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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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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
(58 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Standard Room (Run of House) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

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

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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
(20 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(42 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
A full-service spa, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. 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.

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.
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
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, aromatherapy or massages at The Spa of Charleston
  • 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 cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 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, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. 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. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Francis Marion Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 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)
  • 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

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

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

The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel
Francis Marion Charleston
Francis Marion Hotel
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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1154 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 431 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1850 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arun, Flower Mound

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elias

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Weekend in Charleston.

Historic hotel in the middle of Charleston. Overall it was a good stay but it's a little outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right near shopping. Food and bars Great service and rooms were nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and bathrooms are run down. It was not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is excelent. Room was large. Double deluxe. Maintenance needed in room. Bathroom small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

W. Dean, Oakton

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLENE

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with fabulous service.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great historic property! Bathroom was very small!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant, spacious, friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Michael, Allentown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st class all the way.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious bedroom, bathroom a little small, could use some basic updates but fine. Good value for the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Edinburgh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel although it’s an old building and rooms are a little on the snug side especially the bathroom. Great staff, good breakfast at reasonable prices.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked 2 rooms with 2 double beds each on Hotels.com. When we checked in, the hotel told that was only a "request" and gave us two rooms each with one bed and one pull-out. Four friends traveling together, all in our 60s. A pull out sofa does NOT equal a bed. No price adjustment. This definitely downgraded our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is beautiful. Parking is a challenge.
Convenient to everything
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025