THE WILLCOX

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Voted a Top 50 Hotel in the World, A Top 50 Hotel in the U.S., Best Local Hotel, Best Happy Hour, and Best Wait Staff Indulge with a spa treatment.
(1896)

The South's finest hospitality awaits you at The Willcox located in the heart of Aiken, SC. Enjoy a cocktail by the fire in the Lobby Bar, followed with a delicious meal in our Restaurant. Then retire to your guestroom, a comfortable retreat, with period antiques, feather beds and pillows, sumptuous bathrobes, and deep soaking tubs.

10/16/2026

Before the holiday season makes its demands, allow yourself the luxury of a morning spent entirely at your own pleasure.

At The Willcox, that might mean breakfast beneath the covers, sunlight through the curtains, and absolutely no reason to consult the clock.

10/15/2026

Aiken polo is a tradition Geoff Ellis knows well, both on the field and beyond it. Watch as he reflects on his own history with the sport, its enduring place in Aiken, and what the next chapter holds for the Aiken Polo Club.

10/14/2026

For National Dessert Day, we’re giving the final course its due. Our catering menu includes plenty worth saving room for, including a Flourless Chocolate Torte with roasted hazelnuts, salted caramel sauce, and cream.

Contact [email protected] or call 803.648.1898 to learn more about our catering options.

10/12/2026

Our Fall Newsletter takes you to Whitney Field for a conversation about Aiken Polo Club with Geoff Ellis, into the history of The Willcox with Lauren Virgo, and inside the home of artist and animal advocate Georgianna “Girl” Conger. There’s more to discover along the way, including what’s growing in our garden, where Mobie has been turning up, and a proper autumn cocktail to finish.

Read our Fall Newsletter at the link in our bio. To have future issues delivered straight to your inbox, visit our website, scroll to the bottom of the page, and select Newsletter to sign up.

10/11/2026

Staying in has its advantages. The Willcox’s Peak Renewal Experience brings HigherDOSE and Therabody wellness therapies to your room, including infrared sauna blankets for deep relaxation and Theragun percussion therapy to ease tired muscles. A little modern luxury for a quieter end to the day.

Explore The Spa’s in-room enhancements: thewillcox.com/experience-enhancements

10/08/2026

Aiken shows its heart in the causes it stands behind. The Willcox is proud to support The Bridge 2 Home and its work providing a safe haven for local young victims of s*x trafficking.

On Saturday, October 17, Run for Freedom gives our community a way to stand behind that mission. Every registration and donation helps The Bridge 2 Home continue supporting these young lives on their journey toward safety and freedom. Register here: runsignup.com/Race/SC/Aiken/TheBridge2HomeRunforFreedom5KFunRun

10/07/2026

Fall in Aiken has a way of bringing people back to The Living Room, where familiar faces gather and glasses are raised.

It’s all part of the season here.

10/06/2026

We’re honored to share that The Willcox has been named one of the Top 15 Hotels in the South in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from you. To everyone who voted, has stayed with us, or returns to The Willcox year after year, thank you. Your support has carried us through generations, and we are grateful to continue welcoming you through our doors.

10/05/2026

Sunday plans, the Aiken way. Start at historic Whitney Field with VIP Pavilion tickets for two and your own Railside Tailgate Spot, then make your way back to The Willcox after the final chukker. With your room waiting and breakfast the next morning, there’s no need to hurry home.

Our Polo The Willcox Way Package is available for Sunday stays during the spring and fall, with rates beginning at $499 per night before taxes.

Reserve your stay at thewillcox.com/contact-us-packages/ or call 803.648.1898.

10/04/2026

Eighteen holes may settle the score, but rarely the afternoon. On National Golf Lovers Day, we’re raising a glass to one of Aiken’s longstanding pursuits—and to the well-practiced tradition of following a round with a drink at The Willcox.

Address

100 Colleton Avenue SW
Aiken, SC
29801

Website

http://www.thewillcox.com/

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