Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Clemson - University Area by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8 (245 reviews)
1381 Tiger Boulevard , Clemson , US
+1 864-654-9410

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Helpful/front desk staff
Great breakfast with plenty of options
Convenient location near college and restaurants
Recent renovations
Cons:
Black mold / musty mildew smell reported
Inconsistent housekeeping (rooms not cleaned)
Lack of amenities: no pool, no water-filling stations/ice on floors
Perceived as overpriced for some stays
Secluded basement gym with safety concerns; only one elevator

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Multiple guests reported bad black mold, persistent musty/mildew smell, and missed housekeeping on at least one stay; a few noted a clean room on checkout but overall cleanliness is a clear concern.
Service
9.5
Several mentions of front desk staff (including 'Allen') going above and beyond and friendly, though one guest described staff as not hospitable — overall service is a strong positive.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly praised as very close to the college, restaurants and convenient to local destinations; location is consistently a highlight.
Room Quality
8
Beds described as comfortable and some bathrooms spacious; however issues reported with room smell (musty), a floor bump by the bathroom, and mixed housekeeping results.
Amenities
7
Breakfast and renovations noted positively, but several amenity gaps: no pool, no in-room app channels, lack of water-filling stations/ice on floors, and a secluded basement gym with safety concerns.
Value for Money
6.5
At least one guest called the property 'way over priced' for a high-demand weekend; overall value impacted by cleanliness and amenity shortcomings despite good location and service.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Breakfast repeatedly described as great with plenty of options; food & breakfast offering is a clear positive in multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.5
Most guests reported an overall good or excellent stay thanks to location, helpful staff, and breakfast, tempered by cleanliness and some amenity/value issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:23

Property Description

Convenient Location near Clemson University
Located just a 5-minute drive from Clemson University, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Clemson – University Area offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay in South Carolina.

Modern Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Enjoy spacious guest rooms featuring 32-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and essential amenities like a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee facilities. The hotel also provides a sundeck for guests to unwind and soak up the sun.

Business Center and Fitness Facilities
Stay productive with the 24-hour business center offering fax and photocopying services. Keep up with your fitness routine at the well-equipped gym available for all guests.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience near Clemson University? Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Clemson – University Area now!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GSP

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 245 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Alexandra • couple • us
1
It was gross, I could not breath, I barely slept
Cons:

Air in room was gross, it was the opposite of fresh air, black mold maybe, decor was dismal. All shades of brown grey and bad light to hide dirt.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Amy • extended_group • us
7
Way over priced, understand it was high demand weekend.
Pros:

Bed was comfortable

Cons:

Staff not as hospitable. No water filling stations. Ice should be on every floor.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Randa • couple • us
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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zelda • extended_group • us
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

The staff (Allen, I believe) went above and beyond to help me obtain an extra night and make sure it was all ok

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Plenty of options.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bad black mold in bathroom, going to doctor tomorrow. Told front desk about complaint on check out.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Coina • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

New renovations and breakfast!

Cons:

None

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The room smelled. It was a very musty mildew smell everyday we were there. The floor had a bump in it by the bathroom. The maid never cleaned are room.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Pabilito • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Hunter • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The bathroom was spaces.The bed was comfy.

Cons:

No app channels.No pool.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Billy • solo_traveller • us
8
Overall a good week with Holiday Inn
Pros:

Great location. Very close to the college and restaurants. Friendly staff. Room was clean. Easy access to everything.

Cons:

1 elevator. The gym was in the basement and kind of secluded. I would not want my wife or daughters to use the gym without me there. A camera and some sort of blue light/alarm button would make the area better.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Nate • couple • us
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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PAULA • family_with_children • us
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • us
10
Excellent stay, would definitely stay here again!
Pros:

The front desk staff at check in went above and beyond to accommodate our needs! Location was perfect!

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • extended_group • us
5
Ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The halls smelled of pot! I had to hold my breath from the elevator to my room. Thank goodness it wasn’t too far!

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Great reception person

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee