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The Francis Marion Hotel

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A grand lobby with a central round table, seating, and potted plants.
A grand hallway with a patterned floor, chandeliers, and seating areas.
A spacious lobby with a grand piano, elegant chandeliers, and plush seating areas.
A grand lobby with a large chandelier, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, and a patterned carpet.
A grand interior with ornate chandeliers, classical columns, and a balcony with intricate railings.

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.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, dresser, and a television.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(80 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a floor lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(123 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

A vanity area with a mirror, a lamp, and a tissue box on a black countertop.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (Run of House)

A hotel room with two beds, a patterned carpet, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Francis Marion)

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and patterned floor tiles.

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 body scrubs, aromatherapy or massages 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. Open daily.
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
  • Smoking not allowed

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. 1655 out of 2484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 534 out of 2484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 2484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 2484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 2484 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and just made the trip perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garry Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Location was great / the hotel was reminiscent of the era it was built - beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, great hotel in a wonderful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GyuHui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, location, staff! Would visit again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in the heart of Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff. Great trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel location was perfect. The building is a little dated, but still a very nice hotel to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. It’s in a great location and is historic and one of a kind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, beautiful property and within walking distance to great shopping and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Great location in the middle of the heart of Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heinz J.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and quality hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lovely room, comfortable and elegant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were amazing! Great location. very historic! Restaurant was really good too
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Very nice and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

mary ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast menu was fresh and large. Bar was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel. A charming place to stay. Attached restaurant and starbucks were also quite convenient. Food at the restaurant is inexpensive and very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noelle A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Beautiful hotel. Central to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast. Good location to city sites.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026