Old Salem, more formally known as Old Salem Museums and Gardens, is a historic district in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The key feature of Old Salem is a living history museum with over 100 restored buildings and costumed characters interacting with visitors, reflecting the colonial culture of the German Moravians who first settled the area. Several nearby hotels provide convenient lodging for visitors to this historic area.
For those who want to immerse themselves in the history of this area, this moderately priced inn occupies a historic textile mill built in 1837, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and situated within walking distance of Old Salem. Guests will enjoy the on-site restaurant, a continental breakfast in the mornings, complimentary wine and cheese in the evenings, and cookies and milk before bed--all in a nostalgic early American decor. Modern conveniences are available as well, including free wireless Internet and an exercise room. Guests can walk to the upscale Meridian Restaurant or to Ollie's Bakery. The inn is also steps away from the Children's Museum and Salem Cemetery.
Brookstown Inn
200 Brookstown Ave.
Winston Salem, NC 27101
336-725-1120
brookstowninn.com
Located in downtown Winston-Salem about a mile north of Old Salem, this upscale property offers the comforts expected of a luxury downtown hotel, including complimentary wireless Internet, a fine-dining restaurant, indoor pool, fitness center and 300-thread-count linens and down comforters on the beds. Guests can browse the small nearby shops and art galleries of the downtown area, walk to restaurants such as Sweet Potatoes or Sixth & Vine, get a spa treatment as Silk Road Salon a few blocks to the south, or enjoy an event at the adjoining Benton Convention Center.
Winston-Salem Marriott
425 North Cherry St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-725-3500
marriott.com
This budget-to-moderate hotel is also situated downtown, across from City Hall, where the I-40 business loop intersects Main Street. The hotel offers a free hot continental breakfast, free wireless Internet service, and a microwave and refrigerator in each of the rooms. Hotel guests can dine next door at the Twin City Chophouse, or if desired, the Chophouse will provide room service. Old Salem is a brisk walk or a short drive down Main Street.
Wingate by Wyndham Winston-Salem
125 South Main St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-714-2800
wingatehotels.com
