Francis Marion Hotel

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387 King Street Charleston, SC 29403-6404

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Ratings

Northstar
3
AAA
3

Awards

After a multi-million dollar restoration in the late 90's, the Francis Marion was recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the fourteen national preservation success stories! We are a member of Historic Hotels of America and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our culinary team will take your event to the next level by creating wonderfully pallet pleasing creations that will WOW your guests and give them a true taste of fresh Southern cuisine. Our in house audio visual team with InSpire A/V was recognized with the company's national top service award.

Venue Highlights

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

AV capabilities

  • Onsite AV staff

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Spa or salon

Venue accessibility

  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Piano
  • Staging area

Distance from airport

  • 12 mi. from venue

Parking

  • Valet parking$40.00 / day
  • Street parking

Francis Marion Hotel Meeting Space

Total meeting space23,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms14
Largest room4,510 sq. ft.
Second largest room4,510 sq. ft.
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Floor plans

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms234
Single (1 bed)120
Double (2 beds)96
Suites18
Tax rate14%

Local Attractions

Rainbow Row

Historical landmark
1 mi. away
Rainbow Row represents the longest cluster of intact Georgian row houses in the United States. The earliest structures on this portion of East Bay Street, between Tradd and Elliott Street, were built in1680.
83 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401

Aiken-Rhett House Museum

Historical landmark
10 minutes away
The Aiken-Rhett House (c. 1820) is one of the best-preserved townhouse complexes in the nation.
48 Elizabeth Street
Charleston, SC 29403

Edmondston-Alston House

Historical landmark
1 mi. away
Constructed nearly 200 years ago, circa 1825, the Edmondston-Alston House presents a unique history of the people, both free and enslaved, who lived and labored on this property. Its collection of furniture, silver and decorative arts, largely original to those who owned the house, constitutes a rich, complex history of Charleston in the 19th century. Commanding a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor, the Edmondston-Alston House has witnessed many historic moments in the port city’s history. One of the oldest houses along the High Battery, it withstood the American Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886, and numerous hurricanes; it has survived to share a piece of Charleston history.
21 East Battery
Charleston, SC 29401

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Park
1 mi. away
Waterfront Park, located along Concord Street, was historically a long parcel of land that was the center of local maritime traffic travelling in and out of Charleston Harbor. Overlooking Charleston Harbor and Cooper Park on the eastern coast of the peninsula, this expansive waterfront green space is perfect for laidback strolls and picnics.
Vendue Range, Concord Street

Drayton Hall

Historical landmark
12 mi. away
Circa 1738, Drayton Hall is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America still open to the public.
3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414

Middleton Place

Historical landmark
16 mi. away
Middleton Place National Historic Landmark is home to America’s oldest and most important landscaped gardens. Began in 1741, the historic site today encompasses 110 acres including the Gardens, House Museum, Stableyards, and Eliza’s House. Together they tell the inclusive history of all who lived, worked, and died here. The stories of the Middleton family including two Founding Fathers and generations of enslaved people are interwoven throughout the property. Visitors have opportunities to experience those stories with both guided or self-guided tours.
4300 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414

White Point Garden (The Battery)

Historical landmark
1 mi. away
Discover historical Civil War monuments nestled among the greenery in these lush gardens on Charleston's south coast. Bonus: There's spectacular views of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor.
2 Murray Blvd
Charleston, SC 29401

International African American Museum

Museum
3 blocks away
The International African American Museum is a museum of African-American history in Charleston, South Carolina, on the site where Gadsden's Wharf, the disembarkation point of up to 40% of all American enslaved persons, once stood.
14 Wharfside Street
Charleston, SC 29401

More

Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar, cocktails and piano music in the Swamp Fox Bar and spa services at The Spa of Charleston. A full array of business services are available for conferences and meetings. Host an elegant wedding in one of our ballrooms or a business meeting in one of our conference rooms. The hotel features over 18,000 sq ft of meeting space hosting up to 400 for a seated dinner. The Francis Marion Hotel also provides all the traditional services one expects from a grand hotel: a doorman and bell service, concierge, valet parking, room service, wireless internet services, business center and a well equipped fitness center.

Seasonality

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High season
Sep 2 – Nov 20
Feb 16 – Jul 7
Shoulder season
Jan 1 – Feb 15
Low season
Nov 21 – Dec 31
Jul 8 – Sep 1

Cancellation Policy

Group individual reservations must cancel one week prior to arrival. Cancellation on entire group is addressed in contract.

Additional Information

Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston has been at the heart of the city's social, business, and community life since opening in 1924. Generations of Charlestonians have marked the important milestones in their lives in our historic ballrooms. Whether you are planning a wedding reception, fundraiser, awards banquet, or a gala ball, the Francis Marion Hotel ballrooms, with their 24-foot ceilings and antique crystal chandeliers, will create an elegant backdrop for your next event. In addition to our grand ballrooms, the Francis Marion offers six conference rooms for any of your smaller meeting needs. Our meeting rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet connections and the latest audio-visual equipment provided by InSpire AV, our onsite audio-visual company.