When you stay at The Shaffner Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Hanes Mall. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Wake Forest University. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (9)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Limited hour front desk
Banquet hall
Feel at home (6)
Garden
Coffee/tea maker
Private bathroom (not in room)
Bathrobes
Free self parking
Free toiletries
Room options
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Falls Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Bethabara Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Reynolda Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Salem Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Wachovia Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Tanglewood Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Piedmont Suite
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Twin City Suites
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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds
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Winston Salem State University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Winston-Salem, NC (INT-Smith Reynolds) - 7 min drive
Piedmont Triad Intl. Airport (GSO) - 25 min drive
High Point Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Second and Green Tavern - 11 min walk
Foothills Brewing - 10 min walk
West Salem Public House - 8 min walk
Oh' Calcutta - 8 min walk
Thai Harmony - 9 min walk
About this property
The Shaffner Inn
When you stay at The Shaffner Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Hanes Mall. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Wake Forest University. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
The Shaffner Inn Hotel
The Shaffner Inn Winston-Salem
The Shaffner Inn Hotel Winston-Salem
Frequently asked questions
Does The Shaffner Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Shaffner Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Shaffner Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Shaffner Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shaffner Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Shaffner Inn and nearby?
The Shaffner Inn has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Shaffner Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Shaffner Inn like?
The Shaffner Inn is a short 10-minute walk from Benton Convention Center and 11 minutes' walk from Old Salem.
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The Shaffner Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Breakfast
Service staff
Room
Wines
Historical
Building
Bed
Downtown
Location
Shower
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, hearty, and a lovely treat with various options and attentive service. (33 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Love the history and the historical part. The inside was so beautiful
teresa
teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Intriguing Hotel Option
Loved this little hidden hotel in the middle of WS. We booked the Piedmont Suite and it was massive, private, clean and quiet. Will definitely look to stay here again if the need arises.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
The Shaffner Inn was lovely! Such a neat place to stay and the nicest staff. Very comfortable bed and great staple breakfast. Will stay again for sure!
Katharine
Katharine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
historically charming
Loved the size of the room and the bathroom with the claw foot tub! Staff was super friendly and helpful, as well. The house/building is incredible and the amazing to stay in such a well maintained piece of history.
Meredith
Meredith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
This place was different from anything we have stayed in before. The decor was interesting & there was a lot of touches that showed the owner paid attention to details. Our stay was pleasant.
JANET
JANET, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
Loved it!
Needed a place for the night and picked it from recommendations-
What a great place and great staff!!!
Maayan
Maayan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
We like this hotel. It is so beautiful. But too noisy at night. Because the location is near street.
Hongying
Hongying, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Historical Inn with Southern charm and engaging staff.
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2025
Room was lovely and bathroom was clean, Randell took very good care of us. it was in a very noisy district.
Food could have been better.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Loved our stay
Very lovely 100+ year old Victorian home. Spacious room, convenient location to downtown, hospitable staff. Will def consider staying again.
Edmund
Edmund, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
We lived staying at the Shaffer Inn !
Everyone was super friendly including Randall, Alyssa and Molly.
The Wachovia room was enormous and well decorated, included a very nice bathroom with all the amenities you could ask for.
Oh and the breakfast was fantastic !
Julius
Julius, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2025
My husband and I stayed in the Piedmont Suite. It was a really nice room. It was very large with a sitting area. The architecture of this historical home is beautiful. The restaurant is nice with wonderful gourmet food. The staff are nice and very accommodating. The location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
Toni
Toni, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
It was a wonderful stay but the room was a cold.
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
Loved our stay!
jill
jill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Excellent
Shane
Shane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2024
We loved our stay! The staff was wonderful, the bed was super comfortable and the room was very clean. Included a delicious breakfast with the best biscuits I have ever eaten. The location was very convenient and we were able to walk everywhere. We will definitely return! Thank you for a great visit!
Kimberly
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2024
Beautiful Inn, great location. Friendly staff and great accommodations.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2024
Wonderful!
Jamile
Jamile, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
The room I was in was beautiful and clean, no bugs, and the food was amazing. Staff was wonderful and responsive. I will most likely be staying here again in the future.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
We enjoyed staying in the beautiful historical home, and the staff were friendly and accommodating.
Edith
Edith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
Loved the breakfast and the staff was wonderful
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
Great stay!!!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
She is a charming old lady. Maybe a little past her prime but her age just adds to her personality. This is a unique property that was once a grand home, so enjoy it for that. She is not your usual cookie-cutter chain. You will sleep in a room that was once, long ago, someone’s bedroom.
The staff was perfect. The split of wine waiting for us in our room was a nice touch, and the complimentary table service breakfast really sealed the experience.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
Nice historic location
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
I enjoyed my stay, the privacy, the safety and breakfast was tasty. Also, the ladies were very nice and friendly.