Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Front entrance ramp
Proposal/romance packages available
Free WiFi
Garden
Designated smoking area
Outdoor furniture
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Historical charm
Cons:
Inadequate breakfast
Minor cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
The hotel is very nice, if not old, but some aspects of cleanliness may need attention.
Service
10
Friendly and courteous staff demonstrated excellent hospitality.
Location
9.5
The hotel is conveniently located to many things in Winston Salem.
Room Quality
9.54
The rooms were comfortable and well appointed for the needs.
Amenities
9.49
Good amenities, enhancing the overall experience of the stay.
Value for Money
9.52
Good overall value considering the quality and service.
Food and Beverage
7.48
Breakfast was inadequate and not tasty, leading to disappointment.
Overall Experience
9.53
Overall a great stay with minor issues with breakfast.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 21:18

Property Description

Garden Views and Modern Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.

Delightful Dining and Refreshing Drinks
Enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant and quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenience and Comfort
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

At The Shaffner Inn in Winston-Salem, immerse yourself in history and modern comfort. Book your stay now to experience the best of both worlds.

Important information:

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 93 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.54
Amenities: 9.49
Value for Money: 9.52
Food and Beverage: 7.48
Overall Experience: 9.53
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Travis
10
Pros:

The inn was a great experience. Innkeeper provides five star service. Highly recommend.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Sarah
10
Pros:

Friendly innkeepers!

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan family
10
Pros:

The inn keepers were so courteous and kind. We really felt the hospitality while staying with the Shaffner. Thanks so much!

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
M
Monica
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff!!

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
L
Lenise
8
Pros:

The staff was wonderful, especially

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Timothy
6
Disappointing breakfast
Pros:

The hotel is very nice, if not old, the staff is friendly, and it's convenient to many things in Winston Salem.
The breakfast though was inadequate and not tasty.
I booked her because it's a bed and breakfast and it was highly disappointing.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
A
Alfonso
10
Pros:

Great historical house. A lot of character and antique furnitures. Friendly environment and excellent staff! Strongly recommended!

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
J
Jerry partner
10
Pros:

This is a 123 year old property, so naturally doors didn't fit perfect, etc. But this was once of the greatest nights I spent. The staff was a joy, and to find out that the owner of the house was the nephew of the founder of my hometown in Virginia was priceless. I will be back.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
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Elyse
10
Shaffner Inn is great!!
Pros:

Chose the inn as a stay for a quick girls trip and it did Not disappoint! Shane, the innkeeper, was very communicative and helpful. We stayed in the Twin Pines room. It was so comfortable and well appointed for our needs. Breakfast was delicious! The inn was empty so we got to explore a bit and we are definitely coming back. The only thing i wish was a full-length mirror in the room

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan family
10
Pros:

This is a very unique place to stay, and makes me not want to stay in a traditional hotel again. The staff were great as was the breakfast. We will stay here again!

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
J
Jelena
10
Pros:

Staff is super nice! Room was huge clean and nicely decorated. I love it. So much better than hotels. I felt at home

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
H
Hannah Michelle
10
Pros:

Perfect stay

2025-06-12 via Nuitee
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Susan partner
2
Pros:

What a disappointment The Shaffner Inn was.

The room we had reserved, the Piedmont Suite, was spacious and at first entrance was impressive. Sadly, we found the floor needed vacuuming, the ladies dressing table mirror was so dusty, you could write your name on it.

Two lamps on either side of the couch didn’t have lightbulbs in them. Ironically, there was a big extension cord, that could be easily tripped on running across the floor to these two non-working lamps.

The TV was not connected to anything and we had to use the inn’s WiFi to watch a movie on our laptop.

We called the “emergency number” about the non-working TV and the voice mail message said they would quickly respond, but from our 7pm call, to the following morning, NO ONE CALLED.

The toilet seat in the bathroom was loose and there was no body soap in the dispenser in the shower.

The mattress in the king size bed was hard and VERY uncomfortable.

The morning breakfast consisted of strawberries and blueberries, plain bagels, little pastries, boxed oatmeal, orange juice, coffee and water.

Our reservation (see pictures) said we would receive a hot breakfast, but we were told at check-in that they said they gave their chef the day off and we would be receiving a light continental breakfast instead.

No one even asked how our stay was as we were leaving.

None of these deficiencies were reflected in the rather high price for the room.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
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Steven partner
10
Pros:

Nice old style inn with pleasant staff.

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
T
teresa
10
Pros:

Love the history and the historical part. The inside was so beautiful

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
Z
Zohair family
8
Pros:

Warm historic atmosphere, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast. But lacking some modern needed amenities like microware, fridge, independent thermostat.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Intriguing Hotel Option
Pros:

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.

2025-05-15 via Nuitee
M
Michael partner
10
Pros:

We have stayed here twice now. One of our favorite places. They even give you a small bottle of wine upon arrival!

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
A
Alisha partner
10
Pros:

Amazing customer service!

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
F
forrest partner
8
Pros:

We like the historical nature of the property. Did not mind at all that the bathroom was down the hall and the creaky nature of the old building.
But... It would have been nice to have some tissues in the room. Also, we think you should present the rooms as NOT having TV service (bring a book) rather than what was a frustrating time finding a channel and keeping service.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee