Name: Hampton Inn Clemson-University Area
Address: 851 Tiger Blvd, Clemson, South Carolina, United States of America, Clemson, South Carolina, US
Price range: US$112–US$540 per night
Rating: 8.58

What guests think

At Hampton Inn Clemson-University Area, guests frequently praise the convenient location near campus and the friendly front-desk team, while feedback is mixed on dated rooms, HVAC performance, and the state of the pool area.

Cleanliness is often noted positively, though several reviews report maintenance lapses or missed details. The free breakfast is generally appreciated, but some guests want more variety or healthier options. A few stays mention check-in problems or key errors. Overall, it suits campus visits and short stays.

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Facilities

Self-parking is easy. Multiple reviews note pool closures or upkeep problems and intermittent HVAC issues; one guest also missed onsite laundry.

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Julie

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property location is ok, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was recently renovated, but the overall property was dirty. Litter around outside not picked up and the bathrooms and floors were dirty. The pool was nice and clean, but the area could use a little hug. Dead plants, etc.

2

Jenny

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we checked in the front desk clerk didn’t ask for picture ID, she just handed us keys. The first room she gave us had other people in it. She was not apologetic when we went back to the desk. She just seemed flustered and annoyed. She then gave us 1 key for another room from a binder of keys (do they not wipe the keys after each guest? - seems shady). We went to another room. The key did not work. We finally got the keys to a room that was clean, empty, and the key worked. The pool area was dirty littered with cigarette butts and bandaids.

10

Pavel

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean: yes Pool: closed in September. Parking: yes, safe Breakfast: Oh boy, this continental breakfast, complete with waffles full of sugar, is the only complaint about this type of hotels. I don't know anyone who eats this type of breakfast anymore. Why not make a difference and have some greens, freshly boiled eggs, and local bread or toast? Some nice coffee freshly brewed, and everyone is happy. Staff didn't even say hi. Oh well. I'm happy with a clean room with no extra smells. 5*

10

Daniel

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient self parking and check in.

10

Jeanne

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes it did and parking was easy

8

Anne

5 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

Staff was nice & hotel is in good location close to University & other things. However, the property is dated. I understand using the orange color due to it being Clemson…but update it! Use it with updated color scheme & decor such as the grey’s it would be fine. Even the rooms are dark and dingy, old furnishing’s, beige, brown & orange color scheme with dark wood. Another guest and us laughed that we felt like we’ve gone back to the 90’s. Definitely need biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and some bacon or better sausage at breakfast. The waffles were very good & several cereal & pastry options. It’s winter time so the pool is understandably shut down, but it’s kind of dangerous with it full of water and leaves just sitting there no cover on it, etc. and just yuck. The parking lot needs more space’s & definitely needs more lighting. I saw a few poles, but bulbs were out. Guest said we’re out sone time ago, too, when they were previously there. I would stay here again depending on price and available options. Hopefully, they’ll do an update & remodel & fix the lighting in the parking lot.

8

Michele

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very convenient in a nice area. Our only critique is that the rooms are in need of refurbishing. In addition, the HVAC system needs to be upgraded.

8

James

8 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean the pool, looks terrible.

6

Julie

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They were having difficulty with the air conditioning with the halls and elevators hot and the rooms icy cold. Our initial room was cold and damp from issues with condensation. We asked to be moved as even the bed felt wet. The next room was dry but as cold as a refrigerator and the thermostat did not work.

6

Brian

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The full size beds were too small, consider Queen like most other quality hotels. Lack of onsite laundry facilities is unacceptable.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and common areas as clean, but several reviews cite missed housekeeping details and maintenance grime (e.g., hairs in rooms, dirty tub jets, and littered outdoor/pool areas).

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Julie

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property location is ok, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was recently renovated, but the overall property was dirty. Litter around outside not picked up and the bathrooms and floors were dirty. The pool was nice and clean, but the area could use a little hug. Dead plants, etc.

8

Bertram

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was over all clean, just pee stains on the bottom of toilet from last visit, I assume.

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Thomas

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked for two nights. Multiple long black hairs found in bed, carpet, bathroom. We left after one night and moved to Courtyard by Marriott. I will be contacting Orbitz or Hilton directly for a one night refund. Also line at check in and the staff is taking phone calls. Terrible.

8

Sidney

6 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great. Very clean.

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Roger

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

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Kent

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The a/c just caused the room to feel damp. The bathtub was a jetted tub. The jets were very dirty. There was no way I would have even turned them on for fear of what would have come out of them. Also, the tub was very high and if it wasn't for the grab bar, I couldn't have gotten in or out. The shower head was mounted so high my husband couldn't reach it. If we would have had to stay longer than 2 nights, we would have requested a new room. Our room number was 120.

