Graylyn Estate

Item: Graylyn Estate
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

1900 Reynolda Rd | Winston-Salem, NC 27106 [SEE MAP]Winston-Salem, NC [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Complimentary breakfast buffet

Hotel caters highly to meetings and weddings, meaning its grounds were often busy

Graylyn Estate looks more like a stone castle than a hotel and guests say a stay here is an enchanting experience. Previous visitors said everything from room decor to the complimentary breakfast buffet to the impeccable service made their stays memorable. Set on 55 acres in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, just south of Wake Forest University, Graylyn Estate houses 86 rooms across a few different buildings and cottages, and all of the accommodations are decorated a bit differently. Some rooms come equipped with ornamental fireplaces and 17-head showers while others feature hand-painted tile marble tubs and spacious sitting areas. The estate is also home to ample on-site conference facilities and offerings, including a conference center, catering options and team-building opportunities. As far as other amenities go, the property features a seasonal outdoor pool, two fitness centers and two restaurants (one of which offers a four-course dinner nightly). The only thing some previous patrons were disappointed with was that it seemed this hotel caters highly to meetings and weddings, meaning its grounds were often busy.

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Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Hotel Class: 4.5-star

Property Type: Boutique hotel, 86 rooms

Primary View: Neighborhood

Style: Traditional, Opulent, Historic

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4.5Hotel Class

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Critic Reviews

Travel Weekly

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Set across the road from Wake Forest University and the Reynolda House museum, it has evolved into the region's most engaging commercial roost, though it proffers enough recreation for leisure folk to constitute a genuine resort.

Carolina Epicurean

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I love Biltmore, but if I had my choice, I think I’d prefer a stay at Graylyn. It’s a mansion with intimately luxurious and cozy private and public rooms.

South Florida Business Journal

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Repositioning Graylyn to become not just a conference center but also a luxury boutique hotel was not a quick process. It required several changes in 2014 and this year, including the addition of high-end amenities that leisure travelers expect (think room service, dining, bicycles for exploring the property) and two new positions: director of room operations and director of food and beverage.

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 1070 have reviewed the Graylyn Estate, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.5 (based on 1070 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Modern furnishings – like wooden four-poster bed frames – blend with antiques and original property features to complement the sophisticated air of the estate. The property’s 86 guest rooms are spread between five buildings: The main Manor House, the Bungalows, Bernard Cottage, the Mews and the Gardener’s Cottage. Most of the guest rooms are located in the Manor House, which also houses the dining and living rooms, as well as a library and several meeting spaces.

Some rooms have decorative fireplaces
In-room minifridge available upon request
Complimentary staff butlers attend to every need
Free Wi-Fi included in daily resort fee

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Housed in several buildings situated on a 55-acre 1920s manor estate, The Graylyn Estate, today owned and operated by Wake Forest University, functions as an inn specializing in group events like business meetings and weddings. Situated on the southern end of the Wake Forest University campus, the hilly meadows of this lightly forested property are within 3 miles of downtown Winston-Salem. Recent visitors rave about the quaint, yet refined, ambiance this property offers, as well as its exceptional service.

26 miles west of Piedmont Triad International Airport
Shopping center shuttle, valet and self-parking, breakfast and pool access included in daily $15 resort fee

24-hour valet parking (free)
24-hour self-parking (free)
Airport shuttle (with fee)
Car service (free)

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The property boasts two restaurants: Graylyn Grille Room and Graylyn Dining. The Graylyn Grille Room features a fireplace and the more casual of the two options. Graylyn Dining offers a fine dining experience beneath chandeliers and features a new menu each day. Reservations are required for Graylyn Dining.

In-room dining available daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Complimentary lobby coffee and refreshments every morning
Free breakfast provided daily in the Manor House and the Mews Dining Room
Graylyn Grille Room open from 6 to 9 p.m.

Number of restaurants: 2.0

Cuisine Types: Buffet, Italian, American, French

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

There is a large outdoor in-ground pool at The Graylyn Estate. Located with the property's tennis club, the rectangular pool is open seasonally and is large enough for swimming laps. However, it does not have designated swimming lanes. The pool is also open for membership through Wake Forest University.

Lifeguards on-duty during pool hours
Children younger than 12 must be supervised by an adult

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

Kids

This property is not particularly well-suited for children, though highchairs and cribs are available for free. Although there aren't many children's activities on-site to entertain during the winter months, there is an outdoor pool that is open during the summer months. Beyond estate grounds, however, the Winston-Salem area has a number of family-friendly attractions, including an indoor trampoline park, a children’s museum, bowling alleys and ghost tours.

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

Fitness

On the lower level of the Manor House, a small fitness center is available for guest use. There are also on-site tennis, croquet and basketball courts, as well as complimentary bike rentals for exploring the surrounding area.

Horseshoes, badminton, volleyball and bocce also available on the property
Maps available for suggested running routes
Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda House within walking distance

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

Business

Modern conference furnishings blend with The Graylyn Estate's Old World charm to create a sophisticated conference space. The space is particularly well-suited for executive retreats, trainings and small strategic planning sessions for up to 200 people. The Mews has the property’s largest meeting space – the Mews Conference Room – as well as four breakout spaces and a private dining room.

Overnight meeting packages available
On-site certified meeting planners help to ensure meetings run smoothly
On-site catering included in some meeting packages

Number of meeting rooms: 25.0

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

Pets

All dogs are welcome at The Graylyn Estate. However, there are a limited number of dog-friendly rooms available, and dogs mush be leashed while on the grounds.

$100 nonrefundable pet fee per visit applies

Pets allowed (with fee)
Dog walking
Pet-sitting

Wedding

The stone historic buildings, green rolling meadows and opulent features of The Graylyn Estate make this a romantic and popular wedding location. The southwest lawn of the Manor House can seat up to 275 guests and features a stone gazebo and year-round white blooming flowers. Other settings include the Rose Garden, the Living Room Wing and the Dining Room Wing.

An extensive menu of hors d’oeuvres, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert options are available
Bar packages also available
Bridal and engagement photography, on-site wedding planners and planning guides, and pre-event food tastings available

Maximum wedding guest capacity: nan

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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