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About this property

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 9.5 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.


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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leslie
    United States United States
    The location was wonderful. We could walk to the historic downtown very easily. The hotel was clean and the staff were helpful and courteous. We also used the valet services multiple times as we ventured out into the surrounding area. They were...
  • Shealy
    United States United States
    Classic Charleston feel, beautiful decor, and finishes to the lobby, common areas.
  • Santana
    United States United States
    The property is a great location for walking to many stores and restaurants. The staff were all very friendly.
  • Peter
    United States United States
    A grand old elegant hotel, rooms small but that is common for these older hotels, location was perfect for walking old Charleston. Really nice workout room. The Swamp Fox Resturant was excellent for dinner.
  • Dana
    United States United States
    This property was incredibly impressive and the grandeur and elegance of its day was very evident.
  • Mckeown
    United States United States
    One of the few great , grand hotels . Food was excellent.
  • Kradel
    United States United States
    Convenience. Friendly staff Overall architecture of the building
  • Christopher
    United States United States
    The hotel is beautiful and close to everything! The staff was so accommodating and helpful! The champagne and cheese social hour was top notch!
  • Dtgm
    United States United States
    This is Charleston's grand hotel and it is pure elegance located in the middle of historic Charleston. The room was spacious and quiet. The bed was VERY comfortable. We enjoyed both room service as well as their restaurant.
  • Cindy
    United States United States
    Beautiful building. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

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
Cancellation 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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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.

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