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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel near Marion Square

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • Marion Square
    1 min walk
  • Swamp Fox Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Charleston Station
    14 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Run of House)

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Standard Room (Run of House)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor 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

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

Charleston

City center stay.A stay at this Downtown Charleston hotel places you steps from Marion Square and within a 5-minute walk of College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Marion Square - 1 min walk
  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk
  • Charleston City Market - 16 min walk
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 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
The Francis Marion Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 18998 square feet (1765 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Francis Marion Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 235 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 18998 sq ft of conference space
  • 1765 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1924
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: USD 7-20 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Desk
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Francis Marion Charleston
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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1461 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1461 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1461 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1461 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, COCONUT GROVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bart, aiken

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property and it's location is in the heart of of historic Charleston. We loved it. The bed was very comfortable & great water pressure. We would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to spend a little time in this great old southern city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was an old hotel it was very well maintained!! Had an old smell but not terrible! Maybe some air fresheners in the room would be nice! Bed were great and very comfortable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shanon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Danna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in an amazing area that is close to lots of shopping and dining options. The park is right across the street. There was a market Saturday morning. It’s so close to many historic tours and the market. The hotel lobby is beautiful. They offer water, coffee, and cookies daily. The rooms are historic in nature. Bathroom was small, but expected for an older building. Very clean though. Starbucks and restaurant on site which is a great option to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Francis Marion Hotel has a great location, right across from Marion Square and on the corner of King and Calhoun Streets downtown. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and efficient. It was a quick process to checkin and out. Housekeeping did a great job as well. The lobby was a comfortable place to wait for friends. The condition of the rooms, however, was only adequate. The furniture is dated and worn down. The rug is definitely past its use-by date. And the bathroom was small with an oddly featured industrial toilet. Water pressure was mediocre. The one positive was that the mattresses appeared new and were quite comfortable. All-in-all, it wasn’t a bad hotel - it was just a bit overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it
Great location. We stay here every time we are in Charleston
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dani

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom is tiny and rooms are dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel centrally located with warm & helpful staff. Couldn’t ask for a nicer time. Rooms were cleaned impeccably every day. We had a great vacation & highly recommend the Francis Marion Hotel for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying at historic hotels. Staff was excellent! Room was large (handicap room - ok with us). Common areas including elevators were worn. While we were there, a convention was checking out and another convention was checking in. This is probably the reason for the slow elevators
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Alanna

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected and as it is advertised. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a prime location hotel that is extremely outdated. There was a huge cockroach in the bathroom in the bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring King Street area. Friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely stay again if in Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Stay was wonderful! The staff was great. Rooms were clean. Starbucks in the lobby is a bonus. Spa was ok. Very small area and a bit loud during your service. Not worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Francis Marion is one of the older Hotels in Charleston which makes it unique in charm. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is in a great location. Once you park your car you don’t need it again until you depart. Would definitely book the Francis Marion for our next trip to Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. It was close to everything. It was very clean and elegant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024