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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11/14/2024 - 11/15/2024
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Verified Reviews of The Francis Marion Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
"Clean, comfortable and the staff is very nice. Great experience with our stay."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We were very much impressed with the hotel and our room.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 07 to Thu Jun 08 2023 at a $227.00 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 15-Jun-2023:
Thank you for your feedback Charles. We are delighted to see you enjoyed your stay at our hotel and we look forward to seeing you again when your travels bring you back to the downtown historic district in 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
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
The Riviera Theater - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Medical University of South Carolina - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Washington Square - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Rainbow Market Shopping Center - 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.

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Masks are compulsory at the property

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Group vs. Individual Rates at Francis Marion Hotel

Rate fluctuations of Francis Marion Hotel

This chart illustrates trends of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting quotes and the best online individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group bid was entered. The most competitive group or meeting displayed is 98.1% in the month of July 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $341 in the month of May 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Francis Marion Hotel in a month when rates are lower.

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