Built in 1924 as the Grande Dame of the Carolinas and named for Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, the restored Francis Marion Hotel remains one of Charleston’s premier hotels. Rising 12 stories above South Carolina's Historic District, this downtown Charleston hotel offers spectacular views of historic Charleston’s church steeples, its antebellum mansions, and its famous harbor. And located downtown on Marion Square, the hotel is within walking distance of the magnificent gardens, house museums, antique shops, boutiques, award-winning restaurants, and nightlife that make Charleston a world-renowned destination.

Francis Marion Hotel has been named to these Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Lists

The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Unique Culinary Heritage and Culinary Traditions
The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Unique Culinary Heritage and Culinary Traditions
The 2021 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal