent restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was nice, especially for an old hotel. It had all of the amenities we needed. Because at one point it was two rooms that had been remodeled into one, we had plenty of space to move around. Although the bathrooms were both small, we managed just fine. There were two valets that were extremely nice and kind. However, both the original girl that greeted us at the front desk and the woman that stood at the valet stand both days were unfriendly and rude. This was specifically to us, as we witnessed them being kind and warm to others. It was very odd. The woman behind the front desk was exceptionally rude. After standing at the valet for over ten minutes with no one there, I went in to greet her and ask where I should go for parking/check-in because it was a pretty confusing process to this point, and she just blinked and stared at me. Then she didn’t answer my questions or even greet me but just said, “You get a text?” I had no clue what she was talking about, asked for clarification and she just sighed at me (audibly) and said, “You need to be by the valet.” I asked if it was by the front because no one was there and she only pointed at the front while staring at me. I chalked the valet woman up to probably just having a rough existence in the Charleston heat. I’d be a bit crabby too I suppose.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property! Beautiful historic hotel. Bathrooms were small but manageable! Loved having Harbor View
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gerard

Liked: Staff & service
The front desk staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property and it's location is in the heart of of historic Charleston. We loved it. The bed was very comfortable & great water pressure. We would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to spend a little time in this great old southern city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Beautiful. Spacious room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM, Poway

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karin helped us with local sites to visit and on our drive to Myrtle Beach. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

MARK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older hotel with issues. Dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
RESERVATIONS NOT HONORED.
MY RESERVATION WAS FOR AN UPPER FLOOR. i HAVE A HEARING ISSUE AND RESERVED A ROOM ON AN UPPER FLOOR AWAY FROM STREET NOISE.. WHEN I CHECKED IN I WAS TOLD THEY WERE FULL AND I HAD A 3RD FLOOR ROOM. NO WAY TO CHANGE. THE DESK CLERK DID NOT SEEM SYMPATHETIC TO MY NEEDS, JUST TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Derrick

Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel lobby is beautiful. The room was small. The bathroon was super small. Staff were not super friendly or helpful. INwas very disappointed at the cost of what I paid and what I recieced. I moved my reservation to the Hampton Inn and for less cost had a room the was twice the size and newer..Staff are super friendly and we have a really good breakfast. So will not go back to the Francis Marion or recommend it to others. Disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

CHRISTIE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t crazy about this property Bathroom flooded every time we showered Bathroom was super small
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024