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

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07/29/2026 - 07/30/2026

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Verified Reviews of The Francis Marion Hotel

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

"Lovely Hotel"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

I have stayed at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina several times and I’ve enjoyed every visit. It is my go to hotel in O’Brien visit downtown Charleston and highly recommend the service and cleanliness, amenities, restaurant and location!

Cheryl M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

03-Jun-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 02 to Wed Jun 03 2026 at a $299.00 average nightly rate.

"Location meets class"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

True old style classy hotel. Not super high end but very friendly, respectful staff. Bed comfy, pillows best I've ever slept with (want to buy them), water refills in the frig daily (no extra charge like some hotels), bathroom small but adequate, comfy robe, magnifying mirror, safe in closet with extra pillow and blanket, ironing board and iron, nice size desk, convenient next to bed charging for phone. Lobby was classy, great Sinatra music playing, lots of comfy seating for chats with friends and family, happy hour Th/Fri w champagne, cheese, crackers, nightly cookies, flavored water 24/7. Will certainly stay here again.

Lori W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

10-Mar-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Mar 05 to Sun Mar 08 2026 at a $356.15 average nightly rate.

"The hotel 's location is great very friendly staffs and guests"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Great price for the hotel. You do have to pay for the parking.

Katrina T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

30-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jan 27 to Fri Jan 30 2026 at a $150.26 average nightly rate.

"Lovely hotel great location and wonderful staff"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Five Stars

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

29-Dec-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Dec 25 to Mon Dec 29 2025 at a $306.24 average nightly rate.

"Nice"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Great overall experience.

James L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

26-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 24 to Fri Sep 26 2025 at a $318.60 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 08-Oct-2025:

Thank you for your feedback, James! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our historic hotel. We will share your comment with our team and we appreciate you taking the time to give us a review.

"Lovely people, hotel, very friendly and accommodating."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Thank you, I will certainly come back.

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

29-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 28 to Fri Aug 29 2025 at a $208.95 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 01-Oct-2025:

Hello Brenda. I am thrilled to see that you enjoyed your time at our hotel and that our service was recognized. We pride ourselves in our guest satisfaction and it makes it all worthwhile when we can share this type of feedback with our staff. We look forward to seeing you again soon when you return to the area.

"Location perfect"

Overall Score3.0/ 5

Location could not have been better.

Allen L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

22-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 18 to Sun Jul 20 2025 at a $230.75 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 01-Oct-2025:

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback, Allen! I am so glad that you enjoyed your time at our hotel and were able to enjoy staying in the historic downtown area. Our guests really like being so close to restaurants, shopping, theaters, and a plethora of historic sites. We look forward to seeing you again when your travels bring you back to Charleston!

"Fabulous"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Awesome hotel and great service!

Amy M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

10-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 07 to Sun Jun 08 2025 at a $339.15 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 12-Aug-2025:

Amy, thank you for the feedback! We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your time in Charleston and that our service helped make your stay more memorable. We look forward to seeing you again when your travels bring you back to Charleston!

"PERFECT location. EXCELLENT, friendly servive from EVERYONE.Grandeur!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Would highly recommend this hotel if you don't mind tiny bathrooms! Walk in closet was pretty cool though!

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

20-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu May 15 to Sat May 17 2025 at a $345.99 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 29-May-2025:

Greetings, Carol! Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the walk-in closet—it’s one of our favorite features too! We understand the bathrooms are on the cozier side and truly appreciate your understanding. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

"Lovely Room, Great Location"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Had a lovely room.

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

09-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu May 08 to Fri May 09 2025 at a $371.79 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 19-May-2025:

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your room and had a pleasant stay with us. Your satisfaction means a great deal to our team, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another lovely visit.

"Nice hotel. Bathroom probably needs to be redone."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Karin ( concierge) was excellent is her recommendations.

Donna M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

18-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Apr 13 to Tue Apr 15 2025 at a $331.99 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 21-Apr-2025:

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Karin was able to provide excellent recommendations during your visit. Our team works hard to ensure every guest has a memorable experience and it's wonderful to know that Karin helped make yours special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

"Nice hotel. Bathroom probably needs to be redone."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Karin ( concierge) was excellent is her recommendations.

Donna M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

17-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Apr 13 to Tue Apr 15 2025 at a $331.99 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 21-Apr-2025:

"Enjoyed the historical hotel stay."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Wonderful customer service. Would love to have had a microwave in the room. Love the restaurant downstairs. And that there is a Starbucks. So convenient!

Susan E. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

15-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Apr 07 to Fri Apr 11 2025 at a $333.20 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 17-Apr-2025:

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the customer service and had a positive experience with our restaurant and the convenience of the Starbucks on-site. We truly appreciate your feedback.We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit and we hope to continue providing you with great service and convenience. Thank you again for choosing to stay at our iconic Francis Marion Hotel!

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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 luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Charleston Music Hall and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Charleston Museum.

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
TD Arena - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Upper King Design District - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Charleston Music Hall - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Music Farm - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Charleston Museum - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Charleston Visitor Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Charleston Gaillard Center - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Shops at Charleston Place - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Aiken-Rhett House Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Port of Charleston - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Gibbes Museum of Art - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
International African American Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Charleston City Market - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi

The preferred airport for The Francis Marion Hotel is Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 20.1 km / 12.5 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

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

Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
Business center
Conference center
24-hour front desk
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 1
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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 offers a daily breakfast buffet from 7:00–11:00 AM, priced at $20 on weekdays and $25 on Saturdays and Sundays, when guests can also enjoy live music. A full à la carte breakfast menu is available as well, along with convenient in-room dining options.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Pets not allowed

In order to make sure all of our guests on this floor enjoy their stay, we ask that you adhere to the policies below: •Only dogs are allowed•1 dog per room•The dog cannot be left unattended at any time•$50 per night nonrefundable pet fee for dogs 30 lbs. or less•$100 per night nonrefundable pet fee for dogs 31 lbs. or moreThe dog owner must remove any dog that displays dangerous or unacceptable behavior.Hotel management reserves the right to remove any dog at our discretion, should the above not be adhered to.Any noise complaints, room damage or violation of these policies will result in additional fees to include cleaning, damage restitution, and reimbursement of revenue refunded to other guests.

Parking Info

Guests staying overnight have two convenient parking options at the Francis Marion Hotel:Self-Parking:Available in the City of Charleston parking garage adjacent to the hotel. The current rate is $1.00 per 20 minutes, with a maximum daily rate of $24.00. The parking day begins and ends at midnight. Availability and pricing are determined by the City of Charleston and are subject to change.Valet Parking:Valet service is available for $40 + tax per night and includes unlimited in-and-out privileges for registered overnight guests. Charges are billed directly to your guest room.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary wireless internet is provided throughout the hotel in guest rooms and meeting spaces.

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.