Where To Stay In Augusta,GA | The Partridge Inn, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel Thursday 24 August, 2017
Time for another trip! I know I know when am I ever home? Well its good for me to leave Atlanta sometimes and explore within my own State. I got an opportunity to visit Augusta,Ga for the very first time and review The Partridge Inn, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel. I never been to Augusta but I am always open to explore a new city and enjoy a great hotel stay. The Partridge Inn is only 2 hours away from Atlanta so it wasnt a bad drive at all.
Known as “The Grand Hotel of the Classic South,” and beloved by heads of state, business luminaries and celebrities for over a century, The Partridge Inn has undergone an extensive yet careful restoration; allowing guests to not only experience the original 1836 house which remains encompassed within the building, but to also enjoy the comforts and conveniences of a contemporary luxury hotel.
Speaking of a 2 Hour Drive, I drove the 2017 Ford Escape for this Atlanta to Augusta getaway.
I also didn’t go along. I made it a mini girlfiend getaway with my close girl friend Marie! She is still new to the state of Georgia and she was excited to visit Augusta for the first time with me! She loves quick getaways and she loved the idea of also getting out of Atlanta as well for a second.
FUN HOTEL FACTS
The Partridge Inn celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2010. Most notably, in 1923, the hotel’s magnificent ballroom was the site of a dinner for President Warren Harding, an event the Augusta Chronicle described as “the grandest in the history of the city.”
The Partridge Inn has enjoyed visits from many celebrities, golf elites and politicians throughout the years of its existence including Bob Dylan, Crystal Gayle, Reba McIntyre, Curtis Strange, Paul Azinger, Gary Player, Dennis Quaid and James Brown.
The Partridge Inn was the first hotel in Georgia selected for inclusion in Historic Hotels of America, The Partridge Inn is known for its distinctly Southern details, including beautiful verandahs, classic columns, stately magnolia trees and unparalleled personal service.
In its early days, a U.S. Post Office, Summerville Drug Store, Flower Shop, News and Book Shop, Barber Shop, Ladies’ Hairdressing and Manicure Parlor were all conveniently located in the lobby of The Partridge Inn.
All rooms, the restaurant and public areas of the hotel have recently undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation to maintain the southern and historic charm of the property, while incorporating modern day conveniences.
Rooms overlook the Augusta skyline and the garden pool area
The PI Bar & Grill
Live entertainment in the bar lounge Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 10pm
The PI Bar and Grill Serves a variety of cuisine to satisfy the most discerning palate. Chef Dominic Simpson is the one who creates the delicious and unique dishes that are inspired from creole Louisiana meals. Check out some of the dishes below.
Grilled Octopus (app)
Braised Ostrich (app)
Cajun Gumbo (app)
Chicken with asparagus and potatoes (original entree friend chicken with mac and cheese + collard)
I got this option of my meal altered because I didn’t want friend chicken. If you do want a more soul food option this comes with Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese and Collard greens. If you choose to go with a more baked option then you will get this revised version of the meal. Delicious!
New York Cheesecake
BREAKFAST
You can have your choice of breakfast made to order off the menu or do the breakfast buffet. We didnt get a chance to experience brunch, but Sundays its brunch day!
You can choose to eat outside too with plenty of chic decor seating to choose from. Once again the designer of the property paid attention to detail and made to sure to bring lots of modern flair to their furniture even outside as well.
The rooftop Penthouse overlooks all of Augusta and has been voted Best View by readers of Augusta Magazine. The entire 6th floor has a living room, dining area, kitchen, and three bedrooms. Exclusive rooftop Penthouse that has a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and a deck overlooking all of Augusta. This makes up the entire 6th floor. When not booked, the Penthouse bar is open for guests to enjoy a cocktail and a view of the city.
My favorite part of this hotel was definitely the pool. Marie and I definitely chilled out and enjoyed this area quite a few times. It is so pretty and the actual designing of the pool caught our eye.
The pool has as natural blue tone that resembles the oceans verses other standard pools that has the typical electric blue look. The water was never too cold and again the design was beautiful and felt like I was swimming in the sea instead of a pool. More pools should have a natural tone to it. Of course I took some cute poolside photos too.
We really enjoyed The Partridge Inn. This was a great weekend getaway to escape the city of Atlanta to go to Augusta. It was my first time as I said early but it was relaxing and enjoyable thanks to this hotel stay. It was beyond comfortable it felt like home instead of a hotel. I guess The Partridge Inn wanted to make sure to keep its country southern hospitality authentic.
