Fodor's Expert Review Graylyn
1900 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27106, USA Fodor's Choice
The former estate of R. J. Reynolds executive Bowman Gray and his wife, Nathalie, is now a luxurious inn 2 miles north of downtown, near the Wake Forest campus. The expansive yet welcoming stone building includes many architectural wonders, such as the elaborate ironwork and intricate wood panels imported from Europe during the Roaring Twenties. Most rooms are spacious, stocked with every amenity (including a communal ice-cream refrigerator), and well soundproofed. Antique furnishings—in private rooms and the billiards room, butler's quarters, and the library—give the feel of abiding within a living museum. It's like staying in a real-life game of Clue, with all of the luxury and none of the murder mystery.
PROS
- 55 acres of gorgeous green space to roam
- full breakfast buffet, including an omelet station
- exceptional hospitality from butlers and front-desk staff
CONS
- it's not directly in downtown Winston-Salem
- conference groups sometimes fill the property
- fitness center within the main inn has only two machines
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
800-472--9596
Website: graylyn.com
HOTEL DETAILS
85 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast