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The Francis Marion Hotel

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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
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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(70 reviews)
  • Harbour 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
(25 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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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)

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

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

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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 this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

A full-service spa, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference centre and valet parking. Change of towels is available on request
The Francis Marion Hotel offers 235 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Francis Marion Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from College of Charleston. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy southern cuisine while dining at The Swamp Fox Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Indulge with massages, facials or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 18998 square feet (1765 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The luxury The Francis Marion Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
The Swamp Fox Restaurant – This restaurant specialises 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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1382 out of 2155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 478 out of 2155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 2155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2155 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff (check-in and conceirge) were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was helpful, polite and courteous, the hotel entrance looks stunning, reminiscent to the old world, but the room we received showed the age of the hotel (102 years old !) It was definitely not a room in a 4* hotel. It looked run down, used and smelly. The bathroom was so small that a toilet flush box could not even fit in there. It was a big disappointment. Maybe a 3 star or less.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sherin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was great! but the rooms were not very clean and the bathrooms were not very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to historical sites, restaurants, and shopping. Attentive staff. Great onsite restaurant. Excellent breakfast buffet. Large rooms with upscale decor.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn, Hilton Head Island

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Excellent stay. Enjoyed everything. Highly recommend / perfect location for city visit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice! The ambiance was beautiful! Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Raghuram

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel lobby presents a welcoming and clean environment. However, the room size was not as expected based on the promotional images. There were issues with the door knobs and locks, and the room lacked temperature control. Additionally, the walls were not soundproof, resulting in significant noise disturbance from adjacent rooms and bathrooms, which detracted from the overall experience. On a positive note, the staff was friendly and the hotel’s location was convenient, providing easy access to various attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jo Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff (except one of the managers) were nice and went out of their way to help. The breakfast and happy hour were a nice welcome, in addition to the candy and water all day long. The outdoor area was lovely. Great location to pick up the carriage ride, the market, Boyds cookies and a fabulous "candle shop" across the street. Had bikes but did not use.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made the hotel extra special...from the manager to the cleaning staff, they went out of their way to make our stay good. And the in-hotel was fabulous. Old-world charm and the perfect downtown location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The common areas were nice and clean, our room was a corner room which I think helped with the noise as we didn’t have neighboring rooms. It was bright and welcoming. Yes the bathroom is small but it was clean and the water pressure and temperature was great. The AC unit was clearly old and extremely noisy. It woke us up every time it turned on and then back off. The bed was not particularly comfortable and the pillows were maybe the worst I’ve ever slept on. Unfortunately, we barely slept which was the point of our weekend away since we have young kids at home. I’m not sure we would ever stay here again. We expressed our dissatisfaction at check out and the response we received sort of made us think they receive these complaints often.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene, Sarasota

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gréât location, very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!! Excellent service from Ricky Ricardo at the Valet, Front desk as well as Sylvia at Swamp Fox. Location was perfect, Close to College of Charleston and downtown shops. Would definitely stay again and take a tour of the city on one of the Bike taxis. Thanks again.
Swamp Fox - Shrimp & Grits French Toast is also Amazing
Sunrise from Room - 11th floor
View from room - Sunset
Sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean, comfy bed, great view! Staff was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gilberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old hotel ac sounds like a turbocharged airplane. But location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely hotel but the room needed a deep clean especially the bath. A bit tired.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ramiro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025