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The Francis Marion Hotel

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is AED 988
AED 1,127 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room (Run of House) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Run of House)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

What's nearby

  • Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.2 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 body scrub, a body wrap, 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, massage treatment rooms, 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.

Languages

English

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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 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 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
  • 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 available
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

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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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 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 Charleston Historic District, this spa hotel is steps 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. 925 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1565 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

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

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

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

Edward

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this historical hotel. Very convenient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Amenities
Great location and easy walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and attractions!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor, historic charm and a wonderful staff ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view of the harbor
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific place to stay! Staff was so friendly :) And walking distance to all of the places we wanted to go!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joel Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close , walking distance, to everything historical.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love being in the center of town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great restaurant with beautiful piano music in hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, staff was fabulous! Our upgrade was excellent. Property was a bit tired, but I would absolutely recommend this hotel as well as stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great renovated motel. Very cool decor, good location, right next to App State and downtown Boone. Really nice lobby, unfortunately the bar and restaurant was closed .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Beautiful lobby, great service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

8/10 Good

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel. Room was a nice size and bed was comfy. Only complete was very low water pressure in shower and water was warm, not hot. Great location! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property close to shopping, eating, entertainment. It has great restaurant on site, I ordered room service. The food was delicious and it was delivered quickly! The rate was very affordable for the area and valet service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alllison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Charleston on King Street. As an older hotel it was very nice but we did have some problems with the bathroom not working well. Otherwise our stay was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savvas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and accommodating staff. Room service was better than expected. Concierge(Karin) was extremely helpful and knowledgable. Highly recommended and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025