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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • Marion Square
    1 min walk
  • College of Charleston
    1 min walk
  • Charleston Music Hall
    4 min walk
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

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

  • 344 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

  • 590 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room (Run of House)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

With a stay at The Francis Marion Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston. .This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Charleston Music Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Music Farm.

What's nearby

  • Marion Square - 1 min walk
  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk
  • Charleston City Market - 16 min walk
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 2 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Pâtisserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fiat Lux - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic Charleston hotel in Downtown Charleston with a full-service spa
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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.
Stay in one of 235 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy southern cuisine at The Swamp Fox Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Charleston? This hotel has 18998 square feet (1765 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
The Swamp Fox Restaurant - This restaurant specializes 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (18,998 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Francis Marion Charleston
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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1462 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was an old hotel it was very well maintained!! Had an old smell but not terrible! Maybe some air fresheners in the room would be nice! Bed were great and very comfortable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shanon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Danna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in an amazing area that is close to lots of shopping and dining options. The park is right across the street. There was a market Saturday morning. It’s so close to many historic tours and the market. The hotel lobby is beautiful. They offer water, coffee, and cookies daily. The rooms are historic in nature. Bathroom was small, but expected for an older building. Very clean though. Starbucks and restaurant on site which is a great option to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Francis Marion Hotel has a great location, right across from Marion Square and on the corner of King and Calhoun Streets downtown. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and efficient. It was a quick process to checkin and out. Housekeeping did a great job as well. The lobby was a comfortable place to wait for friends. The condition of the rooms, however, was only adequate. The furniture is dated and worn down. The rug is definitely past its use-by date. And the bathroom was small with an oddly featured industrial toilet. Water pressure was mediocre. The one positive was that the mattresses appeared new and were quite comfortable. All-in-all, it wasn’t a bad hotel - it was just a bit overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it
Great location. We stay here every time we are in Charleston
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dani

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom is tiny and rooms are dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel centrally located with warm & helpful staff. Couldn’t ask for a nicer time. Rooms were cleaned impeccably every day. We had a great vacation & highly recommend the Francis Marion Hotel for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying at historic hotels. Staff was excellent! Room was large (handicap room - ok with us). Common areas including elevators were worn. While we were there, a convention was checking out and another convention was checking in. This is probably the reason for the slow elevators
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Drew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hallway doors kept slamming shut by the housekeeper. Older building as to be expected. Bathroom door wouldn’t shut and the beds are super small even though a king was requested. Otherwise, the location was fantastic and staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected and as it is advertised. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a prime location hotel that is extremely outdated. There was a huge cockroach in the bathroom in the bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring King Street area. Friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely stay again if in Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Stay was wonderful! The staff was great. Rooms were clean. Starbucks in the lobby is a bonus. Spa was ok. Very small area and a bit loud during your service. Not worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Francis Marion is one of the older Hotels in Charleston which makes it unique in charm. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is in a great location. Once you park your car you don’t need it again until you depart. Would definitely book the Francis Marion for our next trip to Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. It was close to everything. It was very clean and elegant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024