Name: Americas Best Value Inn Aiken
Address: 1204 Richland Avenue West, Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America, Aiken, South Carolina, US
Price range: $53–$463 per night
Rating: 6.05

What guests think

At Days Inn by Wyndham Downtown Aiken, reviews are highly mixed, with frequent complaints about poor cleanliness and worn rooms, but some guests citing a convenient location, bright nighttime lighting, and the possibility of a decent, no-frills stay.

Guests frequently report maintenance issues such as broken lights, plumbing problems, malfunctioning refrigerators or door locks, plus occasional noise and security concerns. Several say the advertised breakfast was not provided, with coffee only. A few mention slow or unhelpful service and refund difficulties during problems or outages. Expect a basic, low-cost stay with notable compromises.

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Facilities

Facilities appear limited; several reviews mention bright exterior lighting at night, while a few note the lobby being closed with check-in handled outside. One guest also flagged the Wi-Fi as unsafe.

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henry

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Filthy. Couch cover (not upholstery) didn't fit and had smudge hand prints on it. Bathtub looked like someone cleaned their pipe over the tub. Area was dark with people just hanging around. Looked and felt like a drug users connection place. Office was locked with a bell to ring as if they wanted a little protection too. We looked at the unit and walked right out. The person at the desk told us to talk to expedia regarding a refund. He had nothing to do with outside parties booking the hotel. Felt very unsafe.

4

Thomas B Jr

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was outside..NO OPEN LOBBY. We were shown two rooms..we ended up taking the second room. The room was not clean, it smelled and bathroom was not clean. The tub/shower was badly Staind. We didn't use it.. we were very disappointed especially since it was a HILTON PROPERTY/ Days Inn. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.

8

Tamekia

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great quick stay and secure area with bright lighting on the property.

6

Courtney

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was very slow. Our room was average, the bathroom was old and dirty (peeling grout/seams, two small, dead cockroaches) The property is well lit which provides some sense of security since it seems like many workers and people live here longer term. Honestly my expectations were pretty low and it got the job done for our one night stay for a horse show.

4

Kevin

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The light didn't work in the bathroom, the bathtub was plugged, the refrigerator was frozen up. I turned it down and it melted over the floor, the internet connection was deemed unsafe by my software. Sometime during the night someone marred my truck.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring problem, with many reports of dirty rooms and bathrooms, stained linens, flies or cockroaches, and poor upkeep. A few guests did note clean rooms, but overall standards appear poor.

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TERESA

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was filthy! I don't think the floors and shower have been cleaned in months

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Amanda

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Stay away! There were stains that looked like blood stains on the floor and the shower curtain. I had pre-paid and booked for 4 night but checked out after the first night and they would not give me a refund. Expedia’s customer support was great and is trying to get it refunded.

4

Thomas B Jr

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was outside..NO OPEN LOBBY. We were shown two rooms..we ended up taking the second room. The room was not clean, it smelled and bathroom was not clean. The tub/shower was badly Staind. We didn't use it.. we were very disappointed especially since it was a HILTON PROPERTY/ Days Inn. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.

2

Alexia

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Unclean sheets with semen stains on the sheets and walls.

6

Courtney

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was very slow. Our room was average, the bathroom was old and dirty (peeling grout/seams, two small, dead cockroaches) The property is well lit which provides some sense of security since it seems like many workers and people live here longer term. Honestly my expectations were pretty low and it got the job done for our one night stay for a horse show.

2

Alyse

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was rough, the guy act the lobby was nice (although hard to understand). The room had flies, everything looked sorta stained. Luckily, he didn't challenge me much on a refund snd we found another hotel.

2

Lisa

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Do NOT stay at this hotel! It was nasty, lots of creepy, homeless people wandering around, only one light bulb worked, there were no lamp shades, bed sheets had not been changed, it was the dirtiest “motel” I’ve ever booked! We asked for a full refund and the Manager did exactly that, which was nice of him, but I think he’s probably used to refunding money to his guests.

8

Jessica

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean.

6

Brittany

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First and foremost the staff was very friendly and had no issues helping when I locked my key card in the room as soon as my husband and I arrived and they had no issues with letting us check in a little early. However, the cleanliness of the room was below subpar. The carpet was dirty, to the point that it didn’t even look like it had been vacuumed and the couch had a cover on it that was covered in some kind of pet hair, not sure if it was cat or dog but, we couldn’t even sit on it and I didn’t dare remove the cover to see what kind of condition the couch was in. The bed was clean and comfortable but, the paper thin cover that was on it, barely covered the entirety of the bed. The refrigerator/freezer didn’t work so there was no way to keep our drinks cold. Also, this is a hotel that people apparently live at and can rent by the week. Looked as if a lot of drug addicts live there but, there wasn’t too much noise or traffic. I wouldn’t suggest anyone stay here nor will we ever return.

