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The Francis Marion Hotel

4.0 star property
Charleston's historic district is right outside this hotel, offering local cuisine at the restaurant and relaxation with spa treatments.

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is S$394
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

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

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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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

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

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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

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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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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Flat-screen TV

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

Located in Charleston Historic District, The Francis Marion Hotel is in a walkable area in Charleston with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marion Square and Waterfront Park, while Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to South Carolina Aquarium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like golfing. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Charleston travel guide
Map
387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston
    College of Charleston
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cityscape of Marion Square in the historic downtown diistrict in Charleston, South Carolina
    Marion Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Charleston Music Hall
    Charleston Music Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston Museum
    Charleston Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charleston City Market
    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

Luxury upscale hotel near Marion Square
Located close to Charleston Music Hall and College of Charleston, The Francis Marion Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial or aromatherapy at the on-site spa. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A lift, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 235 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath 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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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 1 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 5 Apr, 2026 start from S$394, 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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Francis Marion Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this luxury hotel is steps away from Marion Square and College of Charleston. Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1420 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 489 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2207 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Close to a lot of great restaurants and historic sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was fantastic. Its location was the best in the city and only a 15-25 minute walk to just about all the city has to offer. Great place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

song h

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heinz J.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and quality hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolutely gorgeous historic hotel! Our stay could not have been any better! Everyone was so friendly and kind. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed was comfortable and the location was close to restaurants and bars
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with amazing folks who take care of you. Front desk and valet service folks were amazing to work with. Our room was clean and well stocked. All of the facilities were clean and well maintained. Definitely a great place to stay in downtown Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Francis Marion. So old Charleston. The Swamp Fox Restaurant is wonderful. Great Service!!! Great Food !!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shops very close
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing facility! Rooms comfortable and easily accessible without being loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and kind and beautiful and wonderfully located! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people working there. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in an excellent location. Being a historic hotel, the rooms were a bit small, but they were very nice, and the staff was delightful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and a great location, we were able to walk to King street for food and shopping. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in room 930…dual aspect windows giving views of the water, sunrise & sunset. Great location on King St.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Francis Marian is centrally located. Wonderful staff. Close to shopping and historical interests. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omaawattie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was overall great and respectful i was so impressed with my room being clean when i was out and came back it made up
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, Beautiful older hotel, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan Antonio JR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent stay your staff was on point. Rooms were great,bed was very comfortable also very clean. And your restaurant The Swap Fox was a blessing the Hostess and servers were great (Miss Dorothy). Food was excellent overall a great experience..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historic hotel, staff were super helpful, and location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and welcoming. Food was delicious at restaurant and harbor room view was lovely. Great old hotel with lots of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel’s location is ideal for exploring Charleston on foot—whether you’re shopping along King Street, dining at Husk or FIG, or taking photos around Rainbow Row. The rooms are spacious and clean, though the bathrooms feel slightly dated. Our room offered a great view of the bridge and the bay. The staff was consistently friendly and helpful. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025