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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Lobby
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$538
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

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
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (Run of House)

Standard Room (Run of House)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

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

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

  • Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.2 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 scrub, a body wrap and a facial 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, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, massage treatment rooms 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

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

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 at the property

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

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

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 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 23 Mar 2025 start from AU$538.12, 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 Charleston Historic District, this spa hotel is steps away from Marion Square and College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also within 10 minutes.

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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 907 out of 1544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1544 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

Brooke

Great hotel, great service, and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Hotel was excellent. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Love this historical hotel. Very convenient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Top notch accommodations and Super friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Great location and easy walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and attractions!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Beautiful decor, historic charm and a wonderful staff ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Terrific place to stay! Staff was so friendly :) And walking distance to all of the places we wanted to go!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joel Norman

Close , walking distance, to everything historical.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari

Love being in the center of town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

great restaurant with beautiful piano music in hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kara

Great renovated motel. Very cool decor, good location, right next to App State and downtown Boone. Really nice lobby, unfortunately the bar and restaurant was closed .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Beautiful lobby, great service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

suzanne

Beautiful hotel. Room was a nice size and bed was comfy. Only complete was very low water pressure in shower and water was warm, not hot. Great location! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edith

Historic property close to shopping, eating, entertainment. It has great restaurant on site, I ordered room service. The food was delicious and it was delivered quickly! The rate was very affordable for the area and valet service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savvas

Very pleasant and accommodating staff. Room service was better than expected. Concierge(Karin) was extremely helpful and knowledgable. Highly recommended and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Great location, beautiful historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Charleston is a great city for History, Culture, and beautiful environment. Francis Marion is in a great location to enjoy all the city has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Conveniently located, everything in walking distance, friendly staff, comfortable room. Beautiful lobby with piano entertainment in the afternoon, nice touch 👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel

Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeana

Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Great staff and location. Older hotel but beautiful, clean and beds are comfortable. Perfect location for walking to shops, restaurants, and music. Dorothy at property restaurant, SwampFox, is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

The staff was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Convenient place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025