The Willcox
South Carolina · United States
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Character and identity
A small Gilded Age survivor in Aiken's Winter Colony, The Willcox has been welcoming Northern escapees since 1900 and still trades on that lineage. Behind grand white columns, 22 rooms sit fully restored with ornamental fireplaces, four-poster beds, hand-stitched pillows, and marble baths. Interiors nod to the town's equestrian culture of steeple chasing, dressage, harness racing, and fox hunting that continues to define Aiken today. The Pheasant Room handles Southern dinners, a posh spa and saltwater pool round out the amenities, and on cold nights staff slip cashmere-covered hot water bottles into the beds.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-minded travellers drawn to historic Southern properties at intimate scale, equestrians in town for the polo, racing or hunt seasons, and anyone who values a personal, staff-led welcome over the anonymity of a larger resort. The on-course Food Truck is a thoughtful touch for golfers and polo-goers.
Should look elsewhere:
Families wanting kids' programming, travellers chasing a buzzy urban scene or extensive dining choice, and anyone who prefers contemporary design or a full beach-and-pool resort footprint. With just one restaurant on site, variety is limited.
Bottom line
The appeal here is period authenticity at boutique scale: a turn-of-the-century house hotel run with genuine warmth, in a town whose equestrian rhythms still set the calendar. Book it for a quiet couples' weekend or to anchor a visit during polo, steeplechase or hunt season, and request a room with a working fireplace if you're coming in winter.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Public internet workstation
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
