Francis Marion Hotel
387 King Street, Historic District, Charleston, SC 29403, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 2111 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Nice hotel downtown. Old hotel refurbished , but very clean room

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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 1 km 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 centre is provided. A Starbucks Coffee® shop and full-service are on site as well. While staying at the Francis Marion, guests can enjoy regional specialities 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 1.3 km from the Francis Marion Hotel. This hotel also borders the King Street shopping district.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar

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See what guests loved the most:
- Marc
United States
“Nice hotel downtown. Old hotel refurbished , but very clean room” - Rania
Saudi Arabia
“Location was great, staff were so friendly and helpful.” - Scott
Australia
“I give this hotel a high rating mainly because of the best value healthy breakfast options I had during my entire trip across the US, the $20 buffet option had actual good fruit and good service. The room was fine and bed very good. The location...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar
- CuisineAmerican • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Facilities of Francis Marion HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
- Coffee house on site
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Concierge service
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Laundry
- Business centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Room service
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots 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 supplements may apply.
Francis Marion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 identification 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
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Francis Marion Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Charleston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, Francis Marion Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Francis Marion Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
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Francis Marion Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar
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Check-in at Francis Marion Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The prices at Francis Marion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Francis Marion Hotel include:
- Quadruple
- Suite
- Double