Henry F. Shaffner House, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Visitors to the Henry F. Shaffner House will find an elegant Queen Anne-style mansion of a bygone era. The Shaffner House required two years, from 1905 to 1907, to build. The house was built for the family of Henry Fries Shaffner, a prominent Winston-Salem businessman. Born in 1867, he grew up to be a commissioner for the town. When Salem and Winston joined, he was on the first board of alderman for the new town. And when his uncle, Col. F.H. Fries started Wachovia Loan and Trust Co. in 1893, he chose Shaffner to be his right-hand man and partner. At the time of his death in 1941, he was Chairman of the Board of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company.
Each room at the Henry F. Shaffner House has been meticulously renovated to reflect the period of the house. The front parlor, with its baby grand piano, is a favorite gathering place for guests. The 2nd floor reading room attracts guests who prefer peace and quiet. Guests also gather in the evenings in the sunroom to enjoy complimentary wine and cheese. The nine guest rooms have a distinct personality. Each of the six large rooms and three suites is well appointed with antiques and reproductions. Central air-conditioning, luxurious robes and towels, telephones and cable TV are only a few of the amenities in each room.
The Shaffner House Restaurant is a collection of small dining rooms, including a glassed-in porch that combine candlelight and a picturesque setting to create a warm, intimate evening. Every meal at the Shaffner House is an extraordinary dining experience. Savor our continental cuisine and our award-winning wine selection to complement any meal.
The Henry F. Shaffner House is a favorite place for meetings, receptions, and weddings. The highly trained staff can assist you in planning whatever your special occasion may be.
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Open Since: 1992
We Accept: Mastercard, Visa and American Express
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 9
Location: In city
Amenities: Air conditioning, Telephone in room, Television in room, Piano, Antiques, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Banquet facilities, Patio, Private porch, No smoking, Crib available, Meeting rooms/facilities, Suites available, Brass beds, In-room or on-deck coffee/tea service, Limited handicapped/wheelchair access and Restaurant on site
Sight-Seeing: Museum, Art galleries, Historical site/district and Amusement park
Other Sports: Golf, Tennis and Horseback riding
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Espresso bars, Shopping district, Dancing, Theatre, Movie cinemas, Concerts, Farmers market, Crafts, Bowling and Bars/night clubs
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails, Parks and Gardens/arboretum
Rides & Tours: Horse-drawn carriage rides and City tours
Miscellaneous: Whirlpool/spa in-room
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* + American Automobile Association (AAA), * + Mobil, * + North Carolina Bed & Breakfast Inns Association, * Professional Association of Innkeepers International
Area Attractions:
Old Salem, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, SciWorks, Wake Forest University, Historic Reynolda Village, Tanglewood Park, High Point Furniture Showrooms
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within Few miles of Henry F. Shaffner House.
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