6

Carena

20 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel needs a deep cleaning. The breakfast provided also needs some improvement. Not the best Hampton Inn I’ve stayed at. I think the location to the university allows them to charge more and offer average conditions.

10

Michael

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We went down for a baseball tournament in Clemson. Hotel was great, very clean and the service was phenomenal!!

10

Barbara

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean Which is most important. All bed sheets and comforter were white which means they are likely bleached. I only will stay at hotels with white linens and comforter for this reason.Front desk workers were super nice and breakfast was excellent. Bed was hard so my back was a little sore but overall loved this hotel! Will def stay there again.

6

Gregory

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated and somewhat dark, with occasional maintenance issues like broken blinds, limited TV functionality, and thermostat or water-pressure problems. Bed comfort and pillows are mixed, and one review notes railroad noise near the rear.

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Scott

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was old. It needs to be updated. I tried canceling the second night but was told no!

10

Trish

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Never a bad Hampton! The bed could have been a little softer as I found it too hard but otherwise excellent stay.

8

Calvyn

3 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Clean and comfortable. The. window blinds was broken and an outside light shining into the room.

8

Gordon

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly. The hotel and my room were clean. The complementary breakfast was brilliant! Would recommend requesting a room closer to the front of the building to allow for a little more distance from the adjacent railroad tracks.

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Anne

5 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

Staff was nice & hotel is in good location close to University & other things. However, the property is dated. I understand using the orange color due to it being Clemson…but update it! Use it with updated color scheme & decor such as the grey’s it would be fine. Even the rooms are dark and dingy, old furnishing’s, beige, brown & orange color scheme with dark wood. Another guest and us laughed that we felt like we’ve gone back to the 90’s. Definitely need biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and some bacon or better sausage at breakfast. The waffles were very good & several cereal & pastry options. It’s winter time so the pool is understandably shut down, but it’s kind of dangerous with it full of water and leaves just sitting there no cover on it, etc. and just yuck. The parking lot needs more space’s & definitely needs more lighting. I saw a few poles, but bulbs were out. Guest said we’re out sone time ago, too, when they were previously there. I would stay here again depending on price and available options. Hopefully, they’ll do an update & remodel & fix the lighting in the parking lot.

8

Ashley

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pillows were not good. Bring yours from home. The location is wonderful!

6

Michael

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Meh......best part about the stay was the free breakfast. Rooms are dark and worn out. It may have been the hardest, most worn out bed I have slept in in 25+ years. Cancelled my next reservation and will go back to Lakeside Lodge or the James Martin Inn.

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David

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room appeared to have 2 queen beds at one time, but now is a king bed. So you have an entire half of the room that is empty but you could see where the headboard was glued to the wall. The television can’t stream apps and you can’t cast your phone so it was limited tv.

8

Michele

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very convenient in a nice area. Our only critique is that the rooms are in need of refurbishing. In addition, the HVAC system needs to be upgraded.

6

Brian

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The full size beds were too small, consider Queen like most other quality hotels. Lack of onsite laundry facilities is unacceptable.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. However, several guests reported check-in difficulties, key/room assignment errors, and desk delays.

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Sidney

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the beginning of the stay, Lauren was out front smiling when we pulled up to the hotel. From the check in to recommending a restaurant to eat, she was on point. Will definitely stay here again. You rock LAUREN!!!!!!!

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Jenny

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we checked in the front desk clerk didn’t ask for picture ID, she just handed us keys. The first room she gave us had other people in it. She was not apologetic when we went back to the desk. She just seemed flustered and annoyed. She then gave us 1 key for another room from a binder of keys (do they not wipe the keys after each guest? - seems shady). We went to another room. The key did not work. We finally got the keys to a room that was clean, empty, and the key worked. The pool area was dirty littered with cigarette butts and bandaids.

2

Thomas

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked for two nights. Multiple long black hairs found in bed, carpet, bathroom. We left after one night and moved to Courtyard by Marriott. I will be contacting Orbitz or Hilton directly for a one night refund. Also line at check in and the staff is taking phone calls. Terrible.

10

Parke

27 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful & got some batteries for me so i could use my sound machine that was dead & get some sleep. Breakfast was GREAT!

4

William

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property did not have the room I reserved.

10

James

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We came for a Clemson football game, hotel staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was clean and very comfortable. Loved being able to walk to the game from the hotel

10

JAMES

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful, courteous staff. Very clean and comfortable accomodations. Plumbing was noisy and needs updating.

10

Lisa

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The woman at the evening front desk went above and beyond to accommodate us. Great hotel, quiet and clean.

