Fodor's Expert Review The Historic Brookstown Inn

200 Brookstown Ave., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, USA

No two rooms are the same in this historic, affordable, and very pleasant lodging, built within two former cotton mills dating to 1837. The interior, with its exposed rafters, high ceilings, and brick walls, retains its historic character. A "graffiti wall," where young female factory workers left their mark, has been carefully preserved. There's a wine and cheese reception in the breakfast room each evening, as well as cookies and milk before bed. The Art-o-mat machine in the lobby is one of the first in the world. Artist Clark Whittington created the concept in Winston-Salem.

PROS

  • historic setting is unique
  • walking distance to Old Salem
  • nice extras
  • complimentary hot breakfast

CONS

  • not as posh as newer hotels
  • some rooms have dim lighting
  • families might miss having a pool
  • especially in the sweltering summer
  • families might miss having a pool, especially in the sweltering summer
  • dated carpets in hallways

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
HistoricalFamily
Quiet
Central
Local Flavor
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 336-499–0211 | 800-845–4262 | 336-725–1120 | 336-701–3904

HOTEL DETAILS

70 rooms
Rate Includes: Free breakfast

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