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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 onsite 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 center.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥24,391
￥27,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Room options

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(116 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(45 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
(106 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
(92 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Charleston Museum 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. Visit our Charleston travel guide
Map
29403-6404, SC, Charleston, 387 King St

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 km
  • A park with a church and a tall building in the background.
    Marion Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A narrow alley with a pink building, palm trees, and a parked car.
    Charleston Music Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A museum exhibit with dinosaur skeletons and prehistoric artifacts.
    Charleston Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • An indoor market with tables displaying various items, a large decorative light sculpture, and people browsing.
    Charleston City Market
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
    2 min walk
  • Lowland Tavern
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • The Swamp Fox Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Big Gun Burger Shop
    2 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 onsite 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 center.
  • 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 premises, and meeting rooms
    • 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.

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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 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
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

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

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 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Francis Marion Hotel on Aug 23, 2026 start from ￥24,391, 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?

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 luxury hotel is steps 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 select 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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