Enjoy the southern charm and horse racing history with your stay at the Clarion Inn hotel in Aiken, SC. Located close to historic downtown Aiken and its many fine restaurants and shops, guests will enjoy attractions like the Aiken County Historical Museum, Hopeland Gardens, the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, Hitchcock Woods and Citizens Park, host of many sporting events. The Clarion Inn hotel features an outdoor seasonal pool, hot tub and exercise room. Other guest amenities include free breakfast, free high speed wireless Internet, free weekday newspaper and free local calls. Business travelers can welcome additional conveniences like access to copy and fax services. Meeting facilities are available and can accommodate up to 19 people for most events, receptions and business functions. All spacious guest rooms come equipped with cable television, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Some rooms offer refrigerator, microwave and desk. Nonsmoking rooms are available. Ample parking is available on the premises for added guest convenience and this is a pet-friendly hotel, for a fee. This town is noted for the equestrian community including Triple Crown and Fall Steeplechase, as well as polo training and many fine training stables. This property is very accessible to other parts of South Carolina and is only 20 miles from Augusta, Georgia and the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.