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The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel – Charleston, SC
The Francis Marion Hotel – Charleston, SC
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About The Francis Marion Hotel

Set in the heart of Charleston across from Marion Square, this historic hotel features a full-service spa and an on-site restaurant serving classic Southern cuisine. The French Quarter is 0.6 mi away. Free WiFi is provided. A flat-screen TV with premium cable channels is featured in all rooms. A custom-made vanity and seating area are also provided. Guests will enjoy the convenience of a coffee maker. A fully equipped fitness center is provided. A Starbucks Coffee® shop and full-service are on site as well. While staying at the Francis Marion, guests can enjoy regional specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Swamp Fox Restaurant. Live jazz music along with cocktails is also available at the hotel's Swamp Fox Bar. The College of Charleston, the Gibbes Museum of Art and the Charleston Museum are all within 0.8 mi from the Francis Marion Hotel. This hotel also borders the King Street shopping district.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 2544 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    All excellent

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Thanks!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Always love staying here! Beautiful historic hotel on King St and convenient to everything! Staff is super friendly and helpful. Love the room service option for breakfast . Will definitely be back!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location for walking to shops and restaurants. Bathroom is extremely tiny!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good location, nice hotel but cleanliness was lacking, bathroom had black mold! Cleanliness

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Perfect location!! All around great place to stay!! Highly recommend!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Disappointing

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I can't use the bathtub because there's no plug, just a hole.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful hotel. Wonderful room with great view of harbor. Loved having 2 bathrooms!! Great location for us. Close to visitor center for tours.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful 100 year old hotel

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The property is historic and beautifully appointed and definitely in a good location if you want to be close to the shops on King St. The lobby is exceptional with high ceilings and chandeliers and even had live piano music at cocktail hour. Although we were told that there would be complimentary champagne and crackers/cheese, we discovered a variety of cookies and flavored water. That was good enough for us. The Swamp Fox restaurant which is attached to the hotel was a nice place to have a predinner cocktail. Also, Starbucks is also on the ground level of the hotel, which was convenient for a grab n go breakfast sandwich and coffee. The beds were very comfortable and the hotel provides oversized robes as well. I was surprised at how noisy that particular intersection is well past midnight. Our room was on the 6th floor facing the park and close to the intersection. We heard loud vehicles and lots of people partying into the wee hours of the morning.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location Room had 2 double beds. 4 people could stay in this room, but the bathroom was the size of a postage stamp.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location and we got a room on the top floor. The welcome reception was very nice. Property is dated and needs a refresh but for the price was great. I would stay there again

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This hotel never disapponts. Highly recommend.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location was great we were in the center of everything. Our room was spacious - we got the deluxe king size room. Nothing. Just be prepared to pay for parking. If you plan to drive your car in and out it’s best to valet. They have a set rate and bring your car to the front every time. The street is busy so this was the best option for us instead of trying to find parking and pay for every entree.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very old hotel but perfectly located in the heart of Charleston. Bathroom was old and about the size of a closet. Staff was wonderful especially wait staff and valet.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful. we enjoyed the complementary snacks periodically throughout the day. Our only concern was that the beds were it’s too small for two adults.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Excellent location, staff and accommodations Everything was great!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Na

Frequently asked questions about The Francis Marion Hotel

Does The Francis Marion Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Francis Marion Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Francis Marion Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Francis Marion Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Francis Marion Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Francis Marion Hotel offers meeting spaces, a conference center, and dedicated conference rooms, making it well-suited for corporate events, team offsites, and group meetings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Francis Marion Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The Francis Marion Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna.
Where is The Francis Marion Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Francis Marion Hotel is located at 387 King St, Charleston, SC 29403. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Francis Marion Hotel
  • 2015 Charleston, South Carolina shooting 0.2 mi
  • Siege of Charleston 0.7 mi
  • Siege of Charleston 0.7 mi
  • The Citadel 1.6 mi
  • USS Yorktown 1.6 mi
  • Battle of Fort Sumter 4.3 mi
  • Fort Sumter 4.3 mi

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