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The Francis Marion Hotel

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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
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry
$295
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • South Carolina Aquarium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(58 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

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

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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
(63 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(102 reviews)
  • 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)

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
(78 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(65 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(41 reviews)
  • 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.

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

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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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1136 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 429 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1828 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

Christopher Michael, Allentown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st class all the way.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious bedroom, bathroom a little small, could use some basic updates but fine. Good value for the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Edinburgh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel although it’s an old building and rooms are a little on the snug side especially the bathroom. Great staff, good breakfast at reasonable prices.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked 2 rooms with 2 double beds each on Hotels.com. When we checked in, the hotel told that was only a "request" and gave us two rooms each with one bed and one pull-out. Four friends traveling together, all in our 60s. A pull out sofa does NOT equal a bed. No price adjustment. This definitely downgraded our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is beautiful. Parking is a challenge.
Convenient to everything
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chastity

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca B.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the texting feature for this hotel. Our room was ready early and customer service was great! Rooms are very clean. Love the history this hotel has!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina Kelley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfectly located, and within walking distance to many locations to eat or drink. The room was nice and well-decorated. There is a free bus service in town that can shuttle you around if you have to walk a bit farther than expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super family friendly but definitely looking forward to come back as a couples trip since there is so much to do! Loved the horse carriage ride through the city!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Perfect walking location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sydney

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room did not have hot water, the bathroom door did not shut, and the door to the room did not shut unless it was slammed closed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025