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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 interior with ornate chandeliers, classical columns, and a balcony with intricate railings.
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 hallway with a patterned floor, chandeliers, and seating areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $266
$233 nightly
$266 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

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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

Room options

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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
(111 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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
(96 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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)
  • 590 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charleston Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lowland Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬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. 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (18,998 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 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

Property 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. 1669 out of 2503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 536 out of 2503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 2503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 2503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 2503 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

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in a historic hotel that is still well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were great, Lovely downtown location so we were able to walk to a lot of the places we wanted to go.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying at the Francis Marion Hotel. The location is ideal for shopping and seeing Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cure quaint hotel. Perfect location for all events!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, super friendly and helpful staff, the Swamp Fox restaurant served an amazing Grouper special and the server Viet was as good as is gets for top notch service. The location was great with a short walk to the market and the harbor. Loved our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! It was so convenient to be right on King St. and directly across from a beautiful park. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. We would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 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