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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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
(56 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 590 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
(60 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(97 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(99 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
(77 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(18 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(40 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen 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

  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pâtisserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬2 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. 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
  • 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.

Languages

English

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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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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 Jul 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on Jul 8, 2025 start from $189.0, 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 14 mi (29-min drive) from Folly Island Beaches. 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 wraps, hot stone massages, and facials.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1055 out of 1734 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 1734 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1734 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1734 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1734 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were so small, outdated. Was not worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david, HUNTINGTON BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great Hotel and Great Location!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historic property is well maintained and staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimeeh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel was in King St and nearby shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

douglas, Charlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Seneca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time as always
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paola

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property on a great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Only complaint is doors must be thin because all sounds in the hall could be heard in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel with street access to everything we needed. Room was very comfortable and the air conditioning worked perfectly. Bathroom was tiny, but clean. It is a 100 year old historic property, so what else would I expect. The lobby is grand! Front desk personnel were great as well! We will be staying here next year for the Bridge run. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ladeana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I am not sure why this property is so highly rated. It is an average property with less than average amenities. No pool. The bathrooms are the worst thing I have ever experienced. Granted this is an old hotel but the bathrooms are so tiny that when I sat down on the toilet my thigh hit the handle that flushes the toilet. You can barely turn around in the bathroom. I booked through Expedia and the picture of the bathroom that expedia shows is not what is in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

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

Good location but needs a refresh

The hotel is conveniently located on King St. Our room was not cleaned well. The bathroom was dirty, small and inconvenient, w/ old plumbing. Bed and pillows seemed very old and used. I understand Charleston is filled with old hotels, but this one was missing the charm and in need of a serious update or refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney, Temecula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location right on the main shopping and dining street. Very noisy at night until about 2 AM with crowds of people outside on King Street. Housekeeping knocked on the door early and woke us up even though we had a do not disturb sign on the door knob.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with amazing staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025