2

Stacey

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I was checking in with my 2 kids June 20th and checking out June 23rd. I had noted on my account I would be arriving around 1230am on June 21st. When I got to the hotel no one was at the desk. I tried to get someone’s attention just in case they were in the back but it didn’t work. After about 15 minutes I called Hilton so they can somehow check me in over the phone and they said they couldn’t but they tried calling the hotel multiple times for over 20 minutes. At this point it’s past 1am. My kids are tired and I was getting frustrated no one was working. Finally, after 130am the woman came out of the back saying she did not hear anything. The woman from Hilton was still on the phone and called to talk to her. She even said she has been calling for over 30 Min. After she could not get the computer to work she said to take the key and just go to the room. Everything was fine on 6/21 until I left and came back and the key didn’t work. The desk said that my name was not even in the system at this point but they gave me a new key. I asked to speak to a manager where I was told a manager will not be in until Monday when I will be gone. The wifi password never worked as it kept saying I was not a guest of the hotel. I am deeply disappointed as I stay at a lot of Hilton Hotels and this was the first time something like this has ever happened. Needless to stay when I come back to Clemson I will not be staying here.

10

Rick

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was comfortable, staff was superb: Isaiah who checked us in and greeted us with fresh baked cookies was wonderful, breakfast better than most. Price was competitive and we felt it to be a great bargain.

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Location

Widely praised for convenience to Clemson University, the stadium, restaurants, and the lake, with many finding it easy to reach campus events.

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Cheryl

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We went to the Clemson baseball game. Easy check in and close to the field. Friendly staff

8

Sidney

6 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great. Very clean.

8

Ashley

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pillows were not good. Bring yours from home. The location is wonderful!

8

Jodie

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location!

8

Joseph Frank

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property close to the university

10

Rick

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, walkable to the lake.

6

Lauren Deere

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Clemson campus, clean rooms.

10

Scott

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice facility and short drive to Clemson campus.

10

James

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We came for a Clemson football game, hotel staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was clean and very comfortable. Loved being able to walk to the game from the hotel

10

Chris

12 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, not far from Campus and to of the best restaurants nearby, Calhoun Corners and Pixie & Bills!

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is generally appreciated, though some guests wanted more variety or healthier options and a few found it average.

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Lynn Anna

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I the convenience to the college. They themed the hotel which made the atmosphere welcoming. Free breakfast was perfect to start the day. I had a waffle and a yogurt but there were many options. 10/10

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Pavel

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean: yes Pool: closed in September. Parking: yes, safe Breakfast: Oh boy, this continental breakfast, complete with waffles full of sugar, is the only complaint about this type of hotels. I don't know anyone who eats this type of breakfast anymore. Why not make a difference and have some greens, freshly boiled eggs, and local bread or toast? Some nice coffee freshly brewed, and everyone is happy. Staff didn't even say hi. Oh well. I'm happy with a clean room with no extra smells. 5*

8

Gordon

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly. The hotel and my room were clean. The complementary breakfast was brilliant! Would recommend requesting a room closer to the front of the building to allow for a little more distance from the adjacent railroad tracks.

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Parke

27 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful & got some batteries for me so i could use my sound machine that was dead & get some sleep. Breakfast was GREAT!

8

Carole

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Would have liked more breakfast options (fruit other than apples, etc)

6

Carena

20 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel needs a deep cleaning. The breakfast provided also needs some improvement. Not the best Hampton Inn I’ve stayed at. I think the location to the university allows them to charge more and offer average conditions.

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Michael

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Meh......best part about the stay was the free breakfast. Rooms are dark and worn out. It may have been the hardest, most worn out bed I have slept in in 25+ years. Cancelled my next reservation and will go back to Lakeside Lodge or the James Martin Inn.

10

James

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property and rooms were nice and the continental breakfast was a great start to the day.

10

Rick

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was comfortable, staff was superb: Isaiah who checked us in and greeted us with fresh baked cookies was wonderful, breakfast better than most. Price was competitive and we felt it to be a great bargain.

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Nancy

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place needs work no water pressure in the shower heat not working in our room breakfast was just ok the place needs a good cleaning!

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Month	Average price
January	US$126
February	US$130
March	US$141
April	US$133
May	US$184
June	US$200
July	US$115
August	US$162
September	US$165
October	US$155
November	US$148
December	US$118

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $530
20 $139	21 $138	22 $134	23 $129	24 $126	25 $139	26 $139
27 $112	28 $117	29 $117	30 $121

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $318	2	3
4 $112	5 $112	6 $114	7 $114	8 $114	9 $122	10 $124
11 $114	12 $119	13 $118	14 $137	15 $193	16	17
18 $117	19 $123	20 $135	21 $136	22 $540	23	24
25 $130	26 $123	27 $123	28 $123	29 $126	30 $123	31 $126

Hampton Inn Clemson-University Area

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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One King Bed, Accessible

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