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  • TRAVEL & LEISURE

    No 7 Inn in Continental USA, 2025
    Top 500 Award, 2025
    No 75 Best Hotel in the World, 2024
    No 5 Best Hotel in the USA, 2024
    Top 500 Award, 2024
    No 2 Best Resort Hotel in the South, 2023
    No 4 Best Resort Hotel in the South, 2022
    No 4 Best Hotel in South Carolina, 2021
    No 10 Best Resort Hotel in the South, 2020
    No 12 Best Hotel in the South, 2019
    Top 10 Resort Hotels in the American South, 2018
    No 45 Best Hotel in the World, 2017
    No 8 Best Resort Hotel in the USA, 2017
    No 2 Best Resort Hotel in the South, 2017
    No 7 Best Hotel in the World, 2016
    No 2 Best Hotel in the Continental U.S., 2016
    No 1 Best Resort Hotel in the South, 2016
    Top 50 Best Hotels in the World, 2015
    Top 50 Hotel in the World, 2014
    Travel + Leisure 500, 2014
    No 7 Inns & Small Lodges in the USA, 2013
    No 1 Inns & Small Lodges in South Carolina, 2013
    No 32 Best Hotel in the World, 2012
    Top 10 Small Lodge in the USA, 2012
  • WINE SPECTATOR

    Award of Excellence 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • OPENTABLE

    Diners' Choice Award 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024


  • Guest Reviews


    I have stayed in many luxury hotels all over the world. There is no doubt that The Willcox is offering what “standard” luxury hotels can’t offer... the feeling of being home. —GUEST

  • The Willcox...nestled in the heart of thoroughbred horse country... was a favorite haunt of the Astors, Vanderbilts, Whitneys and Harrimans. Most of the guest accommodations feature high ceilings, fireplaces, period antiques, feather beds and plush baths... Rocking chairs line the front porch... A small exercise room and day spa round out the offerings. —ANDREW HARPER HIDEAWAY REPORT “BEST OF THE UNITED STATES”

  • Guests return to The Willcox, where time slows down to a more relaxed pace – they’ll find a rocking chair for resting their day-trip bones, a guestroom spilling over with modern-day comforts, and a hearty helping of Southern hospitality. —HOME & GARDEN MAGAZINE

  • The Willcox recalls an age when times were simpler but the pleasures of the season were celebrated with flair. —THE ATLANTA JOURNAL- CONSTITUTION

  • What I loved most, other than my huge addictive bed, was just going for a walk around that lovely little town and then returning to the hotel. Stepping inside the foyer, every time it took my breath away a little, the high ceilings, the long couches, the beautiful antiques. Like coming back home, to the kind of Southern home I’ve always wanted. The staff remembered my name and what I like to drink from the last time I was here. The food was close to divine. There’s not another place like this. —GUEST
 
  • CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER

    Top 25 Hotels in the South, 2024
    No 20 Hotel in the South, 2023
    No 11 Best Hotels in the South, 2021
    No 7 Best Hotel in the South, 2020
    No 11 Best Hotel in the South, 2019
    No 57 Best Hotel in the USA, 2018
    No 5 Best Hotel in the South, 2018
    No 63 Best Hotel in the USA, 2017
    No 5 Best Hotel in the South, 2017
    No 54 Best Hotel in the USA, 2016
    No 7 Best Hotel in the South, 2016
    No 49 Best Hotel in the World, 2015
    No 4 Best Hotel in the USA, 2015
    No 1 in the South, 2015
    No 13 Best Hotel in the USA, 2014
    Top 15 Hotel Spas in the USA, 2014
    Top 10 Perfect Vacations, 2014
    Gold List, 2014
    Top 55 Best Hotels in the World, 2013
    No 4 Best Hotel in the South, 2013
    No 13 Best Hotel in the USA, 2013
    No 14 Business Travel Hotel in the US, 2013
    No 22 Best Hotel in the South, 2012
    No 49 Small Hotel in the US, 2011
  • SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE

    Best Place for a Cocktail, 2023
    No 8 Best Resort Hotel in SC, 2023
    No 1 Best Hotel in the South, 2019
    No 2 Best Hotel in the South, 2018








  • We had a wonderful stay last weekend! My daughter and I were in town for a horse show – first time in Aiken. We stayed one night in Augusta (you were booked) and had to flee because of a less than stellar situation. I called and the nicest lady told me there was one room left, a suite and she would get it ready for us. When we walked in the door we felt at home instantly. Beautiful lobby, people enjoying dinner and drinks, the sweetest lady at the front desk. Treats for my daughter and my dog and champagne for me – turndown service upstairs followed by a beautiful dinner. The food and ambiance were perfect. We slept wonderfully and woke up to enjoy a perfect breakfast, a swim in the pool and then shopping downtown. Thank you for welcoming us to your wonderful hotel! Who knew that one of our favorite hotels would be in Aiken SC?! —GUEST


  • We’ve been coming to the Willcox for the past 20 years. It’s the retreat to renew our spirits. Thank you for always being a lovely place to stay. Oh, and I love the pool!! —GUEST


  • We’ve long been patrons of the restaurant but, being locals, we’d never stayed overnight. We treated ourselves to an overnight and what a perfect way it was to spend our 57th wedding anniversary! The room was large and beautifully appointed. The bathroom was a dream...so clean and spacious with excellent linens. The staff from the front desk to housekeeping are friendly and welcoming. If you’ve never stayed there because you’re a local, I highly recommend a staycation. —GUEST
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