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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic Charleston hotel in Downtown Charleston with a full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible
Exterior
Lobby
View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$359
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Run of House)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Pâtisserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fiat Lux - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel near Marion Square
Located close to Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum, The Francis Marion Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Indulge in a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage and a body scrub at The Spa of Charleston, the on-site spa. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 235 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, coffee/tea makers and heating

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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 AM to 11 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

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
The Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

Is The Francis Marion Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Francis Marion Hotel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 26 Nov 2024 start from AU$359.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 40 per day.

What time is check-in at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Francis Marion Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this spa hotel is steps away from Marion Square and College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also within 10 minutes.

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 861 out of 1475 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1475 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1475 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1475 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1475 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paulette, Charleston

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Harbor view was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrei, Old Bridge

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Great bustling location. There was wonderful shopping and restaurants in the are
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Complex was very accommodating and located in a good area that fit our needs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool old building! Elevator needs some upgrades! The lobby lighting could be dimmed in evening for a better atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda, Conway

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love my stay always
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and pillows!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in great location but needs a major renovation. 3 main elevators look more like freight elevators with all the door scratches, dents and worn carpeting. The hotel is 100 years old and has probably 100 layers of chipping and peeling paint on all the molding and doors. Our bathroom had a cracked sink, rust in the light fixture and around the toilet, and a chipped soap dish. Add to that the sound on the television died the 2nd night of our stay. Will say the bed and pillows were perfectly firm - probably the best sleep I’ve had in quite a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot in the heart of town!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lois

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs to speak with the valets as they don't seem to want to work at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay in Charleston. The hotel is very vintage which is what we were looking for in a place to stay . The rooms were clean and large, we even had two bathrooms!It’s so close to everything and the staff is friendly and accommodating to their guests. There’s a restaurant and a Starbucks on the premises. It was a terrific trip and a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Greenville

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was really quiet, bed was very comfortable. All staff were very nice and friendly. Bathrooms were small. The air conditioner was a little loud coming on.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Charleston!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Clean, accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

janine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We walked to everything. Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

beth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful century old hotel with a grand lobby. We stayed in a 1 bedroom suite, which was quiet and spacious. Located on a major shopping and night-life street, and only a 20 or so minute walk to the historic market and waterfront.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0