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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
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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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(28 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room (Run of House)

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(105 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

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 wraps, hot stone massages, 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 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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1505 out of 2306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 504 out of 2306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 2306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 2306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 2306 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this place! Great location, clean, and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a superior location, great staff, nice clean rooms and the amenities were plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness
Very centrally located a lot of shops and restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heinz J.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and quality hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KellyAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

song h

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff, and rooms were all 5 star!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were wonderful and the hotel was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed was comfortable and the location was close to restaurants and bars
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly attentive staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolutely gorgeous historic hotel! Our stay could not have been any better! Everyone was so friendly and kind. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Griffin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and such a historical hotel. Great service and room was spacious and clean. Would stay here again no doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ronald Benson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shops very close
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and a great location, we were able to walk to King street for food and shopping. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people working there. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Meaka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the food was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very helpful and courteous staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and kind and beautiful and wonderfully located! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MICHELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, very clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025