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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Charleston's historic district is right outside this hotel, offering local cuisine at the restaurant and relaxation with spa treatments.

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The Francis Marion Hotel blends historic charm with downtown convenience. Enjoy coffee, drinks, or Southern dishes at The Swamp Fox Restaurant. The Spa of Charleston offers massages after a gym workout, while the business center and free WiFi keep you connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(63 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(109 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
(86 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Charleston Historic District, The Francis Marion Hotel is in a walkable area in Charleston with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marion Square and Waterfront Park, while Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to South Carolina Aquarium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like golfing. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Charleston travel guide
Map
387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston
    College of Charleston
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cityscape of Marion Square in the historic downtown diistrict in Charleston, South Carolina
    Marion Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Charleston Music Hall
    Charleston Music Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charleston City Market
    Charleston City Market
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Carolina Aquarium
    South Carolina Aquarium
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
    2 min walk
  • Mudhouse
    1 min walk
  • Lowland Tavern
    4 min walk
  • The Swamp Fox Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Luxury upscale hotel near Marion Square
Located close to Charleston Music Hall and College of Charleston, The Francis Marion Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Massage treatment rooms, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 235 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub 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.

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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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Francis Marion Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Francis Marion Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this luxury hotel is steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1440 out of 2230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 493 out of 2230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 2230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 2230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2230 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, beautiful property and within walking distance to great shopping and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Madalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a bachelorette party. It was in a great location as there are many bars, restaurants, and things to do within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Extremely friendly say check in! Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The food and drinks at the Swamp Fox were excellent!!! Our bartender Kash was awesome !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heinz J.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and quality hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were helpful and excellent to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and cute rooms. Everything was walkable so we didn’t really need our car.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Close to a lot of great restaurants and historic sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and beautiful with excellent views. The location was perfect. The restaurant and staff were outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

song h

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was fantastic. Its location was the best in the city and only a 15-25 minute walk to just about all the city has to offer. Great place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, well positioned hotel, with all the old world Southern charm you expect from an old established hotel. The rooms are spacious, quiet and comfortable. The spa and restaurant are top notch and the staff very helpful. If you are staying in Charleston this is the place to stay at.
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed was comfortable and the location was close to restaurants and bars
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. Buffet or menu. Had dinner one night at Swamp Fox and it was excellent. Room was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location right next to shopping and frstursntdyy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolutely gorgeous historic hotel! Our stay could not have been any better! Everyone was so friendly and kind. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shops very close
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and a great location, we were able to walk to King street for food and shopping. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people working there. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MICHELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, very clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and kind and beautiful and wonderfully located! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ilena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historic hotel, staff were super helpful, and location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025