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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
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Charleston Music Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪16 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

  • Harbor view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | 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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Standard Room (Run of House) | 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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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 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

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

View all photos for 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 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.

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 at the property

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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Marion Francis Hotel
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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 963 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1612 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service. Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is dated in the rooms, need renovation. Deep cleaning. Was a ok hotel. Staff is amazing and food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the fact that this property was walkable to many restaurants and shops. It was also close to the local free bus service that quickly took us to the main attractions in the area. We might have walked to some, but one of us was in a walking boot, so having the free bus service was a huge bonus. The property was older, but that's part of the charm going to a city like Charleston. The hotel restaurant, Swamp Fox, was fantastic and the staff at the hotel and restaurant were all super friendly. The only drawbacks were the very tiny elevator leading from the valet/drop off area to the lobby for check in and the odd bathroom setup. Since it's an older hotel, the bathrooms were off; there wasn't much counterspace, our friend's room had two odd-shaped bathrooms and the shower heads were very low, which was not fun for one of the guys in our group who is 6.4. At the end of the day, those are just minor items and would not deter me from staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet Clean room. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey, Galena

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

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

Refined

Class. Not over the top. Refined and refreshing step back in time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic one hundred year old property with plenty of Southern charm. Beautiful lobby, friendly staff and comfortable rooms. Excellent location, convenient to shopping, dining and major attractions. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Donald G.

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old hotel. Elevators were a little old and slow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Thank you for your hospitality and great restaurant at your hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Polite, gracious staff- older hotel with lovely common areas-
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, friendly staff — in need of a reno

Great location and elegant lobby. The rooms are dated and need of remodeling. The staff were polite and helpful. One in particular gave us fabulous restaurant recommendations and another took the time to explain how valet parking was actually less expensive than parking overnight in the public garage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

mildred

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

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Location, location, location

Old historic hotel in excellent location. Staff was warm and welcoming, room was comfy and spacious except for the very small bathroom. I guess a hundred years ago they didn't appreciate large bathrooms. Would definitely stay here again despite the sketchy elevators.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024