The Francis Marion Hotel
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About this property
The Francis Marion Hotel is a 4-star independent property located in Charleston, SC, positioned steps from Marion Square and College of Charleston. The hotel encompasses 235 guestrooms, including 30 suites, making it a substantial presence in the city's historic downtown district.
Each guestroom features a flat-screen television, pillowtop bed with premium bedding, and complimentary wireless internet access alongside cable programming. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.4 out of 5 stars, reflecting well-maintained accommodations and attentive housekeeping.
The Francis Marion Hotel offers one on-site restaurant and bar. The Swamp Fox Restaurant serves southern cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere with a full bar and lounge. Room service is available during limited hours, and full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for an additional fee.
Recreation and wellness amenities include a full-service spa offering massages and facials. The hotel provides complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property, concierge services for guest requests, and comprehensive wedding services for special events. Conference space totaling approximately 1,765 square meters accommodates business gatherings and meetings.
The Francis Marion Hotel's downtown location places guests within 0.2 miles of Charleston Music Hall and 0.4 miles of the Charleston Museum. The property sits near the College of Charleston, Upper King Design District, and the Charleston Gaillard Center. Charleston International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away by car. The hotel maintains a guest satisfaction rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 1,619 reviews.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and extends anytime thereafter; check-out is at 12:00 PM. Pets are not permitted at the property. The hotel offers valet parking (surcharge), wheelchair-accessible pathways and parking, and accessible amenities including assistive listening devices and Braille signage. A 24-hour front desk and professional property management staff assist guests throughout their stay.
Location & nearby attractions
Marion Square - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
College of Charleston - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
TD Arena - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Upper King Design District - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Charleston Music Hall - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Music Farm - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Charleston Museum - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Charleston Visitor Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Riviera Theater - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Charleston Gaillard Center - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Shops at Charleston Place - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Aiken-Rhett House Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Port of Charleston - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Gibbes Museum of Art - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
International African American Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
The preferred airport for The Francis Marion Hotel is Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 20.1 km / 12.5 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- In order to make sure all of our guests on this floor enjoy their stay
- we ask that you adhere to the policies below: • Only dogs are allowed • 1 dog per room • The dog cannot be left unattended at any time • $50 per night nonrefundable pet fee for dogs 30 lbs. or less • $100 per night nonrefundable pet fee for dogs 31 lbs. or more The dog owner must remove any dog that displays dangerous or unacceptable behavior. Hotel management reserves the right to remove any dog at our discretion
- should the above not be adhered to. Any noise complaints
- room damage or violation of these policies will result in additional fees to include cleaning
- damage restitution
- and reimbursement of revenue refunded to other guests.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 per person
- Valet parking fee: USD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
- Refrigerator fee: USD 10 per night
Know before you go
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Contactless check-out is available.