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The Francis Marion Hotel

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Luxury
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4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

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 scrub, aromatherapy or a massage at the on-site 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 centre.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £129
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Room options

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View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(122 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(108 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(95 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 590 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 the 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 arched doorways and columns, surrounded by lush trees and a paved sidewalk.
    College of Charleston
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A park with a church and a tall building in the background.
    Marion Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A narrow alley with a pink building, palm trees, and a parked car.
    Charleston Music Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A museum exhibit with dinosaur skeletons and prehistoric artifacts.
    Charleston Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • An indoor market with tables displaying various items, a large decorative light sculpture, and people browsing.
    Charleston City Market
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hyman's Seafood
    10 min walk
  • Azur
    10 min walk
  • Prohibition
    8 min walk
  • Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
    2 min walk
  • King Street Dispensary
    8 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 scrub, aromatherapy or a massage at the on-site 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 centre.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
    • A banquet hall, luggage storage and wedding services
    • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
  • Room features
  • All 235 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath 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 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

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
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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 22 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on 23 Aug 2026 start from £129, 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.

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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Francis Marion Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this luxury hotel is steps away 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 selected 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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