When you stay at The Shaffner Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hanes Mall and Wake Forest University. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Winston Salem State University - 1 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
Foothills Brewing - 10 min walk
Young Cardinal - 8 min walk
Hungry Palate - 9 min walk
Thai Harmony - 9 min walk
Thirsty Pallet - 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 Hanes Mall and Wake Forest University. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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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 within 24 hours before arrival 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
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
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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Reviews
The Shaffner Inn Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently delicious and a highlight of the stay with a variety of tasty options. (42 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
A beautiful historic bed and breakfast with excellent hospitality!
Bailey
Bailey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2026
Staff was very accommodating. Location was excellent. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good. The property is interesting visually and has a good touch of history about it.
layth
layth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Great inn keeper, breakfast was great, room was clean and bed was comfortable. I enjoyed the older house and all the character and experiences that older properties bring.
Anna
Anna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Great place to stay, very beautiful, very convenient. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The price was great, Breakfast was also very good and you don’t have to pay for parking like at other hotels.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2025
Very cool place! Staff was very friendly. Rooms were very clean, decorated nicely, and had comfortable beds!
Mia
Mia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2026
The room was spacious, comfortable and very clean.
Noel
Noel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
The hotel is amazing, the staff is very hospitable, and the breakfast food is amazing to wake up too. Had a great view of the largest Winston landmark building. Even with bad snowy weather, the warmth and hospitality inside definitely melted all that away in my room. Will definitely return, this is my second stay and not soon to be my last.
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 26, 2025
The pillows were good and bed comfortable. Nice place. Staircase is really pretty
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2026
Room was beautiful and clean and Shane went above and beyond to make sure we were treated special! We are newlyweds! Shout out to Shane! Shane is so personable and we highly recommend the Shaffner to everyone.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2025
Lovely stay! Can be a little noisy at night as its so close to the interstate but a really nice property and manager is super nice and helpful!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2025
Loved the house!! Breakfast, coffee were great and it was walking distance to anything we wanted to do downtown.
patricia
patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2025
Very friendly staff!!
Monica
Monica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
Friendly innkeepers!
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2025
The inn was a great experience. Innkeeper provides five star service. Highly recommend.
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2025
The staff was wonderful, especially
Lenise
Lenise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Nice old style inn with pleasant staff.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2025
The hotel is lovely and the breakfast was delicious
James
James, 2-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2024
Beautiful Inn, great location. Friendly staff and great accommodations.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
Great historical house. A lot of character and antique furnitures. Friendly environment and excellent staff! Strongly recommended!
Alfonso
Alfonso, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
Loved the breakfast and the staff was wonderful
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2025
We stayed in the Wachovia room Christmas Eve to Christmas Day as a midpoint to our final destination. The innkeeper was very attentive in making sure we were able check in late with no hiccups. Instructions were clear, easy to navigate even with a few one way streets near by.
We were extremely pleased with the ambiance, location, attentiveness of staff and most of all
THE BREAKFAST!! The biscuits and gravy are still being talked about.
Rooms were clean, bed was comfy, the clawfoot tub in the room was to die for. We brought a bottle of wine and thought we were SOL — but the room had a wine opener and a bathtub tray to hold my wine and chocolate. Perfect for relaxing and had everything we needed — including water bottles and a mini fridge!
Melinda
Melinda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Historical Inn with Southern charm and engaging staff.
James
James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
Warm historic atmosphere, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast. But lacking some modern needed amenities like microware, fridge, independent thermostat.
Zohair
Zohair, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2024
1st stay there, and really enjoyed it. Xtra nice staff, all accomodations excellent, and breakfast is great!