THE WILLCOX Four-poster beds, plush bathrobes and luxurious linens set the scene for pampering at this circa 1898 hotel in Aiken. Unwind with a massage in the spa, listen to live music in the lobby bar and order an Angus beef filet served with truffle cream at the restaurant. WENTWORTH MANSION THE BELMONT INN Take in views of the square of Historic Abbeville from the veranda of this hotel dating back to 1903, originally a railroad hotel and a place for vaudeville stars to rest overnight . Book one of the colorful, quirky rooms and grab a drink at Tinker’s Alley before heading to the nearby opera house . IN sTYLE 46 Stay Once home to cotton HISTORIC HOTELS, INNS AND B&BS Immerse yourself in legendary Southern hospitality while experiencing South Carolina’s rich heritage when you stay at impeccably preserved historic properties throughout the state, from a Gilded Age mansion in the city to a charming bed and breakfast in the mountains. magnate Francis Silas Rodgers, this 21-room historic mansion nods to Charleston’s opulent Gilded Age . Marvel at Tiffany stained glass, Italian crystal chandeliers and marble fireplaces, and then indulge in artfully presented Lowcountry cuisine at Circa 1886 restaurant .