Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. USA hotel reviews
  3. North Carolina hotel reviews
  4. Winston-Salem hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of The Shaffner Inn

Reviews of The Shaffner Inn

150 Marshall Street Southwest, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States

#6 of 45 hotels in Winston-Salem

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 155 B&B reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    2.5

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Felt at home the entire stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Lovely historic Inn. Great gardening around the house. Pretty patios.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Charming, homey, and elegant all at once.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was delicious. It was ready early with excellent coffee, and our host was charming! Thank you for a lovely stay!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    Can’t wait to visit again really enjoyed it .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host and the breakfast was great .

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    8.0
    Audrey the desk attendant was so friendly. The complementary wine was a great touch
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Of course, the house was beautiful! But my room had been sectioned off and the next rooms bathroom was right by my bed and I heard time they went to use the bathroom! My room fronted the street which was very busy and noisy.

    That it was so close to Historical Old Salem

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    We loved the Shaffner Inn!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cost a bit high.

    Great location, historical property, friendly staff, comfortable bedding, and great breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    10
    My stay was very pleasant. The staff was also very accommodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Location was close to everything I needed.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    8.0
    Recieved great text communication before arrival asking us what time they could expect us, what type of wine we prefer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No heating/cooling control in room. Luckily a bathroom window was able to be opened.

    Charming inn with attached restaurant.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    9.0
    Great bed and breakfast with the nicest staff and beautiful rooms. Definitely highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even though the suite we stayed in had a sink and dish drying rack, microwave, coffee, and a full size refrig, there were no dishes or utensils and now dish soap or dish towels. This meant we had to go ask for these items each time we needed them. That seemed like a weird set up to not even have just two plates, two bowls, two glasses and two sets of utensils and some dish soap.

    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 had. We had booked our next stay before we even left. The Founders Inn also had great dinner items (we tried many) and breakfast was okay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    10
    Staying here was the cherry on top to celebrating my daughters birthday
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t dislike anything

    It’s beautiful! Great location and the best breakfast!!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Piedmont room was AMAZING!!!!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    8.0
    Overall a very good experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    not the property’s fault but road construction made access a challenge, fortunately the front desk person was able to guide me in over the phone. Took a very long time to get warm water in the ‘super sized’ shower…and it never got hot. There are a lot of steps from the parking lot to the entry and hauling luggage was not fun. If you have a small car the circular driveway in front will save many steps but not all…suggestion…an access point from the parking lot into the rear of the building. this lodging is historic so maybe consider an external elevator up from rear parking lot that is disguised and visually unobtrusive.

    very welcoming staff, very large and well decorated room, very good breakfast, overall, very good experience.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    10
    You finally want a different kind of lodging where you're not just 'another client' this is it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If you're into TV and have particular channels you want to watch, ask if you get them in your room.

    This place is is set in a cozy fashion,...you'll feel like home away from home. This place is not like a hotel room with modern walls and paintings (you get that anywhere else you go) and once in the room you're forgotten, no....Here you'll feel included from start to finish. It's sparkling clean everywhere you look in your room. Staff is awesome and the owner even more. Breakfast is free and it is prime. It's all you can eat but it's not buffet style,... you order at the table while you sip your coffee and the food comes to you in 5-10min. It's a full restaurant, you get the real deal. Parking free, location is great, you're in the middle of everything and have plenty of options to satisfy your curiosity.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    9.0
    Very beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the decor around the Inn! The room was very spacious

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee cups, out of shampoo, no hand soap in bathroom, no robes. As someone who had dined at the restaurant before staying overnight, I think it would’ve been nice to know that the included breakfast menu was limited compared to every day offerings.

    Room was spacious and quiet. Checkin was easy. Parking was close and convenient. Breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guest noises

    My first experience at an inn,like a Hallmark movie.Cozy, comfortable and the home w/ it's furnishings from the 1900s , loved.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    10
    Quality stay all around
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and quality stay with a great breakfast in the morning. We enjoyed our stay and loved the ease of check in and out.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2024

    10
    Lovely experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Beautifully restored and tastefully decorated. I loved the size of the rooms.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    10
    Very enjoyable- will go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good breakfast- mattress and pillow good promoting good rest. Spacious room with beautiful architecture

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful night in an old inn in downtown Winston-Salem, followed by a yummy breakfast in the morning!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress was a lil stiff

    Beautiful old inn, lots of character and fun styles

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent communication. Breakfast is great. The split of wine is wonderful. Staff is helpful and friendly. Location is very close to the restaurants, breweries, and jogging path that I enjoy when in W-S.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    9.0
    The building, plants and hospitality was very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just the modern decor. Family history could have been more evident.

    The people were very nice and the breakfast was as well. The only issues we had were with decor. It lacked historical connection and was too modernized for a house that is 123 years old. The bottle of wine was a much appreciated touch. The location was excellent.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    10
    Amazing experience in all ways - room was fantastic and exceptional service
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything

    Atmosphere, decor, service

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved that the Inn has its doors open after 117 years of just beauty and its historic feel is breathtaking. Regan was a delight! Greeted us as we came into the home with a great big smile and was a great host. The breakfast was delicious as well.

    Stayed in November 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!