The Francis Marion Hotel

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is ₹24,481
₹27,908 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Francis Marion)

Highlights

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Harbour view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room (Run of House)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Harbour view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

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, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 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 facial and aromatherapy at The Spa of Charleston, the on-site 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 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 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.

Languages

English

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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)
  • 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 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 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

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

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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Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
Hotel Francis Marion
Marion Francis Hotel
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The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel Charleston

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 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 5 May 2025 start from ₹24,480.67, 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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Francis Marion Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this spa hotel is steps away 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 959 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1608 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooklynn Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

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

10/10 Excellent

Christen M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff are courteous and the property is located in a place so you can walk around Charleston.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great location…5 stars highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with amazing staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, handy having valet parking, friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the area! The staff were all incredibly lovely! The rooms are a little outdated but comfortable, well appointed and very clean. The Starbucks on property has the friendliest, sweetest staff ever. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimeeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel was in King St and nearby shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Amenities
Very clean property with great views. Loved the spa and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Amenities
Check in was easy and the people were polite and helpful. The room was clean and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of The Francis Marion is close to everything. We loved being able to walk to restaurants, shopping, and areas of history.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good hotel for the area close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great service, and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charcey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the historic look of the facility and I enjoyed the the convenience and walkable to area restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charleston vibes, mix of classic style and trends. Great rooftop, friendly professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was conveniently located to dining, shopping, and sight seeing. It had a nostalgic feel and the rooms were nicely decorated. The bathrooms were dated, but it is a very old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a very good area for dining and shopping. Very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was easy, love the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time as always
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, classic southern hotel. Great location. Park across street and tons of dining and shopping in all directions around. Rooms were nice, clean. Comfortable bed. Bathroom was small and had an older feel, but served it's purpose. Perfect for a solo traveler.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch accommodations and Super friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is right on King St walkable to all the shops and restaurants!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025