The Willcox

We really enjoyed our stay but I would warn you that the if you get a room above the bar you will hear a good amount of noise until about 10:30pm. The restaurant was great for dinner and the complimentary breakfast was freshly made to order. Would definitely stay again next time we are in town.

Exceptional

Love The location and the ambience !

Love The location and the ambience !

Loved our stay!! Nothing

Loved our stay!! Nothing

Pet friendly! They even brought up fluffy dog beds and treats. Staff was wonderful

Pet friendly! They even brought up fluffy dog beds and treats. Staff was wonderful

The room was grand. The atmosphere of the entire place was amazing. All the staff are wonderful! Was perfect for the weekend before Christmas! Will definitely be back!

The room was grand. The atmosphere of the entire place was amazing. All the staff are wonderful! Was perfect for the weekend before Christmas! Will definitely be back!

The Wilcox is perfection, Service, atmosphere, and location!

The Wilcox is perfection, Service, atmosphere, and location!

Easy check in. Great room and our waiter at dinner Nicholas was awesome.

Easy check in. Great room and our waiter at dinner Nicholas was awesome.

Exceptional

This inn is so unique. Very elegant but comfortable We loved everything

This inn is so unique. Very elegant but comfortable We loved everything

The meal wait staff were very nice. We thought the location was very good for walking into town. It is a charming old inn. The pool area was nice though we didn't swim as it was too cool (late October). The was a little noise in the room from the bar area downstairs.

The meal wait staff were very nice. We thought the location was very good for walking into town. It is a charming old inn. The pool area was nice though we didn't swim as it was too cool (late October). The was a little noise in the room from the bar area downstairs.

Exceptional

What an amazing find! The rooms and the staff were amazing our only regret was that we were only staying for the one night. We are already planning an extended stay at the Willcox.

What an amazing find! The rooms and the staff were amazing our only regret was that we were only staying for the one night. We are already planning an extended stay at the Willcox.

Yes to both

Yes to both

Great location. Walking distance to shops and galleries.

Overall great experience from check in to check out. Great location. Walking distance to shops and galleries.

Exceptional

Wonderful stay all around.

Wonderful stay all around.

The Wilcox will certainly be our “go to” hotel when we visit Aiken, the staff is amazing and attentive … the hotel is beautiful and located perfectly in historic Aiken. 5 Stars!

The Wilcox will certainly be our “go to” hotel when we visit Aiken, the staff is amazing and attentive … the hotel is beautiful and located perfectly in historic Aiken. 5 Stars!

One of the best stays we've had in a while. The property is very unique, having a historic vibe. The lobby entrance had plenty of seating space, a piano and a quaint lobby bar. It is very quiet in the mornings, but livens up at night due to the bar and spacious places to meet with friends. The well appointed rooms are very comfortable. The Spa Service was excellent as well all service received at check-in, at the bar, and for all meals, which were amazing. And turn down service was a treat, especially with the yummy cookies and fresh water provided. We will definitely be back.

One of the best stays we've had in a while. The property is very unique, having a historic vibe. The lobby entrance had plenty of seating space, a piano and a quaint lobby bar. It is very quiet in the mornings, but livens up at night due to the bar and spacious places to meet with friends. The well appointed rooms are very comfortable. The Spa Service was excellent as well all service received at check-in, at the bar, and for all meals, which were amazing. And turn down service was a treat, especially with the yummy cookies and fresh water provided. We will definitely be back.

The room was amazing and the bath butler add on was worth every penny!

The room was amazing and the bath butler add on was worth every penny!

The bathroom and bedroom weren't cleaned well. Property was nice. Beds were comfortable. Pool area was pretty. Food was good. Staff were friendly.

The bathroom and bedroom weren't cleaned well. Property was nice. Beds were comfortable. Pool area was pretty. Food was good. Staff were friendly.

Exceptional

Wonderful

Wonderful

Love the room, attention to detail, great restaurant!

Love the room, attention to detail, great restaurant!

Exceptional

Everything

Everything

Very charming older hotel that was well maintained.

Very charming older hotel that was well maintained.

Beautiful

We love the atmosphere & the distinct calming nostalgic feeling the moment we walk in.

Beautiful setting, excellent service Everything about the hotel and the restaurant was wonderful except the food - it wasn’t terrible by any means but not on par with the rest of the property

Location is excellent. Food was fantastic. Had dinner and breakfast there and it was great. The bathroom in our room needed a little love (better non-slip rug in the shower; missing cal on hot water knob; different wattage bulbs at the mirror)

We love this place! Our dog, Mikey loves this place:)

We love this place! Our dog, Mikey loves this place:)

The staff at this location is terrific. They go above and beyond to make sure that your stay is the best it can possibly be. Leslie is one of the most talented kind person in the business. From the second we walked in everyone was so kind and professional. Pool and surrounding area could be updated.

