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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Charleston, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
or
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kelly
    United States of America United States of America
    Our room service was phenomenal and she even called after, to see if we enjoyed the breakfast! Michael, at the front door gave us many suggestions for lunch & dinner! Thank you for such an enjoyable stay!
  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location right on King Street. Beautiful, old historic building. Our room was spacious with comfortable beds.
  • Denise
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was excellent but best part was room service

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

Amenities of Francis Marion Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $20 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Concierge
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Francis Marion Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based on availability.

A crib, roll-away bed, and small refrigerator are provided upon request based on availability.

Please note that only one dog per room and only small pets up to 11 kg are allowed.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Francis Marion Hotel

  • Francis Marion Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar

  • Room options at Francis Marion Hotel include:

    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Francis Marion Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Charleston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Francis Marion Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Francis Marion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Francis Marion Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Francis Marion Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center