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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic Charleston hotel in Downtown Charleston with a full-service spa

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The price is SAR 706
SAR 805 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

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

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Suite (Francis Marion)

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
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

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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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Standard Room (Run of House)

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

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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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

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, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - unspecified
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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About the neighborhood

Map
387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Pâtisserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fiat Lux - ‬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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: USD 7-20 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Swamp Fox Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (18998 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Desk
  • 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

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

The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel
Francis Marion Charleston
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Hotel Francis Marion
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 31 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 1 Muharram 2025 start from $214.42, 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.

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

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 860 out of 1478 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1478 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1478 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1478 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1478 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I like the location of the hotel. A classic hotel Cleanliness of all the areas. Rooms are very clean but bathroom is extremely small. From the room we heared a loud constant noise from outside not sure exactly what it was at the end we fall sleep but was very obnoxious. At the lobby with presence a discussion between 2 employees (valet and other ) not nice at all in front of the clients. It was okay wish it could be better
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

swati

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely, classic hotel. It has old-school architecture and charm. The hotel is perfectly situated in the historic district and is within walking distance of many restaurants, shopping. When we checked in, someone was playing the piano in the lobby and we were greeted with warm cookies. Our room was cleaned (well) daily. The reception staff were knowledgeable and polite. Beds were very comfortable. Our room was a nice size but the bathroom was quite small (which wasn’t entirely surprising for an old hotel). The carpet looks worn. But otherwise lovely and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. The staff went above and beyond. They were all so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in an excellent location, walking distance to everywhere. The parking is $40 per night. The only downside is the bathroom is TINY.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Great staff! Super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time and will return
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Miguel, Highland Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs urgent renovation. Property is run down. Nice staff and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice, Bluffton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location close to shopping and dining, walkable. Security with valet and in and out privileges. Room was very dated, less luxurious than expected. No fan in bathroom, very small shampoo provided . Bed very comfortable. Room had unappealing roof view, but not chosen for the view. Good Expedia discount and prior good reviews helped us choose. Staff were excellent. Would only stay again if we booked a nicer room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne, Laurel

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
The property is located on a well-lit, busy, and convenient street, which is great for accessibility. However, the room in the building is older and could benefit from some updates to make it more modern. While I have stayed in more updated hotels, the room served its purpose, and I was able to get some rest for the two nights I stayed. Overall, it did the job for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Insook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A charming historic hotel. Excellent location with vibrant shopping street nearby. The room was clean but the bathroom was tiny and dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellence
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The history and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location…close to everything!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful facility and top notch staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having a pedibike right outside the door and the valet was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was very noisy during the night. A lot of outside noise. Rooms are old and paint chipping on walls. Bathroom was way to tiny!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

beth

Liked: Staff & service
Room had a fantastic view but is in need pf basic cosmetic updates. Room with 1 queen is very small and bathroom was impossibility small (4x5), with a minuscule toilet and vanity. The lobby is beautiful and classy, which is why we chose the hotel. Too bad the coffee only comes in paper cups.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024