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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$181
$159 nightly
$181 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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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

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 590 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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 spa 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 - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mudhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gilroy's Pizza Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burns Alley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
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.

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.
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.
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 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 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. 1315 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 453 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2058 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Odell

Solo traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect except for miniature bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

TODD

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valet parking $40 per day; valet staff very professional and courteous. Not handicapped accessible as the entrance is a flight of stairs away from the lobby and there is only a service elevator near the entrance. Starbucks has an entrance from inside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Clean rooms good breakfast . Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was a nice, older room. Bed was comfortable and room service was great. Did have to call to have sheets changed upon arrival due to stains and sand/dirt on them. When taking them off, a used band aid was found. Also lost a personal blanket to housekeeping that was left on bed first night of stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Carpet was wet. Fitted sheet was not on completely and hair all in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the food and service at the Swamp Fox restaurant were both exceptional. The staff at the hotel were very helpful. The downside, which could not be helped, was the rainy weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property in the heart of everything! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We had issues with our room. Wet carpet from work done on the AC unit and the toilet didn’t flush. Staff was very nice and gave us a $75 breakfast credit. Beds were very small for 2 people. Great location! Beautiful lobby and fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff, especially the Valet staff, were excellent! Swampfox restaurant is wonderful! Best shrimp and grits I have ever had! With that said, I don’t think I will return due to the outside noise at night; could not sleep with the loud souped up cars riding around. It is a college town, but extremely loud cars are unbearable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

BRYANT

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy, York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Albany

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen, Bloomington

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on King Street. Beautiful park across the street. We felt very safe in the neighborhood and walked a lot!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Very nice and the staff was amazing. Rooms, bed, and bathroom was quite small though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lila

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean rooms,. Older hotel needs a little renovations rooms have tiny bathrooms. Rooms are cramped AC next to the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great! Nice choices, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and property was within walking distance of all shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025