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The Francis Marion Hotel

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Rooms
Location
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Wonderful

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

Place, College of Charleston
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Marion Square
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Charleston Music Hall
‪5 min walk‬
Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Very good

Harbour view
23 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Exceptional

Harbour view
32 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Excellent

Harbour view
32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Excellent

Harbour view
23 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

32 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Wonderful

23 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room (Run of House)

Excellent

23 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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

Wonderful

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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)

Excellent

55 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Charleston

A luxury stay in the heart of Charleston awaits you at The Francis Marion Hotel. You'll be within steps of Marion Square and within a short 5-minute stroll of College of Charleston. Highlights at this historic hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The restaurant, The Swamp Fox Restaurant, serves southern cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 18998 square feet (1765 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Charleston Historic District hotel include Charleston Music Hall and Charleston Museum.

What's nearby

College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Charleston Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Charleston City Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 18 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
‪Lowland Tavern - ‬4 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪Big Gun Burger Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 18998 square feet (1765 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The luxury The Francis Marion Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

1 building

235 guestrooms or units

12 levels

Conference rooms

18998 sq ft of conference space

1765 sq. m of conference space

Built in 1924

Conference centre

Business facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Bellhop

Lift

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

The Francis Marion Hotel offers 235 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and change of towels can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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17 Aug - 18 Aug

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9 Aug - 10 Aug

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

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

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel

Francis Marion Charleston

Francis Marion Hotel

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The Francis Marion Hotel Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Francis Marion Hotel?

The Francis Marion Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Francis Marion Hotel?

As of 29 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 4 Aug 2026 start from NZ$353, 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.

Is parking available at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Yep, The Francis Marion Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 40 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Francis Marion Hotel?

The closest beach to The Francis Marion Hotel is Isle of Palms Beach (16.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Francis Marion Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

What makes The Francis Marion Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Francis Marion Hotel.

Does The Francis Marion Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Francis Marion Hotel?

No, The Francis Marion Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves southern cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Francis Marion Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Francis Marion Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

song h

14 Mar 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Perfect location to everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

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About the area

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Getting around

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About this property

The Francis Marion Hotel

Awards and affiliations

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Full-service spa

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

The Francis Marion Hotel Reviews

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