Francis Marion Hotel
387 King Street
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Why people book this hotel
“The location, king street, you can walk everywhere”
“Location was ok”
“The staff were lovely and very helpful”
“Very friendly and professional staff”
“A very spacious room, with lovely views over the park”
“First of all, they ignored my emails that I had sent prior to staying there, whi…”
“Exceptional breakfast”
“Decent restaurant on site for breakfast and dinner”
“A good breakfast selection and the prices in the bar and restaurant were very re…”
“Offer transport to airport at a reasonable rate considering the distance from to…”
“Super comfy bed, really good wi-fi”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Clive
couple
June 10, 2026
“Ideal location for exploring the historic downtown and battery area.”
A very spacious room, with lovely views over the park. We had a corner room, so we had windows on two sides, which made the room very bright. Super comfy bed, really good wi-fi. A good breakfast selection and the prices in the bar and restaurant were very reasonable. The staff were lovely and very helpful. Car parking was in a garage that was only 50 yards along the road.
Maria Isabel
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
“Perfect spot if you want to walk the city of Charleston”
The location, king street, you can walk everywhere
Robert
couple
May 26, 2026
“Not value for money for a one night stay. Too expensive”
Location was ok.
Ezequiel Nicolas
couple
March 8, 2026
“Disappointing overnight stay”
We were quite disappointed with our stay at the Francis Marion. First of all, they ignored my emails that I had sent prior to staying there, which I think was rude, they then gave us the room with the smallest bathroom, which was difficult to manoeuvre, especially for my pregnant girlfriend. The room itself was nice and a good size, however the bathroom, in addition to being small was also in need to a serious upgrade - the toilet had stains in the bowl and the bath also looked like it needed to be replaced due to wear and tear. Am mentioning these points because this hotel was definitely on the pricier side, so I would have expected a more modern/ less run down looking bathroom for the money I paid. In contrast however, the location was fantastic, it was very close to a lot of the sites which was really convenient when not wanting to drive everywhere.
david
couple
February 22, 2026
“Great location, great staff. Parking is either difficult or expensive.”
Location is great for visits to historic centre of Charleston
linda
extended_group
February 1, 2026
“Great location but bathroom needs updating”
Location
Nick
couple
January 31, 2026
“Perfectly located for exploring the many things Charleston has to offer.”
Very friendly and professional staff. Exceptional breakfast
Fraser
family_with_children
December 30, 2025
“Fantastic property and stay”
What a beautiful hotel . We arrived for a one night stay and were pleasantly surprised with the Bridge view suite overlooking Charleston. It was our son’s birthday and he felt like a king ! The staff throughout the hotel were fantastic and the reception list even gave me a printed list of gluten free restaurants in the area to try.
Cammaert
family_with_children
December 10, 2025
The location was great
Frederik
family_with_children
November 26, 2025
Gorgeous view! Excellent location. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Helena
family_with_children
November 9, 2025
Very fancy hotel with good location
NEIL
extended_group
October 30, 2025
“Excellent hotel”
Carole
couple
October 16, 2025
“A lovely hotel in an excellent location”
The location was excellent
Kareno38
couple
September 18, 2025
“10/10 For Location, Shame The Rest Didn’t Live Up To That.”
Location of the hotel was great. Mattress and pillows were really comfortable. Lovely old building, impressive reception area.
Rebecca
family_with_children
June 24, 2025
“Wonderful would highly recommend”
Fantastic stay… all the staff so friendly and helpful. Lovely hotel in a perfect spot for everything
Helen
couple
June 2, 2025
Hotel in a fabulous location in the heart of the historic district within easy walk of shops and restaurants and bordering the main park.
Ralf
family_with_children
June 2, 2025
Great old style hotel located in the City center. Room is a bit old fashioned but still practical and comfortable. Staff is very helpful and friendly.
Prudence
family_with_children
June 1, 2025
“Beautiful hotel in great walkable location.”
This hotel is well located. We had a 1 bedroom suite which was huge with lovely views over the park and of the bell tower. Sofa bed was comfortable for the kids. The bathroom is small but functional, we had no problem with it. The park had markets on one morning and we could walk to all the main sights/tours we wanted to do eg. Rainbow row, foreshore, carriage rides, walking tour etc.
Michael
couple
May 31, 2025
“Recommended for a stay in Charleston”
An excellent hotel in the heart of the city and handy for the city’s free buses with a stop across the street. Staff were very helpful and polite. Decent restaurant on site for breakfast and dinner. Offer transport to airport at a reasonable rate considering the distance from town. Don’t be fooled by entrance to hotel as the splendid lobby is on the first floor. Would recommend this hotel for a stay in Charleston.
Olivia
couple
April 24, 2025
“Lovely hotel in great location”
Location was great, our room was big and comfortable with incredible views, loved the turn down service and overall vibe of the hotel
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Spa and wellness centre
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Parking garage, Parking
Services
Concierge service, Fax/photocopying, Valet parking, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Deluxe Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room with Sea View
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
The unit offers 2 beds.
Queen Room with Sea View
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
This spacious room features a seating area, flat-screen cable TV, and an en suite with marble and granite accents. A desk and small seating area are also provided. Views of historic Charleston harbor are provided.
Deluxe Room
This spacious room features a seating area, flat-screen cable TV, and an en suite with marble and granite accents.A desk and small seating area are also provided.
King Room with Sea View
This spacious room features a seating area, flat-screen cable TV, and an en suite with marble and granite accents. A desk and small seating area are also provided. Views of historic Charleston harbor are provided.
Traditional Room
An en suite with marble and granite accents, flat-screen cable TV, and ironing facilities are included in this air-conditioned room. A desk and small seating area are also provided.
Suite
This corner suite features a European-style master bedroom, separate seating area, and a sofa bed. A view of Charleston rooftops and an en suite also with marble and granite accents are also included.
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