Hilton Garden Inn Aiken  

In Aiken, South Carolina—minutes from Aiken Mall and Aiken Exchange and about 3.5 miles from historic downtown. Ten minutes from Aiken Municipal Airport and a few miles from Augusta National Golf Club, the hotel sits in one of the area’s top golf communities and thoroughbred country. Nearby attractions include Hopeland Gardens, Hitchcock Woods, Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, Village at Whiskey Shopping Center and Virginia Acres Park.

Modern, no-nonsense rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, 42-inch LCD TVs and MP3 docking stations. Private bathrooms feature bathtubs and designer toiletries; rooms include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers. The lobby’s fireplace and a small gift shop add easy Southern charm.

Swim in the outdoor (and indoor) pool, soak in the spa tub, or hit the 24-hour fitness center. Complimentary wired and wireless internet and free self-parking keep things simple and convenient—wake up close to rolling fairways and explore the town with ease.

A business center, express check-out and 1,450 sq ft of flexible meeting space with meeting rooms make this a solid pick for events and work trips. A 24-hour front desk and on-site laundry/dry cleaning add practical convenience.

Great American Grill serves American cuisine and features a bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee, and room service runs during limited hours; downtown Aiken’s local eateries are also a short drive away for regional flavors.