FRANCIS MARION HOTEL, Charleston – Your ideal downtown stay

The Francis Marion Hotel, opened in 1924, is a historic property named after Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion. Located in downtown Charleston, it is adjacent to Marion Square and within walking distance of gardens, museums, and local boutiques. The hotel features The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar, serving classic Southern cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. Amenities include a fitness center, business center, valet parking, and 19,000 square feet of meeting space. The property has a recycling program and donates retired linens to local charities.

Farmers Market Dinner featuring local produce and meats

Jazz piano music in The Swamp Fox Bar

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

Six levels of adjacent garage parking

Special Francis Marion backpack for children with activities and maps

Onsite Starbucks(TM) and Spa Adagio

Towel and sheet conservation program with optional daily changes

The hotel offers 235 guestrooms and suites with modern amenities while preserving historic architecture. Traditional Rooms include one queen or two double beds with pillow-top mattresses, marble and granite bathrooms, and work desks. Deluxe Rooms add sitting areas and small refrigerators, with higher floors offering harbor views. Francis Marion Suites feature separate living rooms with pullout sofas and tables for four. Harbor View Suites on the penthouse level include two bathrooms and efficiency kitchens. ADA-accessible rooms have roll-in showers, lowered fixtures, and strobe light fire alarms.

Flat HD cable TVs and Bluetooth alarm clocks

Coffee makers and non-smoking rooms

Heavenly pillow-top mattresses with triple sheeting

Wheelchair-accessible rooms available

Vanity and desk sitting areas in all rooms

Small refrigerators in Deluxe Rooms and suites

Separate living areas in suites with pullout sofas