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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
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Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marion Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Music Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(109 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room (Run of House)

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double 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 luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Charleston Music Hall and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Charleston Museum.

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 18 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lowland Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

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.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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Francis Marion Charleston
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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1433 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 491 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2226 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MICHELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, very clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay the management was more than accommodating since we needed to switch rooms due to our needs. They let us look and try many different rooms. Initially, not knowing which room to book our room was too small.. however they were super nice. Watch out for parking. I highly suggest you valet. The parking structure will charge you about $40 every 24 hours even though they say $20 that’s incorrect unless you park at midnight. If you come and park at 4 pm then leave the next day at let’s say 2 pm it was 44 dollars. So basically we paid 44 every day for parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!! Everyone was so pleasant and friendly. The hotel was beautiful.
Thursday and Fridays Champagne and Cheese Reception
Lobby
Room Harbor View Side
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Server Sylvie was amazing. Breakfast was good, Sylvie was great. Dinner just okay, but pricey. One of our dinner servers was good, but the other was rude. She called everyone Babydoll and couldn’t stop talking about how much one of us ate. She “couldn’t believe it” that we ate almost half of our shrimp and grits! “So fast! She’s excited!” and on and on. Hotel is charming and beautiful but stair carpet and room decor needs updating. Tiny bathrooms could seem less crowded with thoughtful design changes.(Replace tub with glass shower and tile entire room with light marble look porcelain. Replace toilet with comfort height model.) Almost all of the staff we interacted with were friendly and professional. Location is perfect, but parking options are too expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valeriya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was very large and comfortable. Staff was attentative and helpful. Room was very clean. Valet parking convenient, but not inexpensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Beau

We had an issue with the air conditioner making a lot of noise, staff looked at it but nothing they could do with us in the room. It was room 802, very annoying when we were trying to sleep. Everything else was great! Thanks, Beau
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay! Older hotel but great accommodations! Room service restaurant was wonderful. I usually stay at the Dewberry or Bennet and spend three times as much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adrienne, Westerville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was courteous!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Francis Marion Hotel was ideal for making the most of our stay in Charleston. The location is extraordinary for accessing everything in the city on foot. The room had everything we needed. The team was welcoming and helpful. This is not a hotel to choose if you are looking for amenities like a good gym, hot tub or pool. But the delicious cookies put out every afternoon / evening make up for that!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waitress was amazing. Professional, a hustler, and great service. Pl
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dorene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay - convenient for our CofC visit. So lucky and thankful for the 2 bathrooms in our 2 Q room. Lovely perk!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

loren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

K Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean/ staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels that I ever stay in SC
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Travelled with family
It was all ok - not really any complaints but didn’t really stand out either. Its best attribute is the location which we found very central and walkable. We enjoyed Charleston. If the rate is exceptional, don’t be discouraged, just don’t expect much.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are a bit dated and could use an updated remodel. Our room had 2 bathrooms, which was nice but both bathrooms were TINY. It was hard to even blow dry hair. I’ve had larger bathrooms on a train.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025