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Axel's lowest rate seen for The Francis Marion Hotel: $214 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

#5 of 9 hotels in Upper King & Marion Square by Axel's takeUpper King & Marion Square is #2 of 6 places to stay in Charleston

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The Francis Marion Hotel

3-star hotel · 387 King St, Charleston

Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Non-smoking rooms · Room service · Fridge

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a historic, full-service 4-star on King Street

8.3/10

A strong downtown base with gracious service, historic character and notably small bathrooms.

The Francis Marion is a historic, full-service 4-star overlooking Marion Square, and we'd choose it for exploring Charleston on foot rather than contemporary luxury. Its grand lobby gives it character, while Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise helpful staff, clean rooms and the walkable King Street location. Comfortable beds and the well-liked Swamp Fox restaurant round out a dependable downtown stay.

The main compromise is the old building's layout: bathrooms are frequently described as tiny, and some rooms show tired finishes rather than polished historic charm. Some guests also report noise, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. Parking and breakfast cost extra, and Expedia lists an additional charge for a refrigerator on request. We'd skip it if spacious bathrooms and uniformly modern rooms matter more than location and character.

Best for

  • first-time Charleston visitors exploring on foot
  • travelers who appreciate historic hotels
  • College of Charleston visitors

Watch out for

  • very small bathrooms in many rooms
  • dated finishes and occasional noise
  • paid parking and breakfast
Location
Across from Marion Square, with King Street dining, shopping and the College of Charleston close by.
Rooms
Comfortable beds and higher-floor views earn praise; bathroom space and room condition vary.
Cleanliness
Recent guest feedback is strongly positive overall, despite occasional reports of worn bathroom finishes.
Service
Friendly front-desk, bell and concierge teams are recurring strengths across guest reviews.
Amenities
Swamp Fox restaurant and bar, room service, a day spa, gym and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Fees and surprises
Valet or adjacent municipal parking costs extra; breakfast and requested refrigerators may also carry charges.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for The Francis Marion Hotel

  • Axel
    $1,060 /night

    $1,060 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Traditional · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $316 /night

    $316 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $1,059 /night

    $1,059 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $379 /night

    $379 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    ROOM, DOUBLE BED, HARBOUR VIEW · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $214 /night

    $214 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $233 /night

    $233 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $251 /night

    $251 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 30, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $217 /night

    $217 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $408 /night

    $408 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $398 /night

    $398 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 10 to Dec 14, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $278 /night

    $278 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable

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    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $252 /night

    $252 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable

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    Rate for Dec 19 to Jan 3, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $256 /night

    $256 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) · refundable

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    Rate for Dec 20 to Jan 3, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $239 /night

    $239 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds) · refundable

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    Rate for Dec 23 to Dec 29, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $254 /night

    $254 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds) · refundable

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    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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Axel's lowest rate seen for The Francis Marion Hotel: $214 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

#5 of 9 hotels in Upper King & Marion Square by Axel's take. Upper King & Marion Square is #2 of 6 places to stay in Charleston. The best hotels in Upper King & Marion Square, ranked · Where to stay in Charleston

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Axel's take: 8.3/10

A strong downtown base with gracious service, historic character and notably small bathrooms. a historic, full-service 4-star on King Street, scored for what it is.

The Francis Marion is a historic, full-service 4-star overlooking Marion Square, and we'd choose it for exploring Charleston on foot rather than contemporary luxury. Its grand lobby gives it character, while Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise helpful staff, clean rooms and the walkable King Street location. Comfortable beds and the well-liked Swamp Fox restaurant round out a dependable downtown stay.

The main compromise is the old building's layout: bathrooms are frequently described as tiny, and some rooms show tired finishes rather than polished historic charm. Some guests also report noise, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. Parking and breakfast cost extra, and Expedia lists an additional charge for a refrigerator on request. We'd skip it if spacious bathrooms and uniformly modern rooms matter more than location and character.

  • Best for: first-time Charleston visitors exploring on foot; travelers who appreciate historic hotels; College of Charleston visitors

  • Watch out for: very small bathrooms in many rooms; dated finishes and occasional noise; paid parking and breakfast

  • Location: Across from Marion Square, with King Street dining, shopping and the College of Charleston close by.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds and higher-floor views earn praise; bathroom space and room condition vary.

  • Cleanliness: Recent guest feedback is strongly positive overall, despite occasional reports of worn bathroom finishes.

  • Service: Friendly front-desk, bell and concierge teams are recurring strengths across guest reviews.

  • Amenities: Swamp Fox restaurant and bar, room service, a day spa, gym and complimentary Wi-Fi.

  • Fees and surprises: Valet or adjacent municipal parking costs extra; breakfast and requested refrigerators may also carry charges.

Axel's opinion of The Francis Marion Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for The Francis Marion Hotel

Every stay Axel priced for The Francis Marion Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

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Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$1,060 a night · non-refundable · Traditionalnot seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$316 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$1,059 a night · non-refundable · Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$379 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, DOUBLE BED, HARBOUR VIEWnot seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$214 a night · non-refundable · Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$233 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 27 to Nov 30, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$251 a night · refundable · Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$217 a night · refundable · Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$408 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 10 to Dec 14, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$398 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$278 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 19 to Jan 3, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult$252 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 20 to Jan 3, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult$256 a night · refundable · Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 23 to Dec 29, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$239 a night · refundable · Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$254 a night · refundable · Traditional Quadruple room with view (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book

About The Francis Marion Hotel

  • 3-star hotel
  • 387 King St, Charleston
  • Amenities: Computer, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, Non-smoking rooms, Room service, Fridge
  • City page: Hotels in Charleston

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