Meyer Jabara Hotels and Pappas Hotels have teamed to acquire the Courtyard by Marriott Clemson in South Carolina, the only upscale franchised hotel in the market with Clemson University just 1.4 miles away. The renovations of the select-service hotel will start this summer. They will include replacing all softgoods, flooring and The Bistro, as well as a revamp of the lobby and The Bistro.
“Meyer Jabara Hotels have done an excellent job managing our property over the last two year.” Holiday Inn Express AikenDean Pappas is the President of Pappas Hotels. “From a sales and management perspective this property is thriving, and the people supporting this hotel – from the general manager on down – are quite impressive. The accessibility of MJH’s executive team, as well as our shared ownership mentality, made us confident that they would be the right partner in managing and coowning this hotel.
The 110-room Courtyard Clemson is located at 201 Canoy Lane and features a fitness center, outdoor pool, restaurant, convenience shop, guest laundry room, and meeting spaces. The Market, which is open 24 hours a day and offers sundry items and snacks, is also available. Meeting rooms are modernly equipped and perfect for corporate guests.
Chas Henry is Senior Vice President of Business Development and Acquisitions at Meyer Jabara Hotels. He said that the relationship between Meyer Jabara Hotels and the Pappas Family was very strong. “We saw this property as a great addition to both our portfolios. Our growth strategy targets hotels that are well-positioned in markets with strong demand. MJH’s success in managing universities area hotels will help ensure the Courtyard Clemson stays a vibrant asset.”
Justin Jabara said he’s delighted to be working again with Pappas and that he thinks the future of this hotel is bright.
Jabara stated that this is a great asset in a market with a lot of growth. “With more than 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Clemson University, this hotel is a top choice for out-of-towners visiting students and coming for games, graduation, alumni weekends, and campus tours — all of whom spend money at local restaurants, shops, and attractions. This property will not only provide employment for local residents, students and professionals but also be the perfect location to host meetings and attract professionals who are visiting the university or nearby industry.
The Courtyard Clemson is set to remain intact with the renovations. You can also find out more about the following: Place to Stay Jabara stated that “Guests will experience hospitality at its finest and surely enjoy all that this small town has to offer.” “Guests can expect to experience the finest hospitality in this small town and will surely enjoy everything it has to provide.”
