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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, South Carolina Aquarium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room (Run of House)

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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 (0.3 km) from Charleston Music Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Music Farm.

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burns Alley - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gilroy's Pizza Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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 AM to 11 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 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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. 1222 out of 1938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 444 out of 1938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1938 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

8/10 Good

Han

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertamaria (Gigi)

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has great architectural features and common spaces. Very centrally located with a farmers market in front of the hotel across the street at the park. Walkable to everywhere and very friendly staff. Restaurant on bottom floor had good food and very good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Refresh needed

The Hotel room needs some refreshing. We love the hotel and have stayed before.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the edge of the historic district, perfect for walking. Room had everything we needed & odour free
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While looking for a place to stay in Charleston, this hotel had great reviews. I am sure it is great for most of it's guests, but that was not our experience. We did not have cold water in the shower and when we inquired about it, was told there was an issue with the water. No big deal, but it also happened to be an extremely hot week so not having cooler water in the shower was not ideal. There was also an issue with the A/C. Our room would not cool down and instead of being able to move rooms, we were given a box fan - which only moved the warm air around. With it being so hot not only while we were out enjoying Charleston, but when we got back to the hotel room, we cut our trip short and only stayed the first night. The staff did apologize when we checked out. Perhaps if it had not been so hot our experience would have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic 1920s grand hotel, kept up in the grand condition. Fantastic, friendy staff, great onsite restaurant, bar , with great food. Breakfast ,lunch and dinner. The Aquarium and Maratime museum are fanstaic, boat site seeing cruise and tons of restaurants Close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shivani

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Francis Marion - First class!

Francis Marion is first class! The room was perfect. The location can’t be beat. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.we will be returning to The Francis Marion our next Charleston Trip. Oh and the views of Charleston are Beautiful from your room!
Gorgeous Views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great stay!

This hotel is in a great location and the staff are fantastic! My only note is that the furnishings could use an update. It’s a historic hotel, with great character and charm, but some aspects of it just feel old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful facility. Super location. Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really enjoyable stay at the Francis Marion. Our family of 4 stayed for a week and we were very comfortable in our room; it’s in a perfect location for shopping, dining, and sightseeing. The staff was friendly and efficient!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derick

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent staff and location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel, and EVERYONE was very friendly and kind. They did seem to care about your needs and the rooms were very clean, even the bed sheets smelled like I had just washed them!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julissa Vilmaris

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic! Only issue we had was our toilet gave us trouble flushing. Had to call maintenance twice. I was happy I was staying with one of my best friends with a bathroom situation. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Fairfax

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was a breeze and our room was ready even though we got there early. Hotel is in a great location with great shopping and dining options very close by. This is our 2nd stay here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025