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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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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.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is ₩245,323
₩279,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

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Room options

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burns Alley - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gilroy's Pizza Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Historic hotel near Marion Square
Located close to Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum, The Francis Marion Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Indulge in a massage, a body scrub, and a facial at The Spa of Charleston, the onsite spa. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Meeting rooms, a porter/bellhop, and a banquet hall
  • Massage treatment rooms, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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 coffee shop/cafe
  • 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

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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Marion Francis Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Francis Marion Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Francis Marion Hotel?

As of Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on Nov 26, 2025 start from ₩245,323, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Francis Marion Hotel?

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 spa hotel is steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm are also within 10 minutes.

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The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1222 out of 1936 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 1936 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1936 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1936 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1936 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

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with super friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haynes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extraordinarily helpful and professional. Beautiful hotel, very comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff was helpful and location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, breakfast buffet was outstanding. The only negative was the bathroom was very small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were excellent and friendly very helpful. Good location near College of Charleston on King Street and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend this property, great location, great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff wasa very accomdating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Amenities
Clean rooms good breakfast . Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Small but clean and nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and clean. Our stay was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the perfect location in Charleston.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect…location, their restaurant & lounge, Starbucks, room service, and the lobby is gorgeous with a fantastic happy hour every evening! We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to plan the next one here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic but adequate room. Tiny bathroom. Window needs cleaning. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the food and service at the Swamp Fox restaurant were both exceptional. The staff at the hotel were very helpful. The downside, which could not be helped, was the rainy weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an old extremely well kept hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula June

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property; excellent staff and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic. Very clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the whole experience. Valet parking was great. Loved the atmosphere of the hotel. Will be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Cookies out daily in lobby. Best location. Staff were incredibly friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and attentive…Beds comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025