Located in the Charleston Historic District, designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark. The hotel is on the corner of King and Calhoun Streets, just steps from prime shopping, the arts and antique district, the City Market, Charleston Museum, and the South Carolina Aquarium. Charleston Int’l Airport: 10 miles, 15 minutes.

Driving Directions

From Charleston International Airport: Exit airport on International Drive and Follow signs for I-526 to Mt. Pleasant. From I-526 follow signs for I-26 East to Charleston.

From I-26 headed east: Follow I-26 all the way into downtown Charleston. I-26 ends and will merge with Highway 17 South. Look for the sign for the King Street Exit in the far right lane. Continue in the right lane and follow signs to King Street. This will make a sharp curve to the right and come to a stop sign. At the stop sign turn right on King Street. The Francis Marion Hotel is approximately ? mile on the right.

From Highway 17 headed north: Follow Highway 17 (Savannah Highway) north and cross the Ashley River Bridge onto the peninsula. Highway 17 will make a sharp turn to the left as it forks with Cannon Street. Follow the sign for Cannon Street. Take Cannon Street until it ends at King Street. Turn right onto King Street. The Francis Marion is approximately six blocks on the right.

From Highway 17 headed south: Follow Highway 17 (Johnnie Dodds Boulevard) south and cross the Cooper River bridge onto the peninsula. Look for the King Street exit on the far left lane at the bottom of the bridge. The King Street Exit will curve sharply to the left and come to a stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign, this is King Street. The Francis Marion is approximately ? mile on the right. The Francis Marion Hotel is at 387 King Street on the corner of King and Calhoun Streets.

Nearest Airport

Charleston International Airport

Hotel Address

387 King Street, Charleston

South Carolina, United States 29403

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