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About this property
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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ralf
Luxembourg
“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
United States
“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...” - Michael
United Kingdom
“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...” - Daryl
United Kingdom
“Good sized room with 2 queen beds. Fab location for shopping eating and walking to the river. Comfortable, helpful staff. Would stay again. Easy parking next door. Super view of the river.” - Boudewijn
Netherlands
“Great location, big room and very friendly professional staff.” - Diana
Italy
“The location, live music (piano) in the lobby in the afternoon and at the restaurant in the evening, the attention to details..” - Paterson-morgan
United Kingdom
“The hotel was lovely,comfortable and deliciously old fashioned” - Dean
Ireland
“All the staff were very friendly and welcoming, I particularly found the valet staff to be amazing” - Simon
United Kingdom
“Excellent central Charleston location. Clean with friendly staff, especially those at the amazing breakfast. Best avocado toast I’ve ever had!” - Ricky
United Kingdom
“Great location. Hotel had lots of history but had been maintained to a high standard so looked as fresh as ever”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar
- CuisineAmerican • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.