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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 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
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Melissa
    United States of America United States of America
    You absolutely cannot beat the location -- central to everything and yet not a noisy spot. The hotel is historic and beautiful, the staff was wonderful and accommodating, beds comfy, pillows fluffy, temperature control responsive, showers strong....
  • M
    United States of America United States of America
    Well appointed rooms, enjoyed the classic look of the hotel, convenient location for downtown Charleston, delicious breakfast in the restaurant.
  • Laura
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent staff, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Room was clean. Parking garage was so convenient.

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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Francis Marion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

  • 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.

  • Room options at Francis Marion Hotel include:

    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Double

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

    • Spa
    • Fitness center

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

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

  • Francis Marion Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar