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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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$472
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

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387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404
  • College of Charleston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Charleston Music Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

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

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Suite (Francis Marion)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/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, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room (Run of House)

Standard Room (Run of House)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King 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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

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

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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About the area

Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel places you in the centre of Charleston, steps from 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 relaxing visit to The Spa of Charleston 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 a coffee shop/cafe. 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 Charleston Historic District hotel include Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.

What's nearby

  • Marion Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 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
  • 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 with full-service spa and fitness centre
The Francis Marion Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. 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. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Francis Marion Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 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
  • Coffee shop
  • 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.

The Spa of Charleston 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.

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

  • 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
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Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
Hotel Francis Marion
Marion Francis Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
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 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 6 Apr 2025 start from AU$471.78, 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 Folly Island Beaches (14.3 km).

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

Yep, The Spa of Charleston is available for guests. 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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 934 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1578 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

4/10 Poor

Domenic

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Photos looked good but!
Not so good. We went for our anniversary. Started with pulling up and going inside To valet but getting ignored by the staff. I grabbed my own cart loaded My own bags and parked my car. My room was in need of care. Wet carpet, rundown looking, shower had the lightest water pressure of any hotel I ever stayed at. Lastly the staff told me my dinner reservation was at a place that was within walking distance and it was actually about five miles in each direction. Not a future destination for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Francis Marion was surely a property of note a hundred years ago. Today it is a bit tired. Everyone we interacted with was super nice and helpful-- from the valet to the desk to housekeeping and even the manager. Great service. The building itself is in need of an update. Comparing pricing in Charleston, however, it is still a solid value because this town is expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Antoine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for great price. Staff were beyond helpful in everyway. Text before arrival about our room and parking options and responded immediately and professionally. Perfect place for New Year's stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jie Wen, NEW HYDE PARK

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Need to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
I called down in the middle bod the night for ear plugs because of my husband’s snoring and they were at my door within a couple minutes! Beautiful old hotel! 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fantastic. The staff were friendly and competent. The Christmas buffet was unforgettable and delicious. Swamp Fox staff were welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate us. Valet service was top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bullseye location for walking the main drag. Clean, hot water, comfy beds. Swamp Fox restaurant downstairs was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location at the heart of the city but very old and tired hotel. It needs a big modernization. Staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee, eagleville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always fun to stay at the Francis Marion. Location is perfect. The Swamp Fox always offers delicious food. Our fourth stay, and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Experience
Amazing beautiful hotel and the Fox Swamp restaurant was so delicious! I will definitely choose this hotel again - close to everything and the service was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn, kodiak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, nice room on marion square, a little mildew smell in room and water (but the place is 100 years old), ezxellent staff, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I like the location of the hotel. A classic hotel Cleanliness of all the areas. Rooms are very clean but bathroom is extremely small. From the room we heared a loud constant noise from outside not sure exactly what it was at the end we fall sleep but was very obnoxious. At the lobby with presence a discussion between 2 employees (valet and other ) not nice at all in front of the clients. It was okay wish it could be better
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentyna

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024