4

Virginia

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I got in late in the evening, but check in was fairly fast. I'd pre-paid for two nights, and ended up staying one and walking away from my money for the second. The room was, to put it mildly, a mess. Food on the floor near the nightstand and in the bathroom, brown liquid on the wall, human waste on the toilet seat, oil stained sheets, burns in the covers, lighting fixtures loose, and wet towels in the bathroom. I WAS offered another room, however, I made a reservation elsewhere and slept in my own sleeping bag on the bed. The air conditioner worked very well, and a hotel staff member was quick to come view my concerns near midnight.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and in need of maintenance, with repeated issues like broken lights, plumbing problems, malfunctioning refrigerators, faulty door locks, and worn furnishings. Some note basic comforts such as working A/C or a decent bed, but noise can be a problem.

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DEWEY

Apr 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old, dirty and run down.

6

Alyssa

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quit but they need to update maybe put a jacuzzi in a room

2

Jennifer

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn't stay i left it was a nasty bathroom and the toilet wouldn't flush you had to stick your hand in the back of toilet to get it to flush and we didn't feel safe there

4

Kevin

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The light didn't work in the bathroom, the bathtub was plugged, the refrigerator was frozen up. I turned it down and it melted over the floor, the internet connection was deemed unsafe by my software. Sometime during the night someone marred my truck.

6

Henry

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine for a cheap hotel

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Stephen

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Door key never worked. Old and not very clean room. Looked like weekly and monthly rooms are rented out which I’ve found to not be a good thing!

4

Wade

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs renovation

6

Brittany

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First and foremost the staff was very friendly and had no issues helping when I locked my key card in the room as soon as my husband and I arrived and they had no issues with letting us check in a little early. However, the cleanliness of the room was below subpar. The carpet was dirty, to the point that it didn’t even look like it had been vacuumed and the couch had a cover on it that was covered in some kind of pet hair, not sure if it was cat or dog but, we couldn’t even sit on it and I didn’t dare remove the cover to see what kind of condition the couch was in. The bed was clean and comfortable but, the paper thin cover that was on it, barely covered the entirety of the bed. The refrigerator/freezer didn’t work so there was no way to keep our drinks cold. Also, this is a hotel that people apparently live at and can rent by the week. Looked as if a lot of drug addicts live there but, there wasn’t too much noise or traffic. I wouldn’t suggest anyone stay here nor will we ever return.

4

Virginia

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I got in late in the evening, but check in was fairly fast. I'd pre-paid for two nights, and ended up staying one and walking away from my money for the second. The room was, to put it mildly, a mess. Food on the floor near the nightstand and in the bathroom, brown liquid on the wall, human waste on the toilet seat, oil stained sheets, burns in the covers, lighting fixtures loose, and wet towels in the bathroom. I WAS offered another room, however, I made a reservation elsewhere and slept in my own sleeping bag on the bed. The air conditioner worked very well, and a hotel staff member was quick to come view my concerns near midnight.

4

Valerie

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was there for work and was supposed to get a non smoking room when got there was informed that would be $50 cash extra. There was people fighting in the room next to mine so loud I could hear them. Stains on the towels no washcloths. Cigarette burns on everything even the toilet seat. I was told they had free breakfast that was just coffee no breakfast at all. Everything they offered was a lie. Very deceiving in their advertising

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: some guests found staff friendly, helpful, and responsive, while others reported slow check-in, unhelpful management, unexpected charges, and difficulty obtaining refunds during problems.

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henry

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Filthy. Couch cover (not upholstery) didn't fit and had smudge hand prints on it. Bathtub looked like someone cleaned their pipe over the tub. Area was dark with people just hanging around. Looked and felt like a drug users connection place. Office was locked with a bell to ring as if they wanted a little protection too. We looked at the unit and walked right out. The person at the desk told us to talk to expedia regarding a refund. He had nothing to do with outside parties booking the hotel. Felt very unsafe.

2

Patricia

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They had a power outage and sent us away but wouldn't issue a refund. Very unprofessional

6

Courtney

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was very slow. Our room was average, the bathroom was old and dirty (peeling grout/seams, two small, dead cockroaches) The property is well lit which provides some sense of security since it seems like many workers and people live here longer term. Honestly my expectations were pretty low and it got the job done for our one night stay for a horse show.

8

Erik

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Evelyn was very helpful on check in. Location was difficult to get to.

2

Alyse

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was rough, the guy act the lobby was nice (although hard to understand). The room had flies, everything looked sorta stained. Luckily, he didn't challenge me much on a refund snd we found another hotel.

2

Lisa

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Do NOT stay at this hotel! It was nasty, lots of creepy, homeless people wandering around, only one light bulb worked, there were no lamp shades, bed sheets had not been changed, it was the dirtiest “motel” I’ve ever booked! We asked for a full refund and the Manager did exactly that, which was nice of him, but I think he’s probably used to refunding money to his guests.

2

Karen

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Not sure about cleanliness or anything. Our room was not available when we arrived because the previous guests did not vacate the premises. Other room offered was not suitable for our needs and smelled funny. Manager acted as if I was troubling him when I asked questions. Ended up having to stay somewhere else.

