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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with spa, near Marion Square

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a central table, comfortable seating, and a stunning chandelier.
Experience the elegant lobby, featuring a stunning chandelier, comfortable seating, and a beautiful potted plant.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a stunning carpet, grand staircase, and elegant chandeliers.
Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a nightstand, and a dresser, set against a city view.
Experience the tranquil ambiance of this hotel, surrounded by lush palm trees and a serene water feature.
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.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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)
The current price is £139
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (Run of House) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(100 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pâtisserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬2 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 centre and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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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
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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

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

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge (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 specialises 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
  • Fridges 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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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 that you 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 such as cycling and sailing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a fitness centre 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 19-minute walk from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and 15 minutes' walk from Medical University of South Carolina. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Service staff
Bathroom
Restaurant
Bed
Lobby
Historical
View
Parking

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant, Swamp Fox, was fantastic with great food and friendly staff. (40 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property was consistently delicious and highly recommended by guests. (17 reviews)
  • The spa was incredible and highly informative with excellent staff. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and amazing staff.

Great location and amazing staff.
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely recommend!

Great location! Service and amenities were excellent! The restaurant on site was great
Pamela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay.

The hotel was very nice. All the staff was really nice. The room was very nice. I would loved to stay again and totally recommend to others. It was very convenient to King Street stores and park.
Smith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location right near shopping. Food and bars Great service and rooms were nice
Dana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel! Love the location. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend.
Dina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel
john, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay, great location

Nice spacious room but the bathroom is really small compared to the room size. Great location, walking distance to boutiques and restaurants.
Do, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Older but great location

We didn’t have hot water the first night but they refunded us half of the first nights stay. Overall a quaint older hotel in a prime location.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and comfortable for an older hotel. Well situated to walk everywhere
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value in a prime location!

Exceptional experience for the price point and location. The Francis Marion was priced significantly lower than every other four star hotel in downtown. It’s not as fancy, but it’s the perfect place for anyone looking for a very centrally-located home base. The bathrooms are small and it took a long time for the water to get hot, but the beds were extremely comfortable with tons of pillows. Will definitely consider staying again, especially if priced so affordably.
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pro’s and Con’s

Nice and friendly staff. Perfect location Standard rooms need to be updated - a bit stuffy. Very small bathroom
Tanja, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel with an amazing spa, bar, restaurant
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing stay at the Francis Marion. Everyone who works there were so kind, helpful, and accommodating. So glad we chose to stay here with our kids. Super clean! Comfortable beds! Great location!
Leah, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The historic property is well maintained and staff is great!
Josh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay.
Erin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place great location…5 stars highly recommend
Ian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel in a great location
Travis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

East Coastal love

Good to be in a historical hotel in the historic town
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
LeeAnn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel staff are courteous and the property is located in a place so you can walk around Charleston.
Christen M, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel was nice. Old rooms. Need some updating.
Diane, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great location.
Courtney, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, handy having valet parking, friendly staff!
Janet, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with amazing staff
Kaylee, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great service, and great location
Brooke, 3-night trip