Francis Marion Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1956 reviews)
387 King Street , Charleston , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Historic charm
Cons:
Small bathroom
High price for room condition

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Clean and well-maintained, though some guests mentioned room condition issues.
Service
9.18
Staff were very friendly and accommodating across multiple reviews.
Location
9.22
Great location, ideal for exploring downtown Charleston.
Room Quality
7.67
Some rooms had issues such as small bathrooms and outdated furnishings.
Amenities
8.2
Locations include a Starbucks, and hotel facilities are appreciated.
Value for Money
8.16
Good value considering location and historic charm, though some felt it was overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Dining experience rated highly, especially room service options.
Overall Experience
8.68
A delightful hotel experience with historic charm, marred slightly by some room condition issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 22:16

Property Description

Historic Hotel with Southern Charm

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in a full-service spa and relish classic Southern cuisine at our on-site restaurant. Each room boasts a flat-screen TV, custom-made vanity, and a coffee maker for your convenience.

Fitness and Dining Options
Stay fit at our fully equipped fitness centre and treat yourself to Starbucks Coffee® on-site. Savor regional specialties at the Swamp Fox Restaurant or enjoy live jazz and cocktails at the Swamp Fox Bar.

Prime Location
Located in the heart of Charleston, near the French Quarter and King Street shopping district, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring. The College of Charleston, Gibbes Museum of Art, and Charleston Museum are all a stone's throw away.

Experience the allure of Charleston at the Francis Marion Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CHS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 20 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1956 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Jordan solo_traveller us
6
Beautiful historic hotel but not the more relaxing experience
Pros:

Location to shops and restaurants was convenient. Very pretty lobby and historic feel.

Cons:

King Street is extremely noisy and cars will try to race down the main street in front of the hotel. So if you're staying on the ocean view side, it can get extremely loud throughout the night.

The room was a really good size, but the bathroom was literally the size of a closet. We also had issues with the bathroom floor being dirty when we arrived. The front desk was super helpful at getting someone up right away, however the staff cleaning the restroom was not the nicest to speak with.

Our phone was also broken and we were told to use this in order to call valet. Again the front desk was super helpful, however we were told by maintenance that the phone wouldn't be fixed that day. We were never given a time frame on when it would be fixed and was broken our entire stay.

Also, a large convention had rented out a portion of the hotel which led to backed up elevators and certain times during the day and a lot of traffic in the lobby. I wish we would have been told at check in about this so we knew what to expect with the elevators.

Overall the hotel is pretty, but not worth the price for us due to the noisy location, little communication on when our phone would be fixed. Just overall not a very relaxing experience.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
E
ERIC couple fr
7
Pros:

Emplacement idéal dans Charleston

Cons:

La salle de bain est trop petite.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
R
REH couple us
5
Pros:

Smallest bathroom ever

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
K
Kristi extended_group us
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
C
Cristina solo_traveller us
9
We would return.
Pros:

The facility was clean and comfortable. The Lobby is a historic landmark. Our suite cleaner was exceptional (Olinda).Above all, the location cannot be better: close to shopping, shuttles, restaurants and easily within reach to Charleston sites.

Cons:

Bathrooms a bit cramped in the room- but everything worked and it was clean.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
A
Aleksander family_with_children be
8
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Allison family_with_children us
10
Perfect Charleston visit! Will be back.
Pros:

We were upgraded and had the most fabulous stay. Staff was so friendly. Cookies at night. Perfect location.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
K
Kathleen couple us
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
M
Morante couple us
10
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Julie couple us
10
Awesome
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

All good

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
L
lesliew922 NONE
10
Superior Location for Cooper Bridge Run
Pros:

Superb location not only for the race but short walks to everything you need. Very short walks to great food, cute coffee shops, and shopping. BOOK IT!

2026-04-01 via Tripadvisor
D
denisepX9171QR NONE Chicago, Illinois
10
Classic Charleston Hotel
Pros:

Older hotel but well maintained and very clean. Lovely, larger rooms with very comfortable beds. Friendly and helpful staff. Walkable to everything .

2026-04-01 via Tripadvisor
J
janetbF2766KH Family
10
Will always stay here when visiting
Pros:

Fabulous stay at The Francis Marion hotel, exceeded our expectations which are very high. Loved they sent a text day of arrival asking about time we expected to arrive, in case we needed early check in. They had our room ready shortly after we arrived (two hours early) then sent a text letting us know the room was ready. While we waited, we had great late lunch at Swamp Fox which also didn't disappoint. Our room was very clean, bed comfortable!

2026-03-30 via Tripadvisor
T
Terri couple us
9
Excellent staff and hotel was a good value.
Pros:

Well maintained and beautiful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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terriboomstra NONE Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
6
Great location
Pros:

Great location. Walkable to every place we wanted to go
Nice lobby
The room was clean, but very old and tired. Definitely needs an update. Had a drink in the bar. Not a great experience

2026-03-26 via Tripadvisor
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T7652FJrichardw NONE
10
We had an A+ Visit
Pros:

For my wife and me, this was an A+ visit in every respect. The facility itself is amazing. Every team member we encountered delivered excellent service and conveyed a genuine spirit of hospitality. This facility is staffed by true professionals.

In addition, the location is central to the city, close to all Dash bus stops, and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and local attractions are within a reasonable walking distance.

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
4
454carynd NONE Old Lyme, Mystic Country, Connecticut
2
Go elsewhere!
Pros:

This hotel really misses the mark and for the price it shouldn’t have. What I am about to say has all been said before in these reviews but I will say it again, your money could be better spent elsewhere. (I notice the GM responds practically with the same apology to the reviewers but does not seem address any of the issues and complaints directly. That tells you something as well.)

The hotel has all the trappings of old world elegance but only the lobby is befitting of that honor. The rooms are tired and lack charm. The hallways and elevator are dirty.

The bathroom is VERY tiny. The toilet never properly flushed. Way too much water that spilled out when flushed which always had to be done twice. All the plumbing is on the outside instead of inside the wall so when you sat, the protruding handle with all its unsanitary possibilities, touched your body. It looked like the type of toilet you’d see in a school or industrial setting. Not what you would expect from a hotel like this where the rooms cost what they do. The paint in the bathroom was peeling. The towel rack was directly above the toilet so when you dried your hands the seat would get wet. We hung the towels over the shower instead.

The staff seemed disinterested in going the extra mile. I asked for a corkscrew four times, and was told by the staff it would be brought to the room. After waiting over an hour I asked the front desk again and was told to try the restaurant. Again, for the price and caliber this hotel professes to be, it seriously missed the mark. Don’t waste your money. There are plenty of other more unkept, professional and relaxing establishments in the city.

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
M
M5253PPpatrickk Business
10
Great Older Hotel
Pros:

Great older hotel centrally located to historic Charleston, directly in the middle of upper and lower King Street. Everything is in walkable distance from the hotel. Bathrooms in the room are small due to the age of the hotel.

2026-03-20 via Tripadvisor
H
heidisN4497XK Business
10
Delightful
Pros:

Everything was lovely. Classic and timeless ambience. Location and staff throughout the stay were fantastic and the lobby seating areas were such a nice option to work and mingle.

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
T
Tour591450 Business
10
A taste of Charleston in March
Pros:

Great location next to restaurants and entertaining places, clean, great atmosphere. My room had two full beds, was spacious, nicely decorated and had a view to the park. Fourth floor, no noise.

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor