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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$432
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

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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, Harbour View

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

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

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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
(60 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
(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)

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
(85 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Francis Marion)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Charleston

A luxury stay in the heart of Charleston awaits you at The Francis Marion Hotel. You'll be within steps of Marion Square and within a short 5-minute stroll of College of Charleston. Highlights at this historic hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, serves southern cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 18998 square feet (1765 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Charleston Historic District hotel include Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum.

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 - 18 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Bull Brewing Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mudhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burns Alley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lowland Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. 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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 18998 square feet (1765 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The luxury The Francis Marion Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 235 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 18998 sq ft of conference space
  • 1765 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1924
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Francis Marion Hotel offers 235 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and change of towels can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which 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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (18,998 square foot 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoke-free property

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
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.

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.

Property is also known as

The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel
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

What is the cancellation policy at The Francis Marion Hotel?

The Francis Marion Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 18 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 29 Mar 2026 start from AU$432, including 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.

Is parking available at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Yep, The Francis Marion Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 40 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Francis Marion Hotel?

The closest beach to The Francis Marion Hotel is Front Beach (16.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Francis Marion Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

What makes The Francis Marion Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Francis Marion Hotel.

Does The Francis Marion Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Francis Marion Hotel?

No, The Francis Marion Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves southern cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Francis Marion Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1397 out of 2173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 481 out of 2173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 2173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2173 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable. The staff are very attentive, friendly, helpful. If you are looking for a great location to check out the downtown of Charleston, The Francis Marion is optimal. We could easily walk to most places, including the meet-ups for various tours, museums, shopping and restaurants. The hotel restaurant is very good as well. I am giving 4 stars because the bathroom sink has a very small counter, so difficult to find a place for toiletries without things getting wet. Also there are no hooks or places to put a towel close to the shower. The venting in the bathroom is slow and there isn't an actual switch for a vent. But the rest of the room was lovely. They also have wifi and the ability to cast your streaming apps onto the television. Definitely would recommend this hotel to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My silver rewards points weren't recognized. I asked for a room with a view, they gave me what they said was a city view. It was an ugly view of looking down at industrial, rooftops. The hotel was not full, I won't be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was seamless and the rooms were beautiful. Showers had great pressure and the staff was very professional and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Ankeny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff was friendly. Downtown. Be prepared to spend money on parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It has been a while since we stayed so we thought we would try Marion one more time. The lobby area is great and rooms have been refreshed. The bathroom is stil SMALL. Zero room to move around in bathroom and it’s plain OLD. Will not even get into the noise factor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard, Greensboro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Historic hotel on King Street. Great location, but hotel needs renovating. Tiny bathrooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is very clean and the staff are wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, East Sandwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The Hotel lobby area is beautiful. Very old very beautiful building. The concierge was very helpful. Food we had was just ok?!? Our room…old decor and old lay out but expected. We asked for a different room and was told none available because it was very, very loud all night long!! From the ice machine making loud noises constantly all night to the old elevators that also were constantly making noise. We didn’t get a good nights sleep the whole time we stayed. Very disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great! Room was clean. Only thing we were not happy with was the bathroom was Extremely small
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith Ann, stl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to check-out this historic hotel was perfect. Stepping out of the taxi, we were greeted by the doormen who took our bags up to Lobby level and we were checked-in quickly. Our room was ready early as our flight was an early one. Such a blessing for that. The Lobby is gorgeous. We had a large spacious clean room, with safe, big comfortable beds, high quality linens, bathrobes, bath towels, toiletries were always filled as were the coffee, tea, creamers, etc., daily water bottles and plenty of outlets! Well-lit, safe corridors and elevators, and in a very safe neighborhood. The location could not have been better. Right across the street from Marion Square. There was always someone at the desk and a concierge to answer all questions. Their Swamp Fox restaurant was excellent with some of the most delicious dishes in Charleston. There is also a Starbucks at ground level in the hotel so no need to go very far for a wake-up coffee and pastry. Breakfast in their restaurant was extraordinarily delicious. I have stayed here before and highly recommend it. 10 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a hotel as it is meant to be. A glamorous lobby with piano music, oversized rooms and a full staff including Bellmen and in-room dining. The staff is happy and gracious in all areas, including a better than average and convenient breakfast buffet. The location is perfect for shopping and dining within walking distance. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Classic older hotel and with older hotels there sre problems and issues that do not surface with newer ones. Overall i enjoyed my stay and would return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ambiance and restaurant on site with love piano
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pascal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large and clean . Small bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Simpsonville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel rooms but beautiful common areas and incredibly friendly Valet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson, Cypress

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lurline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were very accommodating and the room was lovely. HOWEVER, as in so many hotels, the lighting is more decorative than functional. The closets are the size of a postage stamp and the bathroom is barely big enough to turn around in. It is an old, historic hotel, and it’s possible that city codes prevent modernization. There are many other hotels in that location where you would probably get more bang for your buck.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was just as listed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025