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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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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.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(70 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
(25 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • 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
(60 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • 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
(69 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
(109 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(103 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
(85 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 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 km
  • Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Bull Brewing Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burns Alley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lowland Tavern - ‬4 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.
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
  • 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
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

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. 1392 out of 2168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 481 out of 2168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 2168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2168 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leigh, Edgewater

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

earl crockett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston and had an overall great experience, with a few important things to note. The historic charm is real—the lobby is beautiful and full of character, and the location is outstanding. Being right in the heart of downtown Charleston made the entire trip worthwhile and allowed us to walk almost everywhere. Customer service was excellent throughout the hotel and in the restaurant. The food in the restaurant was fantastic, and the staff was consistently friendly and helpful. One standout was the hotel providing a loaner wheelchair for my elderly parent at no cost, which was incredibly appreciated since rentals can be very expensive. We booked three rooms (one for elderly parents, one for teenage daughters, and one for ourselves). While the beds were comfortable, the rooms were surprisingly small and underwhelming for the price. After tax, each room was $347.82, and we expected more space at that rate. Parking is another consideration. We had two cars, and parking was nearly $50 per car per night, which adds up quickly. The only truly negative experience involved room service. My elderly father tried to order a diet drink and ended up with a $77 charge for a 12-pack. The hotel did reduce the charge by $10 after I called, which I appreciated, but it was still frustrating. Bring your own drinks. Overall, this is a great hotel if you value location, history, and excellent service and don’t mind smaller rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable. The staff are very attentive, friendly, helpful. If you are looking for a great location to check out the downtown of Charleston, The Francis Marion is optimal. We could easily walk to most places, including the meet-ups for various tours, museums, shopping and restaurants. The hotel restaurant is very good as well. I am giving 4 stars because the bathroom sink has a very small counter, so difficult to find a place for toiletries without things getting wet. Also there are no hooks or places to put a towel close to the shower. The venting in the bathroom is slow and there isn't an actual switch for a vent. But the rest of the room was lovely. They also have wifi and the ability to cast your streaming apps onto the television. Definitely would recommend this hotel to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My silver rewards points weren't recognized. I asked for a room with a view, they gave me what they said was a city view. It was an ugly view of looking down at industrial, rooftops. The hotel was not full, I won't be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was seamless and the rooms were beautiful. Showers had great pressure and the staff was very professional and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Ankeny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff was friendly. Downtown. Be prepared to spend money on parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It has been a while since we stayed so we thought we would try Marion one more time. The lobby area is great and rooms have been refreshed. The bathroom is stil SMALL. Zero room to move around in bathroom and it’s plain OLD. Will not even get into the noise factor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard, Greensboro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Historic hotel on King Street. Great location, but hotel needs renovating. Tiny bathrooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is very clean and the staff are wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, East Sandwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The Hotel lobby area is beautiful. Very old very beautiful building. The concierge was very helpful. Food we had was just ok?!? Our room…old decor and old lay out but expected. We asked for a different room and was told none available because it was very, very loud all night long!! From the ice machine making loud noises constantly all night to the old elevators that also were constantly making noise. We didn’t get a good nights sleep the whole time we stayed. Very disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great! Room was clean. Only thing we were not happy with was the bathroom was Extremely small
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith Ann, stl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to check-out this historic hotel was perfect. Stepping out of the taxi, we were greeted by the doormen who took our bags up to Lobby level and we were checked-in quickly. Our room was ready early as our flight was an early one. Such a blessing for that. The Lobby is gorgeous. We had a large spacious clean room, with safe, big comfortable beds, high quality linens, bathrobes, bath towels, toiletries were always filled as were the coffee, tea, creamers, etc., daily water bottles and plenty of outlets! Well-lit, safe corridors and elevators, and in a very safe neighborhood. The location could not have been better. Right across the street from Marion Square. There was always someone at the desk and a concierge to answer all questions. Their Swamp Fox restaurant was excellent with some of the most delicious dishes in Charleston. There is also a Starbucks at ground level in the hotel so no need to go very far for a wake-up coffee and pastry. Breakfast in their restaurant was extraordinarily delicious. I have stayed here before and highly recommend it. 10 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a hotel as it is meant to be. A glamorous lobby with piano music, oversized rooms and a full staff including Bellmen and in-room dining. The staff is happy and gracious in all areas, including a better than average and convenient breakfast buffet. The location is perfect for shopping and dining within walking distance. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Classic older hotel and with older hotels there sre problems and issues that do not surface with newer ones. Overall i enjoyed my stay and would return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ambiance and restaurant on site with love piano
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pascal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large and clean . Small bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Simpsonville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel rooms but beautiful common areas and incredibly friendly Valet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025