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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel near Marion Square

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marion Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Music Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • 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
(59 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

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Standard Room (Run of House)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Charleston

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

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mudhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gilroy's Pizza Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burns Alley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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.

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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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking
  • 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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.

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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1301 out of 2053 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 457 out of 2053 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 2053 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2053 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2053 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely check in. The room is very nice. Room service was quick and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

junius

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Albany

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen, Bloomington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on King Street. Beautiful park across the street. We felt very safe in the neighborhood and walked a lot!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Very nice and the staff was amazing. Rooms, bed, and bathroom was quite small though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lila

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean rooms,. Older hotel needs a little renovations rooms have tiny bathrooms. Rooms are cramped AC next to the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great! Nice choices, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and property was within walking distance of all shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd James Hurlbut, Watertown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walgreens was close and the restaurant at the hotel was excellent. Staff was very professional and entertaining.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
rooms too old and bathroom too small great staff but wouldnt stay again til they renovate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredibly helpful and accommodating, going as far as to help relocate us in the middle of the night due to a malfunctioning air conditioner that was pumping hot air into the room. It was extremely appreciated! It’s hard to beat the convenience of the hotel’s location, with an easy walk up or down King Street to all of Charleston’s landmarks as well as steps away from two different free CARTA shuttles if you get tired of walking. The Swamp Fox restaurant on the property was excellent. We got into town in the evening and had dinner there as well as breakfast on the morning that we checked out. Both were great. The rooms are rather modest compared to the opulence of the lobby and event spaces, but it’s a 100+ year old hotel. If you’re going to be out and about like we were and just need a place to sleep and recover a little in between activities then it definitely does the job. The only reason for 4 stars was some terrible nights of sleep on a less than stellar bed, at least for my own preferences. All in all it was worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Good room, wish the bed was bigger. Great shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025