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In a wonderful location to walking everywhere, beautiful rooms and the best staff!

Great location and lots of charm!

We had a wonderful stay here, and the whole place was beautiful and had so much character. My only complaint is that on our first day, one of the elevators was not working, so we had a very long wait several times that day.

Price wise. Perfect location!

The bathrooms are VERY tiny. The large walk-in closet is a bonus. The bed area is a very nice size.

The hotel is in a great location and has great staff. Check-in was quick and pleasant. The room was clean and large. Elevators are quick and numerous. It is an older hotel and the rooms are probably in need of a re-fresh. The parking garage would, in a perfect world, connect to the hotel instead of requiring you to exit hotel and enter the garage via a grim stairwell that, without an elevator, necessitates that you schlep your bags up five floors…...All in all, however, a perfectly pleasant stay and I would likely stay there again.

We have stayed at The Francis Marion before and had a wonderful experience. Unfortunately, we didn't have a the best experience this time around. Our room quality was far below our last stay...it was a corner room, one bed instead of 2, with the smallest, strangest shaped bathroom...the shower floor made a squishy sound when you walked on it, there wasn't a counter, so you had to put your toiletries on the toilet seat and the sink was oddly low. Honestly, if my husband was traveling with me I don't think he would have fit comfortably in there. We did ask to change rooms, but they were not accommodating. We weren't the only ones with complaints that stay...a couple in the elevator complained about their room to us before we mentioned our situation. I wish we had a better experience like we did the first time.

Very friendly staff. Lovely suite with 2 baths and 2 closets! Easy to walk to many restaurants and other attractions.

Friendly staff and a great location.

We used Orbitz because the prices of flights were high and getting the room included here was the most reasonable option. All around great experience from flights to room we couldn’t have asked for a better time.

The property was right in the middle of King street. Very walkable to shopping and restaurants. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom is VERY small which could be a problem if you are a larger person.

Older property that is under some cosmetic renovations. Clean, convenient to everything the city has to offer at a great price point. Intend to return.

Perfect location! Staff seemed consistently unhappy but not unfriendly. Toilet wouldn’t flush and kept backing up.

Old carpet in rooms and very small bathrooms.

Great hotel would definitely stay again. Our 2 queen bed room had two bathrooms!

King St Charleston SC

Hotel highlights

  • Close to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston City Market
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Spa

Located in Charleston Historic District, The Francis Marion Hotel is next to popular attractions like Marion Square and College of Charleston. This 235-room, 4-star hotel has a full-service spa along with free in-room WiFi and a gym.


Dining

This hotel is home to a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/cafe. Start each morning with full breakfast, available for a fee from 7 AM to 11 AM.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Change of towels is available on request.


Property features

Guests staying at The Francis Marion Hotel enjoy access to a full-service spa, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for USD 28 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a business center.

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 4

Standard Room (Run of House)

2 Double Beds | 1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

1 King Bed | Sleeps 4

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for The Francis Marion Hotel

Everyone (21) Couples (10) Family (35)
5
Everyone

By on Sep 9, 2023

5
Family with small children

In a wonderful location to walking everywhere, beautiful rooms and the best staff!

By on Jul 24, 2023

5
Family

Great location and lots of charm!

By , from Concord on Jul 10, 2023

5
Partner Couples

We had a wonderful stay here, and the whole place was beautiful and had so much character. My only complaint is that on our first day, one of the elevators was not working, so we had a very long wait several times that day.

By on Jun 9, 2023

5
Everyone

Price wise. Perfect location!

By on Jun 4, 2023

5
Everyone

By on Jun 4, 2023

5
Family

The bathrooms are VERY tiny. The large walk-in closet is a bonus. The bed area is a very nice size.

By on Apr 17, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 19, 2023

Dear John,Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your visit to Francis Marion Hotel. It is great to see that you liked our comfortable, spacious beds and we trust you had a good night's sleep. Please come back and see us again when you are next in the area. Sincerely,Francis Marion Management

5
Friends

The hotel is in a great location and has great staff. Check-in was quick and pleasant. The room was clean and large. Elevators are quick and numerous. It is an older hotel and the rooms are probably in need of a re-fresh. The parking garage would, in a perfect world, connect to the hotel instead of requiring you to exit hotel and enter the garage via a grim stairwell that, without an elevator, necessitates that you schlep your bags up five floors…...All in all, however, a perfectly pleasant stay and I would likely stay there again.

By on Mar 31, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 1, 2023

Dear Sam,We are delighted that you were able to spend some time with us! It's wonderful to know that our excellent location suited your travel needs and that our hospitable team left a good impression on you. Receiving recognition for our spacious suites and high standards of cleanliness is always appreciated, as well! Thank you for your kind review, and we hope you will allow us the opportunity to welcome you back for another incredible stay soon.

3
Family

We have stayed at The Francis Marion before and had a wonderful experience. Unfortunately, we didn't have a the best experience this time around. Our room quality was far below our last stay...it was a corner room, one bed instead of 2, with the smallest, strangest shaped bathroom...the shower floor made a squishy sound when you walked on it, there wasn't a counter, so you had to put your toiletries on the toilet seat and the sink was oddly low. Honestly, if my husband was traveling with me I don't think he would have fit comfortably in there. We did ask to change rooms, but they were not accommodating. We weren't the only ones with complaints that stay...a couple in the elevator complained about their room to us before we mentioned our situation. I wish we had a better experience like we did the first time.

By on Mar 7, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 9, 2023

All comments are welcome, and we value your constructive input. While we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your previous visit, we are sorry that you were not pleased on this occasion. We will take your concerns into consideration, and we would love to have the opportunity to host you in a larger room in the future. Thank you, and we wish you happier travels ahead! Sincerely,Francis Marion Management

5
Partner Couples

Very friendly staff. Lovely suite with 2 baths and 2 closets! Easy to walk to many restaurants and other attractions.

By on Jan 31, 2023

Review comment responded on Feb 1, 2023

Dear Jill,Hosting you was an honor and a pleasure! Thank you for highlighting our top-notch accommodations, friendly staff, and prime location. Our guests are sure to have a five-star stay here at Francis Marion Hotel, and we are delighted to have hit the mark during your time with us. Safe travels, and come back and see us again!Sincerely,Francis Marion Management

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