The Abernathy is a 41-room boutique hotel in downtown Clemson, South Carolina. It blends contemporary design with Clemson University spirit and Southern hospitality, honoring former mayor Larry Abernathy. The hotel is situated one block from Memorial Stadium and offers a prime, walkable location for sports fans, alumni, families visiting campus, and business travelers. Pet-friendly rooms are available.
Should you book The Abernathy?
A boutique hotel in downtown Clemson with a focus on University spirit and a prime location for game days.
Best for
- Clemson football fans
- University visits
- Business travelers
- Pet owners
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking a resort experience
Clemson spirit
Decorated with Clemson orange accents and memorabilia, this hotel honors Larry Abernathy. It's a proud partner of Clemson Athletics and a supporter of Dabo Swinney's All In Foundation.
Prime stadium location
Located just one block from Memorial Stadium, the hotel is steps from Clemson University's campus and campus attractions. It's also the closest bar to the stadium. The property's own TAPS Bar & Café is on site.
Comfortable rooms
All 41 rooms include queen sleeper sofas and activity tables for four guests. Amenities include wet bars, microwaves, refrigerators, and Keurig coffee makers.
On-site dining and drinks
TAPS Bar & Café in the lobby serves light breakfast fare and bar food, cocktails, and desserts. Hotel guests and locals are welcome, with discounts for students and employees.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
Location
157 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson, SC 29631, United States, Clemson, South Carolina
The Abernathy is located in Clemson, South Carolina.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Lower Intramural Fields at 500 ft; the nearest train station, Clemson, is 0.8 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Lower Intramural Fieldspark500 ft
- Upper Intramural Fieldspark0.1 mi
- Howard's Rockattraction0.3 mi
- Fort Hillmuseum0.4 mi
- Clemson Area African American Museummuseum1.2 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9.3 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 89 guest reviews
The Abernathy earns consistently strong sentiment for its unbeatable walkable location near Clemson's campus and stadiums, genuinely friendly staff, spotless rooms, and generous room sizes. The most recurring frustration is the breakfast experience — it is neither complimentary nor particularly substantial, and service at the café can be inconsistent early in the morning — while a handful of guests also flag limited on-site dining, sparse snack/toiletry provisions, and pricing that some feel is steep during quieter periods. Overall, these are relatively minor gripes against an otherwise well-regarded boutique property.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 27 · average 9.7
They wrote about: location, cleanliness, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 3 · average 8
They wrote about: room, cleanliness, breakfast
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is the hotel's location?
The Abernathy is located in downtown Clemson, South Carolina, one block from Memorial Stadium and steps from the Clemson University campus.
What are the room amenities?
Rooms include queen sleeper sofas, activity tables for four, wet bars, microwaves, refrigerators, and tea/coffee makers. Some rooms have Keurig coffee makers.
Is breakfast served?
TAPS Bar & Café, located in the hotel lobby, serves light breakfast fare from 7 am to 11 am.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, the hotel offers complimentary on-site parking for guests.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the Abernathy is a pet-friendly hotel. Pet treats and a pet-walking area are available.
What is near the hotel?
The hotel is one block from Clemson Memorial Stadium and close to Clemson University's campus, including Fort Hill and various parks and places of worship.
Does the hotel have meeting facilities?
Yes, the hotel has a VIP Hospitality Suite (300 sq ft) and a Fireside Lounge available for meetings and events.
Does the hotel have a golf course?
A golf course is available within 2 miles of the hotel, with an additional charge. Clemson University's Walker Golf Course is also nearby.