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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Luxury upscale hotel near Marion Square

Located close to Charleston Music Hall and College of Charleston, The Francis Marion Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪16 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 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
(26 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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
(69 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 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
(109 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(86 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 590 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 Charleston Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lowland Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

4-star luxury 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. 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. The luxury The Francis Marion Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star 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
  • 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.

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.

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 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
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.

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 12.5 mi (23-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 May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on May 19, 2026 start from $307, including 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 14 mi (33-min drive) from Folly Island Beaches and 14.2 mi (26-min drive) from Isle of Palms 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?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, deep-tissue massages, and aromatherapy.

How close is The Francis Marion Hotel to downtown Charleston?

The Francis Marion Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Charleston.

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1441 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 490 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2226 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Our plane was delayed by 5hrs and we arrived at the hotel at 1am. They couldn’t have been nicer and upgraded us at no charge to a suite. The hotel is perfectly located for walking around the Downtown and the restaurant had great food and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, accommodating staff, property is older but well maintained and I loved the oldies they play in the lobby! Fits well with the hotel vibe! Good deal if you’re looking for something in central area without spending a fortune!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynetta

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

shelley

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

shelley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't have asked for a nicer stay. First time in Charleston. Room service was wonderful and accommodating. Cookies at reception every night!
Such a pretty lobby
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing. We are staying an extra night due to the snow storm ginna . Helpful and lovely. Intense time with the storm but great place .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very helpful and courteous staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Zuhal

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautify hotel, clean room, very attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Phillip, Fishers

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Size of the room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melissa, Westpoint

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very clean. Thank you for that!! The bed needed replaced, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Beautiful, clean, spacious room. Charming and comfortable lobby. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xizhe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love the ambience of this hotel and the in-room meal from the Swamp Fox was fantastic. They also have one of the most comfortable mattresses I have slept on. This will be my go-to in Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

All of the above and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Limei, Edison

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice staff. Breakfast is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Flint

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026