Francis Marion Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (2141 reviews)
387 King Street , Charleston , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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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Some rooms had issues such as small bathrooms and outdated furnishings.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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 2141 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
K
Kim • couple • us
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Hotel was charming, staff wonderful, location was great.

Cons:

Plumbing could be a hassle

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
B
Best • couple • us
9
Great location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Construction next door started at 7 a.m. every morning.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Staff was friendly. Starbucks was convienient. Lobby was comfortable.

Cons:

Bathroom was entirely too small. Not what you would expect from this hotel. Paid extra for a sea view. It was way in the distance over the city traffic. Valet parking at $40.00 a day too expensive.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
R
Ricardo Alves • couple • pt
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ofra • family_with_children • il
8
Pros:

המיקום מצוין. מלון נקי חדר מעולה המקלחת קצת קטנה. שירות טוב .לקח הרבה זמן לקבל את הרכב שהיה בחניון של המלון valet parking.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
J
Julius • couple • us
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Shape82 • extended_group • gb
10
Wonderful hotel, great location
Pros:

Wonderful hotel, the lobby is impressive, the check in and out process was seamless and all staff very friendly. The sea view room on the 11th room was perfect for the morning sunrises. The complimentary coffee, cookies and cheese were a welcome addition.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
M
Manolis • couple • gr
8
Cons:

On Booking, it says parking is $20 a day, but the hotel charged me €40 a day. I asked them about the price and pretended they didn't know anything about it.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
D
Dave • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
M
Matthew • couple • us
8
Francis Marion was a classic stay with classic challenges!
Pros:

Location was excellent!

Cons:

Rooms were humid, and bathrooms were way too tiny!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
9
Very nice and comfortable stay
Pros:

Location was great. Staff was very helpful. Comfortable bed and large space.

Cons:

Not perfectly clean. Dust on lights, clock etc.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • gb
10
A lovely, elegant hotel in the historic district. We loved it.
Pros:

Its location is a big draw, the hotel itself oozes a bygone era of elegance. We ate in Swamp Fox restaurant for breakfast and dinner, it was lovely.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
T
Tracy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
A
Anne-Marie • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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STUCKEY • couple • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
G
Graham • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • extended_group • us
7
Beautiful older hotel
Pros:

Good location, nice hotel but cleanliness was lacking, bathroom had black mold!

Cons:

Cleanliness

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
J
Jesse • family_with_children • us
4
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
R
Repetto • family_with_children • it
8
Storico weekend a Charleston
Pros:

Molto comodo per il bellissimo centro e le vie dei locali e ristoranti. Ottimo ristorante anche per la colazione. Buffet molto completo. Arredi delle zone comuni molto eleganti, nelle camere da migliorare , soprattutto i bagni risultano datati

Cons:

I bagni devono essere ristrutturati e le camere possono essere migliorate.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee