




Traditional Room, Harbor View
- 248 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen bed or 2 Double Beds
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Step into this Traditional Room at The Francis Marion Hotel, a 250 sq. ft. retreat in the heart of downtown Charleston with views that place you steps from the city’s historic streets. Designed for practical comfort, the space is climate-controlled with heating and air conditioning and features premium bedding atop a pillowtop mattress to ensure a restful stay.
The room sleeps up to 4 guests and includes one King Bed plus a Queen Sofa Bed, arranged to balance living and sleeping space. The private bathroom offers a shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels that can be changed on request. Accessibility is built in, with wheelchair-accessible room options and an accessible travel path noted by the hotel; rollaway and extra beds are not available, and cribs are not provided.
Enjoy in-room conveniences such as a flat-screen TV with cable and premium channels, complimentary Wi‑Fi, a desk, iron and ironing board, a laptop-compatible safe, phone, recycling station, and a coffee/tea maker with free bottled water; a refrigerator is available on request. Limited-hours room service is offered, and the hotel’s 24-hour front desk can assist with spa and dining reservations. Book this Traditional Room with Sofa Bed for a central, comfortable base while exploring Charleston from The Francis Marion Hotel.

















The Francis Marion Hotel is marketed as family-friendly, and this room gives a king bed plus a queen sofa bed for up to four. At 250 sq. ft. it is a practical, compact base, best for guests who plan to spend their days out in Charleston. It has a desk, iron and ironing board, and a laptop-compatible safe.
The private bathroom has a shower/bathtub combination, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Towels are changed on request.
There is a coffee/tea maker and free bottled water, and a refrigerator can be provided on request. The room also has a flat-screen TV with cable and premium channels, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, and room service during limited hours.
The hotel is at 387 King Street, directly across from Marion Square, at the corner of King and Calhoun Streets. The College of Charleston is about 0.1 mile away, the Charleston Museum about 0.3 mile, and Charleston City Market about 0.6 mile. Rainbow Row and The Battery are about 1.4 miles on foot. CARTA's free DASH trolley also serves downtown.
There is no on-site pool or hot tub. The fitness center is open 24/7 to all guests, with two Peloton bikes, treadmills, ellipticals and dumbbells up to 50 pounds. A wellness center about two miles away sells adult day passes for $20. The on-site Spa of Charleston is open daily, and reservations are required for treatments.
Breakfast is not automatically included and is charged separately. The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar is on the ground floor overlooking Marion Square Park and serves Southern Lowcountry dishes such as shrimp and grits. It serves breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 AM and lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily. On Sunday and Monday there is no dinner or room service, and dinner is served Tuesday to Saturday. There is also a Starbucks on site, and live piano plays in the lounge Tuesday to Sunday evenings.
Valet parking is $40 plus tax per night with unlimited in and out, for vehicles up to 7 feet high. Self-parking is in the adjacent city garage at $1.00 per 20 minutes, with a $24.00 daily maximum. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is at noon. Luggage storage is complimentary before check-in. Bring a photo ID and credit card. The 24-hour front desk can help with early arrivals.
The hotel is about 12 miles from Charleston International Airport (CHS), typically a 20 to 25 minute drive. A taxi takes about 15 minutes and costs roughly $55 to $70. The budget option is CARTA bus Line 11, about $2, which takes close to an hour.
The hotel became pet friendly in June 2025. Dogs are welcome at one per room, at $50 a night under 30 pounds and $100 a night at 30 pounds or over. Pet-friendly rooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors, so call ahead if you are arriving the same day. The hotel is smoke-free.
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