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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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

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

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

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 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
(63 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
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(109 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
(86 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Francis Marion)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 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 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. 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

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. 1424 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 487 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2209 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Latrease, Brunswick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, we are locals who love to stay at the Francis Marion on a night out for special occasions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nijaz

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location and the hotel had a wonderful old fashioned atmosphere. Staff from bell hop to valet to front desk were amazingly helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

tammy, Flagler Beach

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

MIKA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well maintained and beautifully decorated
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jeanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we did not have breakfast only dinner which was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Clifford

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old hotel in the heart of the city. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Valet parking was very handy and Uber was never more than 2 minutes from us. The staff were great and the Swamp Fox restaurant had delicious food and a wonderful server named Sylvie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dennis, Charlotte

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic. Plumbing not so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, Beautiful older hotel, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Siqi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice service. Room and bathroom is a bit small
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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