Haunted Hotels in Winston Salem, North Carolina You Can Stay In
Discