10/10 Exceptional
Gréât location, very comfortable
Philippe
Philippe, 4-night trip
The Francis Marion Hotel
Historic hotel with spa, near Marion Square
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.
VIP AccessWonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Parking available
- 24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
- Restaurants and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Breakfast available
- Fitness centre
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Coffee shop/cafe
- Massage/treatment rooms
- Conference centre
- Business centre
- Meeting rooms
- 24-hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
- Private bathroom
- Premium TV channels
- Laundry facilities
- Coffee/tea maker
- Lift
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
£112
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Why we love this property
Spa getaway
The full-service spa offers daily treatments from aromatherapy to hot stone massages. Spa rooms provide body wraps and facials. A fitness room awaits.
Historic city charm
This historic hotel brings the past to life in the heart of the city. Nestled in a charming historical district, it offers a glimpse into urban heritage.
Tasty southern cuisine
Experience southern delights at the on-site restaurant. The hotel offers a full breakfast, a cosy cafe, and a welcoming bar for evening drinks.
Room options
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Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View
Very good
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
- 23 sq m
- Harbour view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
- 32 sq m
- Harbour view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View
Excellent
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
- 32 sq m
- Harbour view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View
Excellent
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
- 23 sq m
- Harbour view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Excellent
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
- 32 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
- 23 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Standard Room (Run of House)
Excellent
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
- 23 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Wonderful
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
Suite (Francis Marion)
Very good
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
- 55 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area
387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
About this property
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of College of Charleston and Port of Charleston. 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 centre and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews
Wonderful
9.2
Cleanliness
6.0
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The on-site restaurant, Swamp Fox, and in-room dining options offered great food and convenient service. (43 reviews)
- Breakfast was consistently described as fantastic, excellent, and outstanding with great options and reasonable prices. (26 reviews)
- The gym had good weights and machines, but was small and lacked ventilation. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomLocationService staffBathroomRestaurantBedLobbyHistoricalViewParking8/10 Very good
The staff (check-in and conceirge) were friendly and very helpful.
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The rooms were great and it is located in a great part of town. Hotel restaurant had one of the best food in town too!
Amy
Amy, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Super clean, comfy bed, great view! Staff was lovely.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very comfortable and enjoyable stay at Francis Marion Hotel
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Room was just as listed
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Service and spacious. Excellent location.
Shamini
Shamini, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great staff and beautiful location
Madelyne
Madelyne, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
The staff was great! but the rooms were not very clean and the bathrooms were not very clean.
Sherin
Sherin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It is in the perfect location in Charleston.
Andie
Andie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful property, excellent staff and location was perfect
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice hotel in great location.
Eva
Eva, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
The hotel lobby is stunning but the rooms are small and bathrooms were tiny. This hotel is in a good location
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hotel in Charelston
Great hotel. Very nice room very comfortable bed. Perfect location for walking in the city.
edgar
edgar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great Hotel and Great Location!!
david
david, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful historic property; excellent staff and clean.
Paula June
Paula June, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful location
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location and amazing staff.
Great location and amazing staff.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We had the most incredible time and can’t wait to come back… Everything was great from start to finish from the people who greeted you at the front door to the person who help me fix my remote in my room lol I would highly recommend this place it’s a great location.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It’s a historic hotel that still offers that sense of class and opulence from a time long ago.
It’s in the heart of incredible shopping and dining.
dana
dana, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very nice staff. Restaurant was good. Room older, smaller bathroom but clean.
Ernest
Ernest, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff was very nice and attentive…Beds comfy.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful and historic. Very clean and convenient
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great service & staff. Comfortable and clean room.
Bridget
Bridget, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very good historical hotel with small historical rooms but very well done and comfortable.
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
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