Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

387 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29403

The Francis Marion Hotel, a 4-star landmark established in 1924 in Downtown Charleston, rises 12 stories above the Historic District with restored 1920s architecture and modern amenities. Adjacent to Marion Square, the hotel features three grand ballrooms, Spa Adagio, and the Swamp Fox Restaurant showcasing local farm-fresh ingredients.

Luxurious Harbor View Accommodations

The Francis Marion Hotel offers 234 rooms with marble and granite bathrooms, featuring heavenly pillow-top mattresses and triple sheeting. Harbor View Suites provide panoramic views of historic Charleston, while the Francis Marion Suite includes a separate living room with pullout sofa and efficiency kitchen.

Southern Farm-Fresh Dining

The Swamp Fox Restaurant serves classic Southern cuisine using local farm-fresh ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Parkview Room accommodates private dining for up to 30 guests, while the adjacent bar offers cocktails with live jazz piano Thursday through Saturday.

Modern Business Facilities

The hotel features 19000 square feet of meeting space equipped with high-speed internet and modern audio-visual equipment. On-site amenities include Spa Adagio, a fitness center, Starbucks, and a business center.

Prime Historic District Location

Located in Downtown Charleston's Historic District, the hotel stands adjacent to Marion Square and within walking distance to antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Six levels of garage parking provide easy access to city attractions.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Room

Max:

3 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Double Room Sea View

Max:

4 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

City view

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Air conditioning

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King Room Sea View

Max:

4 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Charleston 1.1 km

Airports

Charleston International (CHS) 20.0 km

Hilton Head (HHH) 164.6 km

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Comfortable Stay!

“Our room was impressively clean and well-designed, featuring a cozy bed that made us feel right at home.” view full review

Delicious Meals!

“We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experiences, especially our meals at the Swamp Fox restaurant, which exceeded our expectations.” view full review

Smart TV Convenience

“The Smart TV in our room was a fantastic feature, allowing us to easily stream our favorite shows directly from our devices.” view full review

Efficient Parking

“The valet service made the parking experience seamless, making our arrival and departure stress-free and efficient.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Lift
Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Spa & wellness centre

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

387 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29403

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387 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29403

City landmarks

Market

Charleston City Market

1.1 km

48 Elizabeth St

Aiken-Rhett House

870 m

Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

1.0 km

Market

Historic Charleston City Market

950 m

Museum

Old Slave Mart Museum

1.5 km

51 Meeting St

Nathaniel Russell House

1.6 km

Square

Rainbow Row

1.8 km

Concord Street

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

1.2 km

Museum

Confederate Museum

850 m

Morris Island

Morris Island Lighthouse

890 m

Church

Saint Philip Protestant Episcopal Church

1.0 km

Museum

The Calhoun Mansion

1.9 km

Park

White Point Garden

2.1 km

Synagogue

Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim

640 m

Museum

Patriots Point

2.9 km

74 N Market St

One Of A Kind

1.1 km

Park

Washington Square

1.3 km

Museum

Edmondston-Alston House

2.1 km

Fountain

Pineapple Fountain

1.7 km

Museum

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

1.7 km

Nearby

Park

Marion Square

110 m

Museum

The Charleston Museum

550 m

Museum

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry

450 m

University

College of Charleston

440 m

342 Meeting St

Wragg Square

470 m

Church

St. Matthew's German Evangelical Lutheran Church

110 m

Church

Bethel Methodist Church

510 m

Gallery

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

130 m

Museum

Joseph Manigault House

480 m

Church

Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church

350 m

Restaurants

Swamp Fox Restaurant

10 m

387 King St

Starbucks

70 m

168 Calhoun St

Spring Roll Asian Cuisine

70 m

375 King St

Carolina Ale House

120 m

145 Calhoun St Suite 200

La Hacienda Grill

140 m

354 King St

Pink Bellies

200 m

595 King St Suite 1

Mama Kim's

150 m

349 King St

Mynt

190 m

135 Calhoun Street

La Patisserie

560 m

404 King St Hotel Bennett

Coast Bar and Grill

550 m

39 John St Suite D

Co Banh Mi Noodles Bar

180 m

340 King St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.5

Location

10.0

Service

9.0

Dining

6.0

4/5 based on 4093 reviews

#36 of 80 hotels in Charleston based on Tripadvisor

John

United States, December 2024

7.2/10

The hotel has a wonderful historic charm and a fantastic location, right in the heart of everything. The service was exceptional, especially with staff like Old Mike who were incredibly accommodating. However, the rooms were quite small and had some wear and tear, and the dining could use improvement in quality and variety.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were unusually small and had chipped, mismatched furniture. They were part of a historic building, which added character, but might not be for everyone.

Service

9.0

The service was great, especially Old Mike who was very friendly and took care of our needs during our stay. I felt well taken care of.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, allowing us to walk everywhere. It really was the key to making the most of our trip.

Dining

5.0

Unfortunately, the dining experience ranged from good to disappointing. Some dishes were well presented, but others fell short, like the burnt tastings.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities included room service and laundry, but the dining options left me wanting more.

Georgia

United Kingdom, August 2024

8.4/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel with its beautiful, spacious rooms that felt like a little slice of Charleston charm. The location couldn't be better for exploring downtown, and the staff went out of their way to help. However, the dining left something to be desired and could use some improvement. Overall, I’d say it was a solid experience, but not perfect in every way.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were huge and had a king-size bed, making it really comfortable and spacious.

Service

9.0

The staff was so nice and very helpful, which made our stay even better.

Location

10.0

The location is excellent for exploring downtown on foot; you really don’t need a car.

Dining

7.0

The meals we had were delicious and reasonably priced, but there were times it felt a bit standard.