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The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Clemson University

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Reception
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson is a central, upscale retreat with an inviting lobby fireplace. Guests love the location for exploring local hotspots, the on-site bar and restaurant, and free WiFi. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff and the immaculate property.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Accessible King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Accessible Two Queens

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
110 Sloan St, Clemson, SC, 29631

What's nearby

  • Clemson University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fort Hill - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Memorial Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Littlejohn Coliseum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Walker Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Clemson Station - 13 min walk
  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiger Town Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Walk Ons Bistreaux - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪All In Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ITSURWIENER Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson

Upscale hotel near Clemson University
Take advantage of a fireplace in the lobby, a bar, and a restaurant at The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a gift shop
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and concierge services
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 67 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 8 to 18 for adults and USD 8 to 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 18 for adults, and USD 8 to 18 for children
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

The Shepherd Clemson Clemson
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson Hotel
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson Clemson
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson Hotel Clemson

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson pet-friendly?

Yes, The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson?

Valet parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson located?

Situated in Clemson, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Clemson University and Lake Hartwell. Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park and Sloan Tennis Center are also within 10 minutes. Clemson Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 718 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Amazing staff and good food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here! Best staff and love the 3rd floor bar and patio area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and pretty rooms. The bar was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with an amazing, helpful and attentive staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Love their mission!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, location, comfortable and well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neysa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the character, style and convenience to walk to eat, shop and visit our college student on campus. Beautiful hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful. Beautifully decorated and very personable and professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
World-class Everything! Friendly well-trained staff, great food, super hangout on the roof. We’re coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People and facility
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and unique hotel. It’s so wonderful how integrated it is w the Clemson Life
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms with charming details An overall warm and inviting atmosphere, the lobby is so unique Such a wonderful overnight stay We would definitely enjoy this hotel again if we make it back that way A wonderful addition to downtown Clemson
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly kind and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptionally helpful and lively
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! Beautiful, convenient and wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davidee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property and amenities, great for a quick trip or an extended stay. We highly recommend The Shepherd Hotel for any occasion.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic high-end hotel with great amenities, service and convenience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating, the decor was beautiful and the room was comfortable. The roof deck was a great spot to relax during the day. It was a little loud at night, especially being on the 2nd floor directly below the bar. But overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Hotel in Clemson by far.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel in a Great Location

Great location! Staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful experience from the moment you walk through the front door
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay from the moment we arrived. The staff was warm and helpful, the rooms are lovely and clean ….. everyone made the stay top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay on Clemson’s campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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