The Guesthouse Inn features 140 guest rooms with air conditioning, cable television, Internet access and extra towels and bedding. Microwaves and refrigerators are available on request. A 24-hour front desk has a safe deposit box available for valuables. Breakfast is complimentary and coffee is always available in the lobby. Business travelers will appreciate multiple meeting rooms and the on-site business center. Dry cleaning and laundry service is also provided on request.
Visitors to the area should take a trip to the Aiken Brewing Company to sample local micro-brews or enjoy casual dining fare. The Brewing Company is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Or, take a horse-drawn carriage ride through historic Aiken and see a portion of downtown, the training stables and the "Winter Colony." Rides are 70 minutes long and reservations are required.
The Quality Inn Aiken has 68 guest rooms complete with cable television, kitchenettes, VCR and hairdryers. Rooms are non-smoking. Complimentary amenities include breakfast, weekday newspapers and coffee in the lobby. An outdoor swimming pool is available seasonally.
Area attractions include the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, located less than a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Dining options include the Westside Bowery, serving American cuisine and Malia's, serving seafood, steak and salads. Both restaurants are within a three-minute drive from the hotel.
The Country Inn & Suites offers 100 guest rooms. Amenities include air conditioning, cable television, coffeemakers, high-speed Internet, voice mail and wake-up calls. Breakfast, newspapers and coffee are all complimentary. An outdoor swimming pool and fitness center are available for guest use. The lobby features a fireplace, television and microwave. Business amenities include a business center, library and small meeting rooms. This is a smoke-free property.
Wine aficionados should consider a trip to Montmorenci Vineyards or the Aiken Winery. Both offer wine tasting and are within a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Davor's Cafe serves a full menu, has an extensive wine list of over 100 selections and features live acoustic music. The Prime Steakhouse is fine dining, featuring steaks and seafood. Both Davor's and the Prime Steakhouse are within 15 minutes of the hotel.
The Hampton Inn provides guest rooms with air conditioning, cable television, high-speed Internet, microwaves and refrigerators. An outdoor swimming pool and fitness facilities are available for guest use. Corporate travelers can take advantage of the business center and multiple meeting rooms.
Several foxhunts are held in Aiken. Early risers should consider a trip to watch the hunt at any of several locations in and around the area. The hunt season runs from September to March. Steeplechase events are held in the spring and fall at Aiken Steeplechase. Dining in the area includes the Curry Pot, which features spicy Indian cuisine, and Riley's Whitby Bull, which offers fine dining in an elegant atmosphere. Both are located within 10 minutes from the hotel.