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We love to take short getaway trips to Augusta. We live in Georgia, too, so it’s an easy trip. I think we’ll be staying at Partridge Inn the next time we go.
Augusta sounds like such a great place to stay! We love Georgia, and I’d love to take the family there. Partridge Inn sounds like a wonderful place to stay!
I’m not far so now you’ve got me planning a rode trip there. The space looked amazing. Loved tote swimsuit as well. So glad you ladies had a good time.
It’s tough not to have a great time in a place this awesome! The food definitely takes the cake, everything looks delish! I like the bar and the pool as well.
I like the new Ford Escapes I had a older version. This looks like a great place to run away too. A couple hours is just enough space to make you feel like you deserve a break so why not! The pool was pretty and that food looked delicious.
I have never been to Augusta. Wow that view though. Amazing. Looking through these pics, I still have yet to find someone up here who makes gumbo like they do in the south. I sure miss it.
I’m literally itching to do another road trip and this has given me such inspiration! Looks great and….oh the food! Really must get to the region very soon.
What a wonderful hotel to stay in. Absolutely love the view! and I’m definitely down for trying the Cajun Gumbo yummy. I like the rooftop penthouse too.
The Partridge Inn is an awesome place to stay in Augusta. It would be so nice to stay in a place with so much history! The rooms look so spacious. I love the rooftop penthouse. Perfect place to chill.
That is definitely a beautiful hotel and I love your dress!
I love little escape trips like this and seeing this yummy food only makes me want to be there even more!
Nice post dearie!
I have never been there but I love a place with true southern charm and it looks like you both enjoyed it so much. I’m starving after looking at the food pics so i know I’ll eat good!
I haven’t been to Atlanta in years and had never heard of Augusta. Looks like a great place to stay due to such a rich history. I have never tried Ostrich but it looks good and I would def want to try the gumbo sitting on the roof top.
What a stylish-looking SUV. And what a beautiful hotel by Hilton. The Partridge Inn looks fabulous! Right now I’m in Monterey, California at Embassy Suites by Hilton. Thank you for sharing wonderful lodging information for travel to Augusta, Georgia. Looks like great weather over there!
The hotel is so beautiful! The food and the sweet ride!
I think I would’ve either stayed by the pool or the bar! It’s evident that the hotel has taken time to make sure that the seating area is so relaxing and colourful!
I have never been to August, but I have family that lives in Atlanta. Perhaps the next time we visit them I’ll have to make sure to make a pit stop in Augusta! Thanks for sharing!
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We love to take short getaway trips to Augusta. We live in Georgia, too, so it’s an easy trip. I think we’ll be staying at Partridge Inn the next time we go.
Augusta sounds like such a great place to stay! We love Georgia, and I’d love to take the family there. Partridge Inn sounds like a wonderful place to stay!
Such Southern Charm! Being in Arizona is great but East Coast have such culture and amazing scenery. Great post!
That looks like a great place to stay and the food looks yummy. I would spend a lot of time at the pool.
The Partridge Inn is the perfect escape for a girlfriend’s getaway. It looks quite cozy. It seems they did a fabulous job with their renovations!
It’s pretty nice to hear some great history about the hotel. food looks so delicious there.
Wow looks like a wonderful trip! The hotel looks amazing, I’ll have to keep this in mind!
I grew up in and around Augusta! I remember the Partridge Inn, and it definitely has had a makeover. I love the new contemporary look of the place!
I’m not far so now you’ve got me planning a rode trip there. The space looked amazing. Loved tote swimsuit as well. So glad you ladies had a good time.
I live in a historic home. It’s almost 100 just like the hotel. It feels so homey with all the luxuries I hope for in a getaway!
It’s tough not to have a great time in a place this awesome! The food definitely takes the cake, everything looks delish! I like the bar and the pool as well.
I definitely wouldn’t mind that Ford Escape. That’s one sleek car!
I like the new Ford Escapes I had a older version. This looks like a great place to run away too. A couple hours is just enough space to make you feel like you deserve a break so why not! The pool was pretty and that food looked delicious.
I have never been to Augusta. Wow that view though. Amazing. Looking through these pics, I still have yet to find someone up here who makes gumbo like they do in the south. I sure miss it.
I’m literally itching to do another road trip and this has given me such inspiration! Looks great and….oh the food! Really must get to the region very soon.
