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The Willcox

4.7(1,102)
Hotel

About

The Willcox is a refined 19th-century hotel in downtown Aiken, blending historic charm with modern luxury. Its elegant restaurant serves standout dishes like filet steaks and lemon lavender crème brûlée, perfect for intimate dinners or client meals.

Beyond dining, the venue offers a posh spa and a saltwater pool, creating a serene setting for team relaxation or executive retreats. The Willcox’s combination of heritage and hospitality makes it a distinctive choice for small business events and multi-night stays.

Best for

  • Executive retreats with spa and pool access
  • Elegant client dinners in historic setting
  • Upscale business lunches downtown

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Refined 19th-century property in downtown Aiken
Historic Setting
Refined 19th-century property in downtown Aiken
The Willcox is a historic hotel with deep local roots, reportedly frequented by Franklin Roosevelt, offering guests a sense of place and heritage in the heart of the city.
Saltwater pool with poolside dining
Outdoor Amenities
Saltwater pool with poolside dining
Guests can enjoy meals by the saltwater swimming pool, blending relaxed outdoor ambiance with the hotel’s elegant dining experience.
Highly praised restaurant with standout desserts
Culinary Excellence
Highly praised restaurant with standout desserts
The on-site restaurant is celebrated for its refined atmosphere and memorable dishes, including a notably acclaimed lemon lavender crème brûlée and excellent steaks.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 1,102 reviews