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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Experience the best of Charleston’s historic district from our doorstep. Savor local flavors in our restaurant or indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments to unwind.

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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The Francis Marion Hotel offers historic charm in the heart of downtown Charleston, with a coffee shop and bar for relaxing moments. Enjoy southern cuisine at The Swamp Fox Restaurant or unwind with a massage at The Spa of Charleston. With an on-site gym, business center, and free WiFi, this hotel is perfect for both work and play.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is $307
includes taxes & fees
$269 per night
Mar 2 - Mar 3

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 344 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite (Francis Marion)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 590 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 248 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - unspecified
Pillowtop bed
  • 350 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

What's nearby

  • Marion Square - 1 min walk
  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk
  • Charleston Music Hall - 4 min walk
  • Charleston City Market - 16 min walk
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk

Getting around

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

The Francis Marion Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of College of Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and southern cuisine is served at The Swamp Fox Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 235 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (18998 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1924
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

The Swamp Fox Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 to 20 per person
  • Refrigerators are available for USD 10 per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 40 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.

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

Does The Francis Marion Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Francis Marion Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 40 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Francis Marion Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and sailing, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a fitness center and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near The Francis Marion Hotel?

Yes, The Swamp Fox Restaurant offers southern cuisine.

What's the area around The Francis Marion Hotel like?

The Francis Marion Hotel is in Charleston Historic District, a short 1-minute walk from College of Charleston and 19 minutes' walk from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Exceptional

So convenient (and historic too). Very spacious rooms and excellent location.
Connie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect visit
Probably the best hotel where I have stayed in many years. Everything from room prep to the restaurant was beautifully done to make the visitor comfortable. Staff went out of their was to be helpful. I will stay there again.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the hotel—only issue is we prefer a former mattress
Judith E, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Business stay
The hotel was very nice. The only comments would be for the shower to be cleaned better. It had hair from previous visitor and the shower curtain was torn.
Theresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Experience
Amazing beautiful hotel and the Fox Swamp restaurant was so delicious! I will definitely choose this hotel again - close to everything and the service was top notch!
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bullseye location for walking the main drag. Clean, hot water, comfy beds. Swamp Fox restaurant downstairs was great.
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Shannon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

You will love it!
I love older properties, and from the time I was greeted by the valet, until i checked out, it was great. I had the deluxe king room; well appointed and very comfortable.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for Charleston!!
Kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great bustling location. There was wonderful shopping and restaurants in the are
Penny, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

This is a nice place to stay.
Angelo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful 100 year old hotel in walking distance to everything we wanted to see.
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Rhonda S, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent! Sylvia in the dining room was exceptional! As was Christina. The room was excellent. The front staff were friendly and so helpful. A delightful experience! We loved the location as well.
Deborah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay with character
Staff are delightful, particularly housekeepers. Great location.
Erika, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice location but……
The hotel staff was extremely friendly! We checked into our room but the front desk didn’t tell us we would hear the music from the roof top bar until 2 am every night we were there! Why would they not mention or get better windows? Very disappointed!
Julia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Hannah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Clean, accommodating staff.
Tony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice stay
Allen, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay!
Bradley, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Bradley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable bed and pillows!
Carlos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Complex was very accommodating and located in a good area that fit our needs
Carri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for shopping and dining, as well as starting tours.
Allison, 3-night trip