The Shaffner Inn

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The Shaffner Inn

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Shaffner Inn in Winston-Salem offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, and a work desk. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy American cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, which serves brunch and lunch. The restaurant features a traditional and modern ambience, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Leisure Facilities: The property offers a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a hot tub, kitchenette, and city views. Free on-site private parking is available. Location and Attractions: Located 31 km from Piedmont Triad Airport, the inn is less than 1 km from M C Benton Jr Convention Center. Nearby attractions include LJVM Coliseum (4 km) and Greensboro Science Center (47 km). Highly rated for breakfast, staff, and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • O'sullivan
    United States United States
    “We were treated warmly and gifted a 1/2 bottle of wine which we thoroughly enjoyed. We were able to walk downtown and to the west end and have a nice evening.”
  • Beemer
    Canada Canada
    “the location was handy to the downtown where we went for dinner, the staff was excellent, the room was very comfortable, the wine upon attending was a nice touch, the breakfast was good, as was the server.”
  • Honor
    United States United States
    “The friendliness of the staff, the amenities in the room, the style of the venue, the complimentary breakfast”
  • Lindsey
    United States United States
    “The place was great very friendly staff and met all of our expectations”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was superb. Hospitality was superb - especially evening drinks/canapes Noise level from traffic was disappointing But generally a great stay we will remember with affection”
  • Kevin
    United States United States
    “Lovely historic Inn. Great gardening around the house. Pretty patios.”
  • Jason
    United States United States
    “Breakfast was delicious. It was ready early with excellent coffee, and our host was charming! Thank you for a lovely stay!”
  • Kevin
    United States United States
    “Great location, historical property, friendly staff, comfortable bedding, and great breakfast.”
  • Carole
    France France
    “Chambre très grande et confortable avec une décoration cosy. Parking gratuit c'est un + et wifi petit déjeuner délicieux!”
  • Angela
    United States United States
    “Very charming building and the Twin City Suite a friend and I shared was like a small apartment with a full size refrig which was nice to have. The staff, especially Stephanie and Elza where amazingly kind and quickly responded to any request we...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Eric Alspaugh

9.7
Host review score
Eric Alspaugh
Built in 1907 as the private residence of Henry Fries Shaffner, the co-founder of Wachovia Loan and Trust, this extravagant Victorian-style mansion boasts Tiger oak hand-carved paneling, original coal-burning fireplaces, a grand staircase and priceless antiques. This 8-bedroom bed and breakfast is perfect for quiet nights away or corporate and private events. Located in downtown Winston-Salem, it is walking-distance to a multitude of the city’s best restaurants, bars and shops. The Shaffner has retained historic charm while expanding to include modern amenities such as free WiFi, 43” smart, flat-screen TVs, alarm/clock and USB charging stations. Each room is outfitted with luxurious Matouk linens, duvets, pillows, robes and monogrammed towels, as well as Peacock Alley blankets and monogrammed pillows. For your convenience, we also provide complimentary face wash, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, as well as an iron, ironing board, and hairdryer. In addition, you will have access to comfortable common areas indoors and outdoors, as well as a private parking lot.
I have been an owner and manager of properties in Winston-Salem, NC for over 15 years. My family has lived in the area for generations, and I have a passion for restoring historic properties and making them short-term homes for people visiting the area. I love this city and am grateful for the opportunity to bring life into old homes and a boost to our local economy. I recently acquired the historic Shaffner House Bed and Breakfast in downtown Winston-Salem and am very excited to bring its unique charm to travelers across the world.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Founders Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Shaffner Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to US$300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to US$300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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