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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
$181
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • 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
(59 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • 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
(67 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • 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
(105 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 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
(101 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
(82 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 590 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Hotel in Charleston Historic District
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. 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.

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.
The Francis Marion Hotel features a full-service spa and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 18998 square feet (1765 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Francis Marion Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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.

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
  • 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

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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Hotel Francis Marion
Marion Francis Hotel
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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1248 out of 1976 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 1976 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1976 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1976 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1976 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

Tanja

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the perfect location in Charleston.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyne

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charleston getaway

Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in Charelston

Great hotel. Very nice room very comfortable bed. Perfect location for walking in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Property needs improvement

The hotel definitely has good potential. The history, architecture and location add charm and character to this hotel, however, the rooms are very dated, including the tiny bathrooms. We reserved two rooms, one of them smelled of mold/old house and two from our party couldn’t sleep well due to strong odor. Definitely not a four star experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent property just a few minutes walk to the College of Charleston, Fort Sumter, the historic district and King Street! The hotel is classic “old school” with a very nice champagne and hors d’oerves reception the Saturday afternoon we arrived. No need for a car for the 3 days in Charleston then rented one for two days visiting the plantations and Cypress Gardens (a must see!). We loved Charleston!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gem of a hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean and quiet hotel. A complimentary champagne hour with charcuterie and a lovely pianist. Perfect location with a charming aesthetic. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect…location, their restaurant & lounge, Starbucks, room service, and the lobby is gorgeous with a fantastic happy hour every evening! We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to plan the next one here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only minor issue was cleaning service tried to come in while we were still sleeping in! Maybe 9:30am, otherwise great hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel

We had a wonderful stay at the Francis Marion. The service was incredible! The beds were comfortable and the rooms very clean. The bathrooms are small since this hotel was built around 1930 but to us that was part of the charm. Will stay there again next time we are in Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

RV bathroom

Great bar, restaurant, and location. Bathroom was tiny. The toilet barely fit between the tub and wall. Felt like an airplane bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Portland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel. The lobby is large and welcoming and a great place for family and friends to gather. The staff was superb. It was very clean. My only observation that would be less-than-perfect: (1) It can get noisy from the street, since you're on the "Broadway" of downtown Charleston, and the night life is lively (I'm old, so I go to bed early). And the hallways tend to echo sounds, so you might her people coming in late at night. Take the last two points with an understanding that I am the absolute opposite of a night owl, so my comments might be irrelevant to you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. And i will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda Krystyna

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

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