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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbour 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
(23 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour 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
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(106 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
(43 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room (Run of House)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 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 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
A full-service spa, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
The Francis Marion Hotel offers 235 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Francis Marion Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from College of Charleston. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy southern cuisine while dining at The Swamp Fox Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself to facials, hot stone massages or aromatherapy at The Spa of Charleston
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 18998 square feet (1765 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Francis Marion Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Charleston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
The Swamp Fox Restaurant – This restaurant specialises 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 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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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. 1291 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 453 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2037 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

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd James Hurlbut, Watertown

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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.

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

guy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
made spa reservations for the Mrs to relax. spa was closed It would have been better to not take the reservation than disappoint a wife. your curbside staff is excellent . We enjoyed your bartender. He was both personable and talented . The food was good in swamp fox good and service excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and wonderfully maintained. the staff was very attentive and assisted us with everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location walkable to many restaurants, shops, and museums. The hotel restaurant, Swamp Fox offers reasonably priced meals especially their amazing breakfast options. Hotel staff was very accommodating and friendly. We will definitely return to this amazing hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Premie, Livingston

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon check in asked for Expedia VIP perk they said they are an independent hotel and don’t participate, excellent! Then checked into room the toilet was dirty and looked as if it was not cleaned not to mention bathrooms are tiny, asked to switch rooms and they were confused why. Received new room which was 2 beds instead of 1 this one seemed clean but I was just happy that I was only staying 1 night. I understand this is a historic building but this hotel is in need of a facelift.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Francis Marion is my favorite hotel in Charleston. I stay there every time I go. I love the age and the history of the architecture and fixtures. There is lovely infused water in the lobby and sometimes live piano.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t use spa
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location , very professional and courteous service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025