6

Brittany

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First and foremost the staff was very friendly and had no issues helping when I locked my key card in the room as soon as my husband and I arrived and they had no issues with letting us check in a little early. However, the cleanliness of the room was below subpar. The carpet was dirty, to the point that it didn’t even look like it had been vacuumed and the couch had a cover on it that was covered in some kind of pet hair, not sure if it was cat or dog but, we couldn’t even sit on it and I didn’t dare remove the cover to see what kind of condition the couch was in. The bed was clean and comfortable but, the paper thin cover that was on it, barely covered the entirety of the bed. The refrigerator/freezer didn’t work so there was no way to keep our drinks cold. Also, this is a hotel that people apparently live at and can rent by the week. Looked as if a lot of drug addicts live there but, there wasn’t too much noise or traffic. I wouldn’t suggest anyone stay here nor will we ever return.

4

Virginia

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I got in late in the evening, but check in was fairly fast. I'd pre-paid for two nights, and ended up staying one and walking away from my money for the second. The room was, to put it mildly, a mess. Food on the floor near the nightstand and in the bathroom, brown liquid on the wall, human waste on the toilet seat, oil stained sheets, burns in the covers, lighting fixtures loose, and wet towels in the bathroom. I WAS offered another room, however, I made a reservation elsewhere and slept in my own sleeping bag on the bed. The air conditioner worked very well, and a hotel staff member was quick to come view my concerns near midnight.

4

Valerie

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was there for work and was supposed to get a non smoking room when got there was informed that would be $50 cash extra. There was people fighting in the room next to mine so loud I could hear them. Stains on the towels no washcloths. Cigarette burns on everything even the toilet seat. I was told they had free breakfast that was just coffee no breakfast at all. Everything they offered was a lie. Very deceiving in their advertising

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Location

By car, some guests found it convenient and felt the area was safe or well lit, but others said it’s not actually downtown and can be hard to reach. Several also mentioned the surroundings feeling sketchy.

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henry

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Filthy. Couch cover (not upholstery) didn't fit and had smudge hand prints on it. Bathtub looked like someone cleaned their pipe over the tub. Area was dark with people just hanging around. Looked and felt like a drug users connection place. Office was locked with a bell to ring as if they wanted a little protection too. We looked at the unit and walked right out. The person at the desk told us to talk to expedia regarding a refund. He had nothing to do with outside parties booking the hotel. Felt very unsafe.

2

Jennifer

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn't stay i left it was a nasty bathroom and the toilet wouldn't flush you had to stick your hand in the back of toilet to get it to flush and we didn't feel safe there

10

Tyrone

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient

8

Tamekia

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great quick stay and secure area with bright lighting on the property.

6

Courtney

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was very slow. Our room was average, the bathroom was old and dirty (peeling grout/seams, two small, dead cockroaches) The property is well lit which provides some sense of security since it seems like many workers and people live here longer term. Honestly my expectations were pretty low and it got the job done for our one night stay for a horse show.

4

Andrew

Mar 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel named "Downtown Aiken Days Inn" is nowhere near downtown Aiken. Driving distance, not walking distance. The name is purposely misleading.

8

Erik

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Evelyn was very helpful on check in. Location was difficult to get to.

2

Lisa

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Do NOT stay at this hotel! It was nasty, lots of creepy, homeless people wandering around, only one light bulb worked, there were no lamp shades, bed sheets had not been changed, it was the dirtiest “motel” I’ve ever booked! We asked for a full refund and the Manager did exactly that, which was nice of him, but I think he’s probably used to refunding money to his guests.

4

Courtney

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very outdated, kind of dirty. A little sketchy.

8

:Lisa

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was conveniently located and safe. The towels need to be updated. They wer very thin and not enough.

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Dining

Multiple reviews report that the advertised breakfast was not available, with only coffee offered. No other consistent dining feedback appears in the reviews.

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Jessica

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

They never cleaned, and the info said breakfast included and only gave coffee, Expedia told me to give a credit to buy it and I never received it

10

Virginia

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and good nights sleep. No breakfast offered as in ad on expedia.

4

Valerie

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was there for work and was supposed to get a non smoking room when got there was informed that would be $50 cash extra. There was people fighting in the room next to mine so loud I could hear them. Stains on the towels no washcloths. Cigarette burns on everything even the toilet seat. I was told they had free breakfast that was just coffee no breakfast at all. Everything they offered was a lie. Very deceiving in their advertising

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Month	Average price
January	$107
February	$131
March	$102
April	$77
May	$58
June	$73
July	$60
August	$65
September	$54
October	$53
November	$55
December	$50

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $73	9 $54	10 $54	11 $54	12 $54
13 $54	14 $54	15 $53	16 $54	17 $54	18 $54	19 $54
20 $54	21 $54	22 $54	23 $54	24 $53	25 $60	26 $54
27 $54	28 $54	29 $54	30 $54

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $405	2 $407	3 $462
4 $407	5 $407	6 $463	7 $463	8 $463	9 $407	10 $463
11 $463	12 $463	13 $463	14 $463	15 $463	16 $463	17 $407
18 $463	19 $407	20 $463	21 $463	22 $463	23 $407	24 $407
25 $404	26 $407	27 $443	28 $463	29 $443	30 $463	31 $463

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