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Reviews of The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson

4 out of 5
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson
110 Sloan St, Clemson, SC

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 276 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Walt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed many times. One of my favorite hotels
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is situated within walking distance to Clemson University. It is a well maintained property and has wonderful views of the surrounding area. I feel safe when staying there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a visit to Clemson - everything you need at your fingertips.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 15 May 2024
Keely, yes, we got lucky with the site on College Avenue and the Downtown animation along with the walking distance to campus. Looks like you enjoyed everything about the hotel and Clemson. Hope to see you before too long.

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very loud noise from bars across the road well into the night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 15 May 2024
Keith, we continue to work with the owners and managers of the club across the street during the few times they are louder than normal. They went overboard during the graduation days and have committed to address this. Sorry that it detracted from your stay in Clemson.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 15 May 2024
Thanks Theresa, we always love to see the comments about service. It's not just the quality of the hotel, food, and beverage, its how we make you feel. Hope to see you back in Clemson and The Shepherd.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an AMAZING stay! The hotel is gorgeous, clean, the front desk and valet staff were beyond friendly! Hoping to luck out for a room the weekend of 9/20 (since they’re currently booked) 😉
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel located in the heart of downtown Clemson! We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you Thomas for highlighting our downtown location. We realize how lucky we were to secure this site. So happy that you had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Thanks for making the time to rate the hotel; means a lot to all of us at The Shepherd. Hope to see you back in Clemson before too long.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything was great. The only suggestion is to add a Chianti glass option to the wine menu…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Thanks for the suggestion Nicholas; we'll certainly pass it on to our Beverage Director who is a first level sommelier. Maybe you can connect with her on your next visit :)

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 15 May 2024
Thanks for making the time to rate the hotel and we're delighted you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property, situated in downtown Clemson and walkable to the university. The front desk staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. I would have given it 5 stars but the espresso machine was broken when I was there and the kitchen was closed due to staff no shows so I didn't get to try the breakfast I had heard so much about!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Lauren, we are SO SORRY you caught us in a first-ever moment. Yes, the culinary team member was in an accident and our contingency plan didn't work. And despite offering complimentary pastries and coffee, yes, the espresso machine failed as well. We appreciate the generous rating but know we've got everything corrected for your next visit. Please let us know it's you when you return so we can continue to make amends.

10/10 Excellent

Aldavid

Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Simple and powerful, "great". Thanks for the comment Aldavid; hope to see you back with us soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne, Wellesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful. Don’t miss the 3rd floor bar and rooftop seating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Jeanne, the indoor / outdoor bar on the 3rd floor (The Thomas - our nod to Clemson's land donor in the late 1800's) is a favorite of hotel guests and locals and we're so glad that you enjoyed it on your stay. Hope to see you back with us before too long.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce, Weymouth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was amazing,patient, offering restaurant suggestions and assistance in our college tour set up and arrival. Beautiful hotel with amazing space!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Joyce, it helps that every one on our reception team are students or graduates of Clemson and are available to provide guests with incredible insights anyone considering attending Clemson. We hope your student ends up at Clemson and we'll see you for another four years.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 15 May 2024
Thanks for making the time to rate us Theresa and we hope to see you back with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Clemson Life program makes this hotel a one of a kind special experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Have to agree. Even before we built the hotel we set the Purpose (training and employing individuals with disabilities) and then partnered with Clemson LIFE to bring the employment piece of their studies to being. We love the students and alumni of the LIFE program on our team. Thanks for highlighting.

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful surprise. The Shepherd was a delight. Right in the center of Clemson, the rooms were clean, fresh and contemporary, staffed mostly by Clemson students who were delightful, and the restaurant was excellent. We enjoyed the restaurant so much that we had every breakfast there and 2 dinners. The whole Shepherd experience was a big part of our very enjoyable stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
William, thanks for everything... more so happy that you enjoyed the Delish Sisters' food (not your typical college town food) as often as you did. Dinner is relatively new and certainly gaining a positive reputation as one of the better dinner restaurants Downtown. Really happy we were a part of your positive Clemson visit. Hope to see you back with us soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kevn, Canton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Mollie and Charlie are awesome and will do everything they can to make your stay the best it possibly can be!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Mollie and Charlie are two of our best; but the great news is there are so many more who find nobility in serving others. Hope to see you back in Clemson before too long.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful, comfortable place to stay while touring Clemson. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
And we hope the tour was successful and your student finds their way to Clemson. Good luck on the decision making :)

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Melissa, thanks for making the time to rate The Shepherd Hotel. Glad to see you enjoyed your time with us.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Clemson family, gorgeous, love their philosophy, fantastic staff, walkable and just an amazing Clemson hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Thanks for recognizing our Purpose Courtney; glad it came through. Hope to see you back with us sooner than later.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Greatly appreciate the time you took to rate your stay with us. Thank you Thomas.

10/10 Excellent

Wendry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and great service. Valet parking because there is no parking on site. Only complaint and this is minor is they would be cleaning the lobby (vacuuming) in the early am and my room was close to the lobby. Patio bar was lovely. On site restaurant was amazing. Walkable to all things Clemson. Best place to stay in downtown Clemson
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 29 Mar 2024
Wendry, sorry about that. We're already looking at options to get the area cleaned without the noise. Thanks for taking the time to let us know as I'm sure others heard the same but never said anything.

10/10 Excellent

Van

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 30 Apr 2024
Van, thank you for recognizing the hotel and team with the rating. So grateful, thank you.

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Bright, clean, and friendly staff. The property gives a coastal vibe. Best hotel in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 29 Mar 2024
JoAnna, the color palette was intentional. We wanted the hotel to feel warm, comfortable, and inspiring. Thanks for highlighting.

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and conveniently located in the center of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 29 Mar 2024
Mandi, we recognize how lucky we were to build in our Downtown location, but we were very methodical in the design, color palette and as focused on staffing with the most awesome humans known to hospitality. Hope to see you back in Clemson soon.

10/10 Excellent

cindia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
Cindia, so grateful for you taking the time to rate the hotel. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you back in Clemson before too long.

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay from start to finish! Staff is friendly and helpful, rooms and amenities are great, and we loved the atmosphere. The lobby and 3rd floor bar are welcoming spaces, and the hotel is convenient to Clemson campus as well as many restaurants and bars. Will definitely plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
Molly, you hit on all of our differentiators: team, design, and location. Thanks for the rating and the time to write your review. Look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Clemson!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
Dana, wow, thank you. This statement makes the team prouder than we already are to be a part of this hotel and its purpose. Hope to see you back again.

10/10 Excellent

BichLan, Great Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of downtime right by Clemson which makes it convenient & walkable to everything. Staff were friendly & very accommodating. Enjoyed our stay here & can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
BichLan, very grateful for you making the time to write your review. Most important to us is your comment about the team. We want everyone to feel welcome and taken care of when with us, thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis, Lebanon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They also support the school’s LIFE program through employment! It was awesome, felt like 5-star hotel in SC!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
Phyllis, yes, almost 1 of 3 team members has a disability and as such, we partner with the LIFE program in the College of Education at Clemson. Our thesis is you can deliver an upscale hotel product with some incredible humans serving guests. Thanks for highlighting our Purpose.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
Michelle, very grateful for your rating. The team takes great pride in please all our visitors to Clemson. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super lovely, and the rooftop patio/bar was such a treat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
Hilary, glad you got to experience our outdoor space. Maybe on your next visit we'll have further animation in these spaces (Afternoon Tea in The Thomas terrace) and more events on the 7th floor rooftop overlooking Clemson.

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Union

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Lots of shops to walk to. Great nightlife. Hotel was very elegantly decorated and overly clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
Veronica, we are fortunate to have built the hotel in the middle of College Avenue, easy access to everything including the campus. Greatly appreciate your comments about the hotel too. Hope to see you back in Clemson soon.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
So happy that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to be your go to hotel when you return to Clemson.

10/10 Excellent

kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right near the University.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 29 Mar 2024
Kate, greatly appreciate your choice of words as we were so intentional on the design :architecturally and interiors. Our unique team may get the headlines, but design was always one of the many things we wanted guests to take away from Clemson as well. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 29 Mar 2024
Mary, thanks for the rating and the time to submit it. Hope to see you back in Clemson before too long.

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 29 Mar 2024
James, greatly appreciate the time you made to provide the rating. And it looks like you enjoyed your time with us, thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 29 Mar 2024
Elijah, thanks for taking the time to provide the rating. Love that you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful! The architectural details were stunning. This was the most comfortable mattress I’ve ever slept on in a hotel! Great views from the rooms and third floor outdoor viewing area. Check in was easy and staff were very helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 29 Mar 2024
Heidi, we're grateful that you were so descriptive, thank you. As for the mattress, it's a Viscosoft - not a typical hotel mattress. They sell direct to consumers on their website. Hope to see you back in Clemson.

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 19 Feb 2024
Greatly appreciate you making the time to rate the hotel. Hope to see you back Charles.

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needed another blanket on the king size bed cold in room couldn’t turn heat up no tub or coffee in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 19 Feb 2024
Jody, greatly disappointed to hear but know that we just ordered extra blankets to be put in every room (versus calling reception). Wish you had requested a tub because we do have a few (not too many, but we do have a few) and lastly, the coffee / water stations are on each floor. Not sure if we told you this and you didn't see or if you just preferred coffee in the rooms. Although we as a hotel are not happy with an "8", we hope you enjoyed your stay enough to return to The Shepherd Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No sleepers in the room otherwise really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
Maria, think you mean roll away sleepers. Correct, we don't have roll away beds as our rooms are a little on the small side (boutique hotel) and felt that we needed to preserve the quality of the room. Thank you for the rating and hope to see you back in Clemson.

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and comfortable with easy access to food and Clemson campus.
Response from Rick (GM) on 11 Mar 2024
Deborah, thanks for the comments but was wondering if something was awry with the score. Would love to hear if anything fell short of your expectations if you had a minute.

10/10 Excellent

Chantal, haskell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 19 Feb 2024
Chantal, thanks for making the time to rate our hotel and team. We look forward to seeing you back in Clemson.

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 19 Feb 2024
Judith, so great of you to make the time to rate us. We hope to see you back in Clemson and The Shepherd in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Rick (GM) on 19 Feb 2024
Jennifer, now that's a great descriptor, thank you. Trust we'll show this to our team.

10/10 Excellent

Alycia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Rick (GM) on 29 Mar 2024
Alycia, thanks for making the time to rate the hotel. Looks like you enjoyed your stay in Clemson. Hope to see you soon.