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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$181
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 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 this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Hotel in Charleston Historic District
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
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.
The Francis Marion Hotel features a full-service spa and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 18998 square feet (1765 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Francis Marion Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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)
  • Limited onsite valet parking
  • 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

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. 1298 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 455 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2048 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd James Hurlbut, Watertown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walgreens was close and the restaurant at the hotel was excellent. Staff was very professional and entertaining.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
rooms too old and bathroom too small great staff but wouldnt stay again til they renovate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredibly helpful and accommodating, going as far as to help relocate us in the middle of the night due to a malfunctioning air conditioner that was pumping hot air into the room. It was extremely appreciated! It’s hard to beat the convenience of the hotel’s location, with an easy walk up or down King Street to all of Charleston’s landmarks as well as steps away from two different free CARTA shuttles if you get tired of walking. The Swamp Fox restaurant on the property was excellent. We got into town in the evening and had dinner there as well as breakfast on the morning that we checked out. Both were great. The rooms are rather modest compared to the opulence of the lobby and event spaces, but it’s a 100+ year old hotel. If you’re going to be out and about like we were and just need a place to sleep and recover a little in between activities then it definitely does the job. The only reason for 4 stars was some terrible nights of sleep on a less than stellar bed, at least for my own preferences. All in all it was worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the most incredible time and can’t wait to come back… Everything was great from start to finish from the people who greeted you at the front door to the person who help me fix my remote in my room lol I would highly recommend this place it’s a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Good room, wish the bed was bigger. Great shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth L.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and clean. Our stay was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Small but clean and nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel lobby is stunning but the rooms are small and bathrooms were tiny. This hotel is in a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025