Never been to Augusta. It looks like a great place for a weekend getaway.The Partidge Inn is such a neat place to stay. Love that balcony!
gorgeous memorable photos.These are all new places to me. Great to discover it on your channel
What a wonderful hotel to stay in. Absolutely love the view! and I’m definitely down for trying the Cajun Gumbo yummy. I like the rooftop penthouse too.
This looks like a fun trip and you guys enjoyed a lot. The food looks heavenly.
What a great time and gorgeous photos. I’m a foodie so I was really into your food pics, especially the octopus. OMG that looks so good.
What a nice place to escape to. That food looks so amazing. I would be full 24/7!
Augusta has always been a wonderful place. It is a prime example of southern hospitality.
My family and I have always enjoyed trips to Augusta. We have some close friends who live in the area.
I love how this resort blends modern with classic style! It looks like the perfect place for a quiet getaway next time I’m in GA.
Great review and the hotel looks fantastic. Looks like a great place to visit.
The Partridge Inn is an awesome place to stay in Augusta. It would be so nice to stay in a place with so much history! The rooms look so spacious. I love the rooftop penthouse. Perfect place to chill.
That New York Cheesecake tho! WOAH! It looks absolutely amazing – it ALL does!!
This seems like a great trip! The light, bright room looks awesome!
It’s a beautiful hotel and I love just how relaxing and peaceful the whole place is! It’s definitely where you want to go for some rest!
That’s an awesome place to be in! I can’t believe they’ve been around for 100 years! WOW! It would be so nice to stay there for a weekend!
I think that the best thing they did is that they kept the southern charm of the hotel even after the renovation.
Do you know I have never been to Augusta? I hear good things about it and this hotel looks like the perfect getaway spot!
That is definitely a beautiful hotel and I love your dress!
I love little escape trips like this and seeing this yummy food only makes me want to be there even more!
Nice post dearie!
This hotel looks amazing. I love the decor both onside and out. I choose a hotel by the way they furnish and decorate it. I will have to check it out
I have never been there but I love a place with true southern charm and it looks like you both enjoyed it so much. I’m starving after looking at the food pics so i know I’ll eat good!
Cute dress! That hotel looks amazing. Glad you both enjoyed yourselves.
What a fun place to stay for a getaway! The rooftop penthouse and the food looks amazing. I want the New York Cheesecake. It looks delish!
This hotel looks and sounds amazing. That penthouse and the pool were favs, and the food was unique and looked delicious.
I haven’t been to Atlanta in years and had never heard of Augusta. Looks like a great place to stay due to such a rich history. I have never tried Ostrich but it looks good and I would def want to try the gumbo sitting on the roof top.
It is always good to get out of the City. The spot and the hotel look really nice. I really like the pics of the food too.
What a stylish-looking SUV. And what a beautiful hotel by Hilton. The Partridge Inn looks fabulous! Right now I’m in Monterey, California at Embassy Suites by Hilton. Thank you for sharing wonderful lodging information for travel to Augusta, Georgia. Looks like great weather over there!
The hotel is so beautiful! The food and the sweet ride!
I think I would’ve either stayed by the pool or the bar! It’s evident that the hotel has taken time to make sure that the seating area is so relaxing and colourful!
That hotel looks fabulous! I’d be happy to stay here. And the food you shared? Yummy! Now I’m hungry.
Wow. That’s one spacious room with so many amenities. I like the hotel decor and architecture too.
I love the look of the Partridge Inn. I would love to stay there the next time we are in the area.
What a beautiful place to stay. The food looks amazing (although I don’t know if I’m quite ready for the ostrich or the octopus)!
What a beautiful getaway! Love the decor of the hotel. Your pictures speak for itself how amazing your experience was!
This hotel looks so beautiful and relaxing. I would love to stay there for a few nights and the pictures look beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
I have been to Georgia, but never Augusta. I’m going to have to add this to my travel list.
I love the pool and the balcony. Where did you get that black and white bikini that you are wearing by the pool? =D
Wow that is stunning! I’d love to stay there
Fabulous hotel !! Love the food it looks delicious. Looks like you had a super time.
What a luxurious looking hotel to stay in. I also want to mention the orange & pink dress looks fabulous!
I have never been to August, but I have family that lives in Atlanta. Perhaps the next time we visit them I’ll have to make sure to make a pit stop in Augusta! Thanks for sharing!
This looks like a great hotel to stay at. I love the hilton brand.
The place looks amazing and food too.