Lovely large room with good furnishing and a large bathroom. Staff very friendly and helpful, enjoyed he use of the pool. No tea or coffee-making facilities in the bedroom.

Classic south. Great place

Classic south. Great place

so disappointing and rundown

We liked the entire experience! Lovely accommodations, very nice people and delicious food.

Overall, the hotel was quaint. Service was very good and friendly. It is an older hotel with a lot of charm however, the rooms could use some updating. The outdoor furniture is nice. The pool needs resurfacing. The rooms were adequate, but the floors are slanted and room smells musty. The beds were very soft and not firm. The hotel is very walkable and close to downtown. Drinks at the bar were average. Coffee and breakfast included is a perk. There’s a way to keep the charm of this historic landmark without it seeming dated.

Overall, the hotel was quaint. Service was very good and friendly. It is an older hotel with a lot of charm however, the rooms could use some updating. The outdoor furniture is nice. The pool needs resurfacing. The rooms were adequate, but the floors are slanted and room smells musty. The beds were very soft and not firm. The hotel is very walkable and close to downtown. Drinks at the bar were average. Coffee and breakfast included is a perk. There’s a way to keep the charm of this historic landmark without it seeming dated.

Everything was near & everyone was nice. - food, dessert, bicycles, The pool was a little dirty

Breakfast was very good. Location is great. The pillows.

The most dog friendly accommodations I have ever experienced. Love that they loved my fur babies!

The most dog friendly accommodations I have ever experienced. Love that they loved my fur babies!

Like locatio and staff

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Always love staying at The Wilcox. Restaurant and bar great.

Always love staying at The Wilcox. Restaurant and bar great.

dirty outdated rooms Cockroaches TVs have so many wires and just looks messy and dangerous with all of the wires No outlets Paint is dated Rugs dated Bathroom grout tile needs steaming or change tile Don’t really have valet or bellman Check-in people don’t explain anything like at all. No hey here is your internet access, your room is that way, or check out time. Spa was awful. Wouldn’t classify it as a spa at all. Restaurant is eh but the bar area and lounge have a cool vibe. The bartenders were cool. However, if your hotel is dated & not what is advertised then your customer service should be top notch. Only cool piece is lounge and the front of the building has a beautiful look. Oh almost forgot because so many negatives. The beds are from like 1980 and pillows are flat. All around if they painted, changed rugs, hung tvs, updated baths, and got their staff a customers etiquette books that would help. I get they want to keep the old school vibe but something need to be updated a d def cleaned properly.

dirty outdated rooms Cockroaches TVs have so many wires and just looks messy and dangerous with all of the wires No outlets Paint is dated Rugs dated Bathroom grout tile needs steaming or change tile Don’t really have valet or bellman Check-in people don’t explain anything like at all. No hey here is your internet access, your room is that way, or check out time. Spa was awful. Wouldn’t classify it as a spa at all. Restaurant is eh but the bar area and lounge have a cool vibe. The bartenders were cool. However, if your hotel is dated & not what is advertised then your customer service should be top notch. Only cool piece is lounge and the front of the building has a beautiful look. Oh almost forgot because so many negatives. The beds are from like 1980 and pillows are flat. All around if they painted, changed rugs, hung tvs, updated baths, and got their staff a customers etiquette books that would help. I get they want to keep the old school vibe but something need to be updated a d def cleaned properly.

Excellent location, excellent restaurant! Very friendly staff! Needs a deep cleaning! All in our group noticed large layers of dust on many flat surfaces, and all the air vents! The tops of the upholstered banquettes in the dining room had a layer of dust, they really need to be vacuumed!

Great options for activities and shopping near by. The spa is very reasonably priced and all staff were wonderful.

Great options for activities and shopping near by. The spa is very reasonably priced and all staff were wonderful.

Have not ever had a better experience in an American hotel. If you would like to have a once in a lifetime experience, enjoying immense Southern hospitality, this is the place. History & old fashioned grace shall drench you at this establishment.

Have not ever had a better experience in an American hotel. If you would like to have a once in a lifetime experience, enjoying immense Southern hospitality, this is the place. History & old fashioned grace shall drench you at this establishment.

The staff were very friendly and courteous. The building is grand and beautiful. The accommodation was 5 star and extremely comfortable. I was there for business purposes but do plan on a future personal/weekend vacation stay.

The staff were very friendly and courteous. The building is grand and beautiful. The accommodation was 5 star and extremely comfortable. I was there for business purposes but do plan on a future personal/weekend vacation stay.

The Pool is Wonderful, Pretty and Private

The Pool is Wonderful, Pretty and Private

Very elegant and historical. The room was spectacular, the waiter we had was nice and very attentive, but was clueless about the wine list.

Very elegant and historical. The room was spectacular, the waiter we had was nice and very attentive, but was clueless about the wine list.

Wonderful old world feel, especially the bar and lobby. Walked , rode bikes , shopped, all so close. Great equestrian community.

Wonderful old world feel, especially the bar and lobby. Walked , rode bikes , shopped, all so close. Great equestrian community.

Older Colonial style hotel that kept its historic integrity. Great atmospere. People socializing and musician playing piano in the foyer. Food pricey however food was delicious and well worth it. Complimentary breakfast consist of a full breakfast ( bacon,eggs , grits, toast, coffee). Room was cozy. We really loved it and will be back.

Older Colonial style hotel that kept its historic integrity. Great atmospere. People socializing and musician playing piano in the foyer. Food pricey however food was delicious and well worth it. Complimentary breakfast consist of a full breakfast ( bacon,eggs , grits, toast, coffee). Room was cozy. We really loved it and will be back.

Outstanding!

Outstanding!

The staff was very friendly to us as guests and our pets. The breakfast was excellent and the location allows you to easily taken in the quaint town of Aiken.

The staff was very friendly to us as guests and our pets. The breakfast was excellent and the location allows you to easily taken in the quaint town of Aiken.

This was such a fun little get away for a girls trip! Wish we were able to stay longer to explore Aiken!! We will definitely be back!

This was such a fun little get away for a girls trip! Wish we were able to stay longer to explore Aiken!! We will definitely be back!

Wonderful hotel in a beautiful small town . Would definitely highly recommend .

Wonderful hotel in a beautiful small town . Would definitely highly recommend .

An historic building in a quiet neighborhood. Well kept, solid and lovely. Staff were uniformly pleasant and helpful. Food was excellent. Room spacious and comfortable.

An historic building in a quiet neighborhood. Well kept, solid and lovely. Staff were uniformly pleasant and helpful. Food was excellent. Room spacious and comfortable.

Very unique and historic property. Comfortable and quiet with a wonderful lobby and lounge. Food was superb.

Very unique and historic property. Comfortable and quiet with a wonderful lobby and lounge. Food was superb.

Another great stay to celebrate our anniversary.

Another great stay to celebrate our anniversary.

Its an amaizing and beautiful hotel. Restaurant and room services staff are amazing. Front desk however not friendly, didnt explain what included during check in, didnt share anything about hotel and how it operates.

Its an amaizing and beautiful hotel. Restaurant and room services staff are amazing. Front desk however not friendly, didnt explain what included during check in, didnt share anything about hotel and how it operates.

Very comfortable stay

Very comfortable stay

It was the perfect spot for a romantic getaway. We enjoyed dining on site and the cozy atmosphere.

It was the perfect spot for a romantic getaway. We enjoyed dining on site and the cozy atmosphere.

We will be back fore sure.

We will be back fore sure.

All was good except for the fact that the bed was too short for my 6'3" husband.

All was good except for the fact that the bed was too short for my 6'3" husband.

The old furniture and general theme of past eras was refreshing. The high bed caused minor difficulties, and the lack of hot water when trying to shower at 8 am was a slight problem. Katie was a fabulous server. Checking in and out easily was a pleasure.

The old furniture and general theme of past eras was refreshing. The high bed caused minor difficulties, and the lack of hot water when trying to shower at 8 am was a slight problem. Katie was a fabulous server. Checking in and out easily was a pleasure.

The lounge areas were taken up by locals, Leaving no room for residents to use. Also, the bathrooms poorly updated.

The lounge areas were taken up by locals, Leaving no room for residents to use. Also, the bathrooms poorly updated.

They served the best cocktails with plenty of liquor. We enjoyed sitting outside at the pool, but unfortunately it wasn’t heated during our late October anniversary yesterday. The Roosevelt suite was amazing period. The practice truly wonderful and the waitstaff spent time making us feel special. We gave Hugs to “ Cue “what a Special lady.

They served the best cocktails with plenty of liquor. We enjoyed sitting outside at the pool, but unfortunately it wasn’t heated during our late October anniversary yesterday. The Roosevelt suite was amazing period. The practice truly wonderful and the waitstaff spent time making us feel special. We gave Hugs to “ Cue “what a Special lady.

Atmospheric is great.

Atmospheric is great.

Bathroom lighting fit the late 1800's. One light bulb burnt out and was never replaced. Would of like to have been given the needed info when we checked in, such as wi-fi password and how to get into the info on the ipad in the room.

Bathroom lighting fit the late 1800's. One light bulb burnt out and was never replaced. Would of like to have been given the needed info when we checked in, such as wi-fi password and how to get into the info on the ipad in the room.

Great getaway weekend!

Great getaway weekend!

Overall we loved our stay there and I would recommend the hotel. Aiken is amazing especially for horse lovers!

Overall we loved our stay there and I would recommend the hotel. Aiken is amazing especially for horse lovers!

Great service and fabulous pool.

Great service and fabulous pool.

It was comfy and everyone was nice.

It was comfy and everyone was nice.

I love staying at historic inns.

I love staying at historic inns.

The Willcox in Aiken South Carolina is probably one of the best secrets in the south-it’s like walking back in time of the Victorian era… very romantic and very unique style!!!

The Willcox in Aiken South Carolina is probably one of the best secrets in the south-it’s like walking back in time of the Victorian era… very romantic and very unique style!!!

Beautiful place! Close to downtown. Friendly staff!

Beautiful place! Close to downtown. Friendly staff!

The Wilcox is beautiful. It is convenient to town- just a short walk to shopping and dining. Beautiful town. All the staff members were extremely cheerful. It was just lovely overall.

The Wilcox is beautiful. It is convenient to town- just a short walk to shopping and dining. Beautiful town. All the staff members were extremely cheerful. It was just lovely overall.

Dirty bathrooms and room. Have stayed here before and it was great. Not this time and when we expressed our concerns we were met with an attitude. For $500 for an overnight stay plus dinner I expected more. Lesson learned. The food and wait staff were top notch though.

Dirty bathrooms and room. Have stayed here before and it was great. Not this time and when we expressed our concerns we were met with an attitude. For $500 for an overnight stay plus dinner I expected more. Lesson learned. The food and wait staff were top notch though.

I don't get why Travel and Leisure rates this so highly. It's basically a house. A house on the train tracks. It came through at 8am. Some other din started at 7am then vacuuming at 9am. There is all no there here. Just an uncleaned tiny pool. Views are terrible. Room wasn't available a minute before deadline. And it's middle of the week. Hire another minimum wage employee. They seem to be working as early as 9am. It drives me crazy that the worlds most expensive and self described guest focused hotels are the ones that have the shortest stays because they can't efficiently clean a room. Volume button on tv doesn't work. Air system doesn't have heat or cold. Just up or down. Didnt feel like hot air was coming out. Still felt cold. At least vent didnt blast air right in your face. Spider and hornet in room. Room is cute. Parking is in front. Curtain blocked most light. A little hard to find. Take Laurens (sp?) to Park and then Dewberry (I think) over tiny bridge. Aiken is also no great shakes.

I don't get why Travel and Leisure rates this so highly. It's basically a house. A house on the train tracks. It came through at 8am. Some other din started at 7am then vacuuming at 9am. There is all no there here. Just an uncleaned tiny pool. Views are terrible. Room wasn't available a minute before deadline. And it's middle of the week. Hire another minimum wage employee. They seem to be working as early as 9am. It drives me crazy that the worlds most expensive and self described guest focused hotels are the ones that have the shortest stays because they can't efficiently clean a room. Volume button on tv doesn't work. Air system doesn't have heat or cold. Just up or down. Didnt feel like hot air was coming out. Still felt cold. At least vent didnt blast air right in your face. Spider and hornet in room. Room is cute. Parking is in front. Curtain blocked most light. A little hard to find. Take Laurens (sp?) to Park and then Dewberry (I think) over tiny bridge. Aiken is also no great shakes.

Amazing hotel and staff. I was disappointed with my dinner. I ordered baked oysters as an appetizer and the veal parmigiana. The oysters did not taste fresh and the flavor covered with some type of meat. The veal was very tough and I ate only a third of it. The waiter was very friendly and a pleasure. My wife loved her spa experience.

Amazing hotel and staff. I was disappointed with my dinner. I ordered baked oysters as an appetizer and the veal parmigiana. The oysters did not taste fresh and the flavor covered with some type of meat. The veal was very tough and I ate only a third of it. The waiter was very friendly and a pleasure. My wife loved her spa experience.

Charming old inn. Luxurious bedding and pillows.

Charming old inn. Luxurious bedding and pillows.

The history and character, charm of the property and surrounding area

The history and character, charm of the property and surrounding area

The staff was very friendly and helpful and seemed eager to please. Housekeeping did not freshen our room (not sure why, maybe Covid restrictions?) so we ran short on a few things. But other than that, a lovely experience. We always enjoy staying in historic hotels and inns when we travel and the Wilcox will definitely be one of our most memorable.

The staff was very friendly and helpful and seemed eager to please. Housekeeping did not freshen our room (not sure why, maybe Covid restrictions?) so we ran short on a few things. But other than that, a lovely experience. We always enjoy staying in historic hotels and inns when we travel and the Wilcox will definitely be one of our most memorable.

Great [place to stay if you are in Aiken. The owners and staff are super and the food amazing!!

Great [place to stay if you are in Aiken. The owners and staff are super and the food amazing!!

The staff was very attentive. My only dislike was the number of guests allowed in the bar areas without a mask. They should have required cocktail hour held outside. My stay was obviosly during Covid.

The staff was very attentive. My only dislike was the number of guests allowed in the bar areas without a mask. They should have required cocktail hour held outside. My stay was obviosly during Covid.

A charming old hotel in the Deep South. Very welcoming lobby and bar area. Large rooms with exceptionally comfortable beds. Located in the middle of an historic district.

A charming old hotel in the Deep South. Very welcoming lobby and bar area. Large rooms with exceptionally comfortable beds. Located in the middle of an historic district.

A over the top experience. Felt human having the restaurant and bar open during this crazy time. The staff all acknowledged us making us feel special.

A over the top experience. Felt human having the restaurant and bar open during this crazy time. The staff all acknowledged us making us feel special.

The old Wilcox is a nice hotel and a wonderful experience, however due to the Virus there is no ice machines, no ice bucket in the room, no drink glasses.........the pork selection at dinner had a lot of fatty, grisly parts to it....and for a one night's stay there was an additional $25 in tax.... ridiculous! Just the tax alone would make me think about every staying there again.

The old Wilcox is a nice hotel and a wonderful experience, however due to the Virus there is no ice machines, no ice bucket in the room, no drink glasses.........the pork selection at dinner had a lot of fatty, grisly parts to it....and for a one night's stay there was an additional $25 in tax.... ridiculous! Just the tax alone would make me think about every staying there again.

The Total History and Tradition of The Property, and The Staff is OUTSTANDING!!!!!

The Total History and Tradition of The Property, and The Staff is OUTSTANDING!!!!!

Absolutely superb. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the room was gorgeous and very clean, the food was delicious; The Willcox lacks nothing.

Absolutely superb. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the room was gorgeous and very clean, the food was delicious; The Willcox lacks nothing.

The room was beautiful, the staff was great and the stay was quite enjoyable. Hope to do it again soon.

The room was beautiful, the staff was great and the stay was quite enjoyable. Hope to do it again soon.

Love the lobby Staff was excellent Restaurant was great

Love the lobby Staff was excellent Restaurant was great

The whole experience at The Willcox is awesome! Everything from the check-in to the room and its amenities to the restaurant and bar to the exceptional staff. Can't wait to go back!

The whole experience at The Willcox is awesome! Everything from the check-in to the room and its amenities to the restaurant and bar to the exceptional staff. Can't wait to go back!

Parking perfect. Staff extremely nice and welcoming from front desk to bar to dining. Room was very comfortable and well appointed.

Parking perfect. Staff extremely nice and welcoming from front desk to bar to dining. Room was very comfortable and well appointed.

👍 it was very nice great people great food great bar great vibe! Thank you

👍 it was very nice great people great food great bar great vibe! Thank you

The Wilcox is the quintessential Southern Inn. The staff couldn't be more helpful and pleasant. A very comfortable place.

The Wilcox is the quintessential Southern Inn. The staff couldn't be more helpful and pleasant. A very comfortable place.

Wonderful accommodations with great service

Wonderful accommodations with great service

We love this place. It is so warm and welcoming with great service and food.

We love this place. It is so warm and welcoming with great service and food.

The mattress was not very comfortable but other than that our stay was wonderful.

This is a great hotel!

Staff, facility, food quality and overall experience was excellent. Staff very friendly and informative.

The History, Personality, and Ambiance-Excellent Surroundings

The Willcox Inn was amazing, everyone friendly and beyond accommodating. I was staying there because I was looking to move to Aiken from California, just meeting people at the bar whether for drinks or dinner help make my decision an easy one. Love Aiken. I plan on my moving forward with my plans of relocating. Thanks for the push. Dan

Classy southern hotel in a nice, small town. Great staff and food.

I love the Willcox. The service is wonderful. We took the cocktail class and John the bartender was great. The restaurant was also fabulous.