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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel near Marion Square

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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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, Waterfront Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 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
(63 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
(21 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
(58 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
(66 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
(102 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
(42 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
(101 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
(79 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

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

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

City center stay.A stay at this Charleston Historic District hotel places you steps from Marion Square and within a 5-minute walk of College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel near Marion Square
The Francis Marion Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness center. 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 center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 18998 square feet (1765 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 235 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 18998 sq ft of conference space
  • 1765 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1924
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

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Francis Marion Charleston
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Francis Marion Hotel to the airport?

The Francis Marion Hotel is 12.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Francis Marion Hotel?

As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on Oct 26, 2025 start from $259.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Francis Marion Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Francis Marion Hotel.

How close is The Francis Marion Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 11.5 mi (21-min drive) from Front Beach and 7.8 mi (16-min drive) from Sunrise Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Francis Marion Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Francis Marion Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 7 and 20 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at The Francis Marion Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 40 per day.

Does The Francis Marion Hotel have a pool?

The Francis Marion Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Francis Marion Hotel have a restaurant?

The Francis Marion Hotel is home to The Swamp Fox Restaurant, which features southern cuisine.

Does The Francis Marion Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Spa of Charleston, where you can enjoy body scrubs, aromatherapy, and massages.

How close is The Francis Marion Hotel to downtown Charleston?

The Francis Marion Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Charleston.

Reviews

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1188 out of 1896 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 438 out of 1896 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1896 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1896 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1896 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay in Charleston!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEE, Chesapeake

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location...wish parking was included in stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the best thing about this hotel is the location. Otherwise, I will over picked a different hotel. It is a historic hotel which is synonymous with OLD. The hotel has a beautiful lobby but that’s about it. The elevator is old. The rooms are small and very run down. Cracked paint on the ceilings, dirty carpets in the room, NO VENTILATION in the bathroom which gets extra hot and steamy. It’s already hot enough outside. No apples in the lobby. Coffee bar doesn’t even offer milk in the lobby. No special touches. Even the Hilton offers apples. I would not recommend the Francis Marion to friends or family. A Miss.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danelys

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very disappointed with this hotel, the beds are super small, probably a full size and the bathroom is the smallest bathroom I have ever seen. Another negative is that the hotel does not have a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Krysten

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable, professional staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and would come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shamekia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Definitely recommend!

Great location! Service and amenities were excellent! The restaurant on site was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay, very very small bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing! Becca at the front desk took great care of us and even made us feel so special with an anniversary card! Walkable to all great things downtown! Great rooms and wonderful service from all staff! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable room in a very central location. Great air conditioning for this very hot week.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Raleigh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Do

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

Nice stay, great location

Nice spacious room but the bathroom is really small compared to the room size. Great location, walking distance to boutiques and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and attentive…Beds comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Merit

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower/ Bathroom extremely small ,old and run doqn. Room is also old &run down. Needs to be uodated. Terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being a historic building it was very well maintained and updated. The staff was attentive and friendly, enjoyed the afternoon champagne and cheese in the lobby with the piano player. Done very nicely. Have been to a couple of other hotels recently with manager receptions that were lackluster but this one was nice, good quality and well attended. The service team was very good and even though we had an issue with the hot water early on in our stay it was immediately explained and action was taken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025