This boutique hotel, named for the renowned author who grew up in Greensboro, evokes turn-of-the-20th-century luxury with lots of wood paneling, leather sofas, and mohair club chairs. Particularly nice are the oversize rooms, which have soaring ceilings ringed by crown molding. The equally large bathrooms have separate showers and tubs. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in a sunny pavilion overlooking a small garden. For lunch or dinner, grab a table in the courtyard of the Green Valley Grill ($-$$), a European-style restaurant with a wood-fired oven. Pros: historic property offers nostalgic setting with modern comforts. Cons: some room views are of unattractive commercial properties, so ask for a scenic view if you want one.
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