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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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The Francis Marion Hotel blends historic charm with downtown convenience. Enjoy coffee, drinks, or Southern dishes at The Swamp Fox Restaurant. The Spa of Charleston offers massages after a gym workout, while the business center and free WiFi keep you connected.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is €127
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

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Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(105 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room (Run of House)

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Music Farm - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel near Marion Square
Located close to Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum, The Francis Marion Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Indulge in a massage, a body scrub and a facial at The Spa of Charleston, the on-site spa. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Meeting rooms, a porter/bellboy and a banquet hall
  • Massage treatment rooms, a computer station and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 235 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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 AM to 11 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (18,998 square foot 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
  • Lift
  • 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
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel
Francis Marion Charleston
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Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
Hotel Francis Marion
Marion Francis Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

Is The Francis Marion Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 1 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 1 Jan 2026 start from €126.59, 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.

How much is parking at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 40 per day.

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

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

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Francis Marion Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this spa hotel is steps away from Marion Square and College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also within 10 minutes.

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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1252 out of 1983 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 1983 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1983 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1983 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1983 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with super friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Location is perfect to walk to shops, restaurants and tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Staff were super nice! I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel! Check in and out was a breeze. The service was top notch and the room was spacious and lovely! I highly recommend staying at this hotel to anyone wanting a great location in the heart of Charleston’s Historic District.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel that is well kept and beautiful. Seriously 10/10 - 1 thing that sucked (not the hotel’s fault), there was
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haynes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extraordinarily helpful and professional. Beautiful hotel, very comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yen-Linh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff was helpful and location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had everything we needed…comfy beds, Starbucks in the morning, had lunch at the restaurant (delicious), and a nice lounge for a night cap. We really appreciated the valet parking! Loved the revamping of an older hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was beautiful. Everyone was so nice. Restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, breakfast buffet was outstanding. The only negative was the bathroom was very small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend this property, great location, great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were excellent and friendly very helpful. Good location near College of Charleston on King Street and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025