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The Francis Marion Hotel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(106 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(103 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(85 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Marion Square
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference center, and valet parking. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Francis Marion Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from College of Charleston. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy southern cuisine while dining at The Swamp Fox Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Indulge with body scrubs, body wraps, or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston
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 business-friendly The Francis Marion Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This Charleston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 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 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.

Payment types at the property

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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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 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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Marion Francis Hotel
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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1352 out of 2116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 468 out of 2116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 2116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2116 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trisha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Ernest

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were great and it is located in a great part of town. Hotel restaurant had one of the best food in town too!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 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

Micheal

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A first but not a last! This was one of many trips to Charleston! This was my first time staying at The Francis Marion. From the valet parking, check in and check out EVERYTHING was AMAZING! Everyone was so friendly. The lobby of the hotel was beautiful. We stayed on the 10th floor with a gorgeous harbor view. The room was small as were the beds and bathroom, but what do you expect from a 100 year old historic hotel. The room was clean, updated, & comfortable. We were in town to tour College of Charleston. The hotel was SUPER convenient to CofC and all the King Street shopping! I’ve already booked the hotel for our January trip!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari, Jacksonville

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with family
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

Tara

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haynes

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

8/10 Good

Roberto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a fairly good stay. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was fairly comfortable. I paid extra for a “Bay view“ which could be seen, but just barely. So that extra money was really not worth it. The bathroom in the room was tiny. I cannot overemphasize how small it was. There was maybe 3 x 5‘ of usable space in the bathroom. But everything in the bathroom worked well, so it did serve its purpose overall. The TV was somewhat difficult to use but OK. The facility does not have breakfast. But they do have plentiful amounts of complementary coffee in the morning, which was helpful. And they do have a Starbucks as well as another restaurant in the lobby, which made it easy to get something to eat. The workout room contained good weights and machines. But the room was not spacious and contained essentially no ventilation. So it was hot and stuffy and uncomfortable to the point where I did not want to go in there. Lastly, it is worth mentioning that this hotel was not cheap at all. But overall though, the hotel contained many pleasant attributes and was overall a fairly pleasant day. I would certainly consider staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Very elegant place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nataliya

The room was not was reserved
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great! Great location and walkable area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kent

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was beautiful, staff was very courteous. The shower took around 10 minutes to get hot and the bathroom door was broken. Would still stay again. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had breakfast which was delicious, many options. And dinner was fabulous! Did not care for the dessert options. overall great property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I stayed here for our trip to Charleston and this hotel did not disappoint. You get exactly what you’re looking for, a historic hotel within walking distance, a beautiful lobby and interior with updated rooms but still having that old charm to it. The room was spacious with 2 large closets and a full length mirror (very much appreciated by my sister and I) The bathroom was smaller but to be expected with older hotels, the only downfall was the plumbing. The water pressure wasn’t the greatest so made for longer showers and the toilets didn’t flush well. But the hotel is in a perfect area. We flew in and didn't have personal transportation and were able to walk all over for great shopping, restaurants and sites. If we decide to return for another trip to Charleston we would definitely stay here again. We didn’t get a chance to try the restaurant in the hotel but it’s very convenient to have as well as a coffee shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025