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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Marion Square

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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
(70 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
(25 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
(60 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

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

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Suite (Francis Marion)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 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 Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

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 Mar 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on Apr 20, 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 14.1 mi (28-min drive) from Front Beach and 7.8 mi (21-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?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, facials, 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. 1395 out of 2174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 483 out of 2174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 2174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2174 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shelley

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Flint

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely check in. The room is very nice. Room service was quick and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

junius

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Sue, Conway Sc

Traveled with family
Breakfast was amazing. I included it with check-in and saved $5 per person. Our waitress was fantastic. And there’s a Starbucks off the lobby. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room were great! We also enjoyed the breakfast at the restaurant. The staff was friendly and helpful. The best thing was the location, right in the middle of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trigg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Close to upscale shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Location was great. Everything was walkable. Would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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