The Francis Marion Hotel

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Located close to Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall, The Francis Marion Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site southern cuisine restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
The current price is AED 770
AED 878 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, dresser, and a television.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

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

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a floor lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(123 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

A vanity area with a mirror, a lamp, and a tissue box on a black countertop.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Run of House)

A hotel room with two beds, a patterned carpet, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room (Run of House)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Francis Marion)

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and patterned floor tiles.

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 an 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

  • A historic building with green shutters, a central archway, and mature trees in the foreground.
    College of Charleston
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A park with a church and a tall building in the background.
    Marion Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A narrow alley with a pink building, palm trees, and a parked car.
    Charleston Music Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Charleston Museum with a brick facade and a tree in the foreground.
    Charleston Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • An indoor market with tables displaying various items, a large decorative light sculpture, and people browsing.
    Charleston City Market
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Lowland Tavern
    4 min walk
  • Big Gun Burger Shop
    2 min walk
  • The Swamp Fox Restaurant
    1 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 body wrap, a deep-tissue massage, or a body scrub at the onsite 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 center.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
    • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
    • 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (18,998 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 27 September 2026 start from AED 770, 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?

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 Charleston Historic District, this luxury hotel is steps 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 select 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

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1704 out of 2549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 544 out of 2549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 2549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 2549 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We celebrated our Anniversary in Charleston and the Francis Marion was a perfect stay. Great location and beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel ! Friendly staff !! Amazing location!!! My family & I loved it !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, very clean and historically beautiful. Only negative is the bathroom was tiny!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel stay was a pleasure. Easy walking distance to everything we wanted to visit. Excellent recommendations from the staff regarding places to eat. Restaurant and bar were worth the visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous hotel and the food at the restaurant there was absolutely incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, staff was nice, coffee was good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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We had a great experience staying here. The service was excellent and the location was perfect to walk around Charleston!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This old hotel is a gem! Centrally located for shopping and bopping around downtown. Friendly staff and clean rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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As described would come back. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location - at King street one the the best boutique shopping streets incuding restaurants and even a target and then the battery and beautiful houses.Excellent restaurant in hotel breakfast lunch and dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Class accommodation. Location location! Swamp fox gr8 place for breakfast drinks at nt w piano music !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, and ready very early! Staff was nice, and the hotel looked beautiful! Also located near a lot of restaurants and things to do!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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AC was very nice in the room. Staff were attentive and clean quiet gym
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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hotel was right in the heart of downtown, making everything super walkable and room was great for our 4 day stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location, valet option, and small snacks in the lobby. We enjoyed morning coffee, water infused with fruit and cookies in the afternoon, and champagne, cheese and crackers early evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming, easy, and great location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean facility that is very classy and historic. It’s a little tricky to navigate at first if attending a conference, but it’s near a lot of great food and shopping. Will return next time I’m in Charleston!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Overall nice hotel and centrally located. Small deferred maintenance issues
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was great and extremely helpful. It is centrally located so we could walk to all the landmarks and shopping. The room was really nice with a sitting area. The bathroom is small but functional. Remember you are staying there because it is a historic landmark. The park across the street was a welcome surprise. We sat there often enjoying the evening sky.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is beautiful and the staff excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026