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The Willcox

100 Colleton Avenue SW, Aiken, SC 29801
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Beaufort, SC
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We chose the Wilcox based on the excellent reviews on T/A. Our hostest suggested calling a few days ahead with our menu selection. My wife chose the Maryland crab cakes and I opted for a sIrloin steak, med rare. We reserved for a Saturday night of the bluegrass festival and hoped it would not be too crowded. To our surprise... More

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17 May 2013

These people did not dine with us. Everything they claim in this review is a lie. We have cameras in our dining room that show we had a full restaurant at the time they are suggesting they were the only one's in the dining room. We do not suggest guests pre-order their dinner prior to arrival. We do not carry... More

Newmarket, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We arrived Thursday and were pleased to find an fantastic Jazz band playing so we cozied up on a big couch, enjoyed some wine and great paté. The room was gorgeous and the bed was so comfortable I had the best night sleep I had had in a long time. The rocking chairs on the front porch made a splendid... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

I have stayed at The Willcox 4 or 5 times in the last 2 years, with the most recent trip a month ago. Once for a getaway with my husband, the rest of the time with our 2 kids in tow. The weekend we spent as a couple was fantastic. We stayed in the Churchill suite - beautiful, private and... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Although we live local hubby made plans for us to stay for a special weekend and while the spa, people and personality of the hotel stands out, it doesn't quite hit 5 star, it's the little yet obvious misses in up keep that surprised me, old paint, worn furniture, towels with ragged edges... I guess the worst part is our... More

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Willcox1898, General Manager at The Willcox, responded to this review
14 May 2013

We very much appreciate our guest's feedback and constructive criticism. In this example, unfortunately the A/C did freeze up in this guests room Saturday evening and we could not get anyone to fix it before morning. A fan was brought up to the room in an effort to make the guests more comfortable. We would have liked to move these... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We booked 12/24/12-12/27/12. The management was on vacation those dates. I ordered and paid $75 for a 7' - 8' Christmas tree. I got there and it was under 5'. Staff said 'what do you expect, I ran all over Aiken today (12/24) and this is all there was, we can't store trees ya know.' I brought my Marine sons... More

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Bluffton, South Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. The hotel and the rooms have old fashion charm. We stayed in the Washington Suite, which is 2 spacious rooms. One is the usual large bed room and very spacious bathroom. The adjacent large room has an additional TV as well as, a couch and chairs. We stayed only one night, it was... More

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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I just returned from several nights at the Willcox and found it to be an unforgettable experience. It is beautifully decorated and the rooms are comfortable and welcoming. We also had an amazing dinner in the restaurant and the staff was more than helpful, even to the point of giving me a beautiful cane when they discovered I had fallen... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

Crafted from a gilded age, this historic hotel is a true hidden gem. The lost art of actual service is ever-present from a highly skilled staff: from the receptionist, to the bartenders, waiters, managers, highly accomplished international chefs and of course, the friendly husband and wife owners. Every effort is taken to make sure that each visit is a special... More

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New York City, New York
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18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We have just returned from our fifth or sixth stay at The Willcox, and it was mostly a pleasure. The hotel is still beautiful and well managed. The rooms are large and comfortable; the food is good; the pool is pretty (but freezing still, in April). The staff is always warm and welcoming, and housekeeping does an excellent job in... More

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Willcox1898, General Manager at The Willcox, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Dear Lucinda, Thank you for being such a loyal customer and repeat guest. We truly appreciate you as a customer and we appreciate the time that you took to write your comments on the hotel. We take great pride in our customer service and our historic hotel. When a guest makes suggestions and comments we take them seriously and look... More

Williamsburg, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This is really a world class hotel in a small town. Totally unpretentious and very elegant, our stay here was a delight from beginning to end. The staff could not have been more considerate and helpful (I was sick when we stayed there) and we loved the sitting area downstairs where it seems like much of the community gathers for... More

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Also Known As:
The Willcox Hotel
The Willcox Hotel Aiken
Address: 100 Colleton Avenue SW, Aiken, SC 29801
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Aiken
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
No. 32 Best Hotel in The World ~ Travel + Leisure 2012 - The Willcox, a little hotel in a town that is the essence of the new South. Romantic, warm, extraordinarily comfortable and filled with a sense of history that takes you back to simpler times. Gracious, genteel, understated, yet sophisticated and hospitable, The Willcox is the quintessential Southern experience. Come and join us, we would love to share it with you. ... more   less 
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