The Francis Marion Hotel

4-star hotel Excellent 387 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion HotelThe Francis Marion Hotel
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About The Francis Marion Hotel

Set in the heart of Charleston across from Marion Square, this historic hotel features a full-service spa and an on-site restaurant serving classic Southern cuisine. The French Quarter is 0.6 mi away. Free WiFi is provided. A flat-screen TV with premium cable channels is featured in all rooms. A custom-made vanity and seating area are also provided. Guests will enjoy the convenience of a coffee maker. A fully equipped fitness center is provided. A Starbucks Coffee® shop and full-service are on site as well. While staying at the Francis Marion, guests can enjoy regional specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Swamp Fox Restaurant. Live jazz music along with cocktails is also available at the hotel's Swamp Fox Bar. The College of Charleston, the Gibbes Museum of Art and the Charleston Museum are all within 0.8 mi from the Francis Marion Hotel. This hotel also borders the King Street shopping district.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 2755 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The perfect place to stay while visiting Charleston. Staff was friendly and informative. The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar was great and the waiter Eric really made eating special. We will definitely stay there again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We had a good time for a quick stay in Charleston! Lots of charm and a beautiful place.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    A wonderful place to stay. Staff was very helpful. The room was relaxing and clean. Love the charm of the hotel.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    bathtub had hair and soap scum in it. odd toilet and needs updating but beds comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Perfect location! Great stay!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very outdated. Tiny bathroom. Didn't warrant the price. Parking was expensive and inconvenient. Couldn't control air conditioning.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location was nice and the Valet boys were all very nice and extremely helpful When we arrived there was still toilet paper in the toilet. Tried to flush it, and it didn't go down. So we called for maintenance, and the response we received was oh just flush more than once. Not my water bill, I guess. It would take three to four flushes for the toilet to fully flush.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We got to the property a little early and they more than accommodating. Since our room was ready they let us in early. We had a clogged sink and they were quick to address it. Perfect location.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location and was walking distance to everything we needed to do and see!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel is beautiful and the staff excellent.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Only complaint is that beds are full size, not queen so be sure to pay close attention when booking. I did not and found it difficult for our party of 3 to sleep in only two beds. Staff was amazing about bringing in a twin size roll away when I asked for one... but it unfortunately was also very uncomfortable. And the Starbucks was closed. Those are my only complaints. Otherwise hotel was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and in a great location. We were only there for a weekend but we really enjoyed our stay in Charleston.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room and staff were great, Lovely downtown location so we were able to walk to a lot of the places we wanted to go.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We really enjoyed our stay here. We would go back.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room, super friendly and helpful staff, the Swamp Fox restaurant served an amazing Grouper special and the server Viet was as good as is gets for top notch service. The location was great with a short walk to the market and the harbor. Loved our stay here.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Cons: small elevators, odor from cleaning grease traps, big cockroach in room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    A pipe burst and the smell was unbearable. Had to spend time in the park across the street. Staff didn’t offer apologies or acknowledgment of the inconvenience.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

Frequently asked questions about The Francis Marion Hotel

Does The Francis Marion Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Francis Marion Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Francis Marion Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Francis Marion Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Francis Marion Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Francis Marion Hotel offers meeting spaces, a conference center, and dedicated conference rooms, making it well-suited for corporate events, team offsites, and group meetings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Francis Marion Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The Francis Marion Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna.
Where is The Francis Marion Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Francis Marion Hotel is located at 387 King St, Charleston, SC 29403. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

  • Charleston SC Airport 9.4 mi

House rules

Check in4:00 PM
Check out12:00 PM

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