Garner Hotel Aiken South by IHG

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Garner
7.4 (391 reviews)
1002 Monterey Drive , Aiken , US
+1 803-644-9900

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Pets allowed
Outdoor pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Consistently praised cleanliness of rooms and linens
Friendly, helpful front-desk staff (multiple named employees)
Convenient, central location near restaurants and stores
Good value / affordable; several guests noted strong value
Comfortable beds and quiet in many rooms
Pool and 24/7 coffee appreciated
Cons:
Repeated complaints about breakfast quality and limited selection
No fitness center / limited fitness amenities
Some room maintenance issues (loud bed spring, bathroom door, second bed repairs)
Occasional noise (alarms next door) and humidity/damp sheets in some rooms
Daily pet fee noted by at least one guest
Laundry requires quarters / limited trash disposal options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple guests repeatedly called out that rooms, sheets and public areas were very clean; several reviews explicitly state 'very clean' and 'rooms are very clean'.
Service
9
Numerous positive mentions of front-desk staff (Nicole, Tabitha, Kristian) being friendly, helpful and accommodating; several guests recommended staff for praise or a raise.
Location
8.5
Many guests cited a convenient, central location near restaurants, stores and USC-Aiken; proximity to businesses and attractions was repeatedly praised.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms were described as clean and comfortable but several functional issues were noted (loud bed spring, bathroom door not shutting, small rooms, occasional humidity/damp sheets and maintenance needed).
Amenities
6.8
Mixed notes: guests appreciated pool and 24/7 coffee, but several called out lack of a fitness center, laundry coin availability and lobby fans suggesting dampness concerns.
Value for Money
8.2
Multiple reviewers stated the hotel offered good value and affordability; explicit comments like 'Best hotel around for the value' and intention to return as a VIP support a strong value perception.
Food and Beverage
5
Consistent negative feedback about the breakfast: poor selection, unappetizing sausage/bacon, requests for pancakes/waffles, and overall 'average at best' comments.
Overall Experience
6.7
Overall stays were generally positive due to cleanliness, service and location, but recurring issues with breakfast, some room maintenance problems and occasional noise/humidity tempered guest experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:11

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Thoroughbred Country near Augusta, the Sleep Inn hotel in Aiken, SC offers easy access to popular attractions like the Aiken Mall, Rose Hill Estate, and Augusta National Golf Club.

Amenities Galore
Enjoy a range of amenities including a free hot breakfast, high-speed internet, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests also have complimentary access to Gold's Gym during their stay.

Ideal for Business and Leisure
Whether you're here for work or play, our hotel caters to all. Business travelers will appreciate services like copy and fax machines, while leisure guests can explore nearby wineries and historic districts.

Book your stay at the Sleep Inn Aiken, SC for a comfortable and convenient experience!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

Please note the nightly service charge is for the in-room safety deposit box.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AGS

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 391 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 6.7
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Brown • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

"Lamar", the concierge? At the desk when I arrived!
Due to the "error" in my original reservation, he diligently, expediently, & PROFESSIONALLY fixed my issue and had me comfortably in a room within minutes!
His performance was OUTSTANDING no doubt!
Honestly, it's ONLY because of him that I will consider returning to that property, on my next visit with my 83 yr old Auntie (who lives in Johnston)!
The rest of the staff was also more than exceptional for sure

Cons:

The difficulty I experienced with "Booking" in regards to correcting the error
It took me OVER a month to get a "live" agent to address & respond to my needs

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gr
8
It was exactly what we expected
Pros:

Affordable, kind staff, clean rooms, good location

Cons:

The breakfast

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Good location good choice of restaurants very clean the bed was very good.

Cons:

I did not like the breakfast where I come from The bacon comes in strips and not bacon bits and the sausage comes in patties or links but there's look like dog kibble. It did not look very appetizing to me so I didn't try it.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
9
my stay was great, The room was fantastic. The staff was excellent.. It needs a fitness facility ..
Pros:

the room was clean and fresh

Cons:

did not have a fitness center,

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Thresa • couple • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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lisa • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel and friendly front staff and clean hotel comfortable beds

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Laci • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Location and rooms were clean

Cons:

Daily pet fee

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Mahoney • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Linda • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jessica Jones • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The stay

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • us
7
Pros:

Hallway was nice and cool. Room Clean.

Cons:

Work being done in the room needs to be finished. The bathroom door doesn't shut and needs a plane taken to it. Otherwise the room was good.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Herbert • couple • us
9
Best hotel around for the value
Pros:

The rooms are very clean

Cons:

The lobby had several huge fans placed making it seem as though there was a dampness problem

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • us
6
Decent place with loud alarms in next room
Pros:

Continent location

Cons:

Room next door had alarms going off at 420 am for a long time and woke us both up and then went off again for a long time.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Steluta Madalina • solo_traveller • ro
10
Pros:

It's perfect everything!!!

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Pate • family_with_children • us
8
Will stay again, convenient location for my need
Pros:

Loved the clean, pressed sheets and pillow cases

Cons:

Breakfast meat 🥓

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Martel • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

N/a

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee