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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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Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is P10,222
P11,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)

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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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Francis Marion)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)

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 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(102 reviews)

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

View all photos for Standard Room (Run of House)

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

Standard Room (Run of House)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)

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

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

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

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 Music Farm 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.
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Map
387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403-6404

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charleston Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Swamp Fox Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gilroy's Pizza Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Pâtisserie - ‬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 massage, a facial, and a body scrub 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
  • Massage treatment rooms, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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
  • 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

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
Francis Marion Hotel
Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
Hotel Francis Marion
Marion Francis Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel Charleston
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 does it cost to stay at The Francis Marion Hotel?

As of Aug 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on Aug 24, 2025 start from P 10,222.49, 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 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1114 out of 1801 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1801 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1801 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1801 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1801 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

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent staff and location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Very convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Great area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and elegant property. In a great location, easy to access good food and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to Washington DC, has great breakfast and restaurant with delicious food. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula June

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property; excellent staff and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Cookies out daily in lobby. Best location. Staff were incredibly friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people and service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel ! The staff is excellent ! From the d
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful visit and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was a breeze and our room was ready even though we got there early. Hotel is in a great location with great shopping and dining options very close by. This is our 2nd stay here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arghavan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the staff at this hotel were excellent. The rooms are big and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, check-in was quick with great friendly staff, looks to be well kept, bed was incredibly comfortable. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and attentive…Beds comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location to see the downtown sites.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the edge of the historic district, perfect for walking. Room had everything we needed & odour free
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Everything was perfect during our stay. Very clean, great service and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable, professional staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025