The Francis Marion Hotel

387 King St, Charleston, SC 29403-6404 US near Exit 221 on I-26 (~1.1mi)

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4.0 Star Property Near College of Charleston

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4.0/5

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Free WiFi
Free newspapers in lobby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Fitness facilities

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02/22/2025 - 02/23/2025

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Verified Reviews of The Francis Marion Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Staff was very attentive and hotel well run."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Overall, I think good stay. The room was a bit too hot and could be refurbished ahead to include bathroom. But room was very clean and comfortable and bed / mattress and linens were excellent.

Anne S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

24-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 23 to Sun Nov 24 2024 at a $382.99 average nightly rate.

"Very comfortable beds and room!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Karen the concierge was fabulous and so was the driver, Charles.

Leslie O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

29-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 26 to Wed Oct 30 2024 at a $271.99 average nightly rate.

"Perfect place for a gathering of friends."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

The Francis Marion provided my friends and me, who all came to Charleston from different parts of the country, with a wonderful experience! It's beautifully located, the lobby was welcoming and comfortable and the amenities were excellent. And I can't say enough about the helpful staff! It really was a great choice for our gathering.

Carole S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

21-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 17 to Thu Sep 19 2024 at a $217.99 average nightly rate.

"What a great experience!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

We were in Charleston for the engagement party of our son. This hotel was outstanding in every way. Beautiful to the eye. Great staff and personnel. We especially enjoyed the Swap Fox Restaurant and our wonderful waitress, Sylvie. She was terrific. We could not more highly recommend this hotel and restaurant.

Robert C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

12-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 08 to Sun Aug 11 2024 at a $239.20 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 15-Aug-2024:

Thank you for the wonderful review Robert! It is always a delight to see when our guests admire the beauty of our grand hotel and we take great pride in honoring the historical nature of our property. We pride ourselves in our service and I will share your kind words with our entire team. Sylvie and the team at Swamp Fox Restaurant will be thrilled to see that you mentioned them personally and we appreciate the high recommendation! We look forward to seeing you again soon when your travels bring you back to Charleston!

"Very Nice!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Very professional and accommodating staff at the front desk.

Beverly B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

28-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 22 to Thu Jul 25 2024 at a $239.98 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 15-Aug-2024:

Beverly, we thank you for noticing the professionalism and hospitality of our front desk staff. Each member of our team strives to provide an extraordinary experience for each of our valued guests and we are so happy that you noticed our Southern Hospitality and great service. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back to the historic Francis Marion Hotel in the near future!

"Different views"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

When booking we were told we had a Harbor view and a Queen Bed. The View was pushing it and the bed was a full size🤷‍♀️Staff was very nice but it would have been better if we knew ahead and we may have upgraded.

Robert J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

11-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 07 to Tue Jul 09 2024 at a $215.20 average nightly rate.

"Each staff member who I encountered had excellent customer service. It was a wonderful experience."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

It has been a long time since I felt comfortable and completely safe in a hotel. Good job.

Renee B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

22-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 19 to Sun Apr 21 2024 at a $414.99 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 24-Apr-2024:

Thank you for this wonderful feedback! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and were comfortable while visiting our hotel. We strive to make every guest feel right at home at our historic property and it's great to hear that it is noticed. We would be thrilled to have you stay with us in the future when your travels bring you back to Charleston!

"Hotel is nice."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Nice Hotel.

Richard Y. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

25-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 24 to Mon Mar 25 2024 at a $219.99 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 27-Mar-2024:

Thank you for your feedback Richard. It's so nice to see that you enjoyed your time at our property and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

"Nice Hotel!"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Nice Hotel!

Richard Y. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

25-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 24 to Mon Mar 25 2024 at a $219.99 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 27-Mar-2024:

Thank you for your feedback Richard. It's so nice to see that you enjoyed your time at our property and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

"Very Nice Rooms"

Overall Score3.0/ 5

Very nice room.

Shirley D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

10-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 10 to Mon Mar 11 2024 at a $366.99 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 15-Mar-2024:

Thank you for your feedback Shirley. It's so wonderful to hear this type of feedback from our guests. We thank you for choosing the Francis Marion Hotel for your stay and we look forward to seeing you again when your travels bring you back to Charleston!

"Love this place! "

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Staff wonderful! Great restaurant staff. Beautiful place. Can’t wait to go back.

Jill K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

08-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jan 06 to Mon Jan 08 2024 at a $277.49 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 15-Mar-2024:

Hello Jill,We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your time at our property! Our entire staff strive to provide extraordinary service to all of our valued guests and it is wonderful to receive this type of feedback. We will be sure to share your comments with our onsite restaurant, Swamp Fox, and our culinary team as they take great pride in the meals and service they provide. We are happy that you were able to visit us just before our 100th Anniversary in February and we look forward to seeing you again in the very near future!

"Excellent!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Never had an issue here and the excellence continues. Great place to stay. Service is superior. Staff is always polite and attentive. Just a good way to start your visit and end your time in Charleston. Kudos to all.

Mitchell B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

17-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 16 to Sun Dec 17 2023 at a $236.23 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 10-Jan-2024:

Thank you for sharing your feedback Mitchell. I am happy to see that you are receiving the level of service that the historic Francis Marion Hotel is known for. We are celebrating our 100th Anniversary in February 2024 so putting our guests first and priding ourselves in our service has certainly stood the test of time. Thank you for your continued business and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

"Lovely Historic Hotel!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

I love The Francis Marion Hotel for it's history and location. The staff are wonderful and the hotel beautifully maintained.

Kristy K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

13-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Dec 10 to Mon Dec 11 2023 at a $209.00 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 10-Jan-2024:

Thank you for your review Kristy. I am so happy to see that you enjoyed your time at our historic hotel in downtown Charleston. We pride ourselves in our service and it is so nice to see that our guests notice the extra effort that goes into making every guest feel like a true VIP. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to seeing you again when your travels bring you back to Charleston.

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Property Description

With a stay at The Francis Marion Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Charleston Music Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Music Farm.

Enjoy southern cuisine at The Swamp Fox Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

Stay in one of 235 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Marion Square - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
College of Charleston - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Upper King Design District - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
TD Arena - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Charleston Music Hall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Joseph Manigault House - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Music Farm - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Charleston Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Charleston Visitor Center - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Charleston Gaillard Center - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Shops at Charleston Place - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Aiken-Rhett House Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
One Of A Kind - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Medical University of South Carolina - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Washington Square - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

The preferred airport for The Francis Marion Hotel is Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 20 km / 12.4 mi

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Charleston? This hotel has 18998 square feet (1765 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Banquet hall
Ballroom
Meeting rooms
Conference space size (meters) - 1765
Sailing nearby
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Spa treatment room(s)
Braille or raised signage
Change of towels (on request)
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair accessible parking
Bicycle rentals nearby
Free newspapers in lobby
Tours/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Full-service spa
Recycling
Luggage storage
Express check-out

Year Built - 1924
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 235
Number of floors - 12

Professional property host/manager
Parking height restrictions apply

Porter/bellhop
Business center
Conference center
24-hour front desk
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 1
Spa services on site
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Conference space
Fitness facilities
Valet parking (surcharge)
Computer station
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Conference space size (feet) - 18998
Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

20 minutes from Charleston International Airport.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Our Swamp Fox Restaurant serves a wonderful breakfast buffet daily from 7am - 11am. This buffet is $15++ each weekday, and $20++ each Saturday and Sunday morning. The restaurant also has a regular breakfast menu guests can order from as well.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Pets not allowed

No pets allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

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.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Contactless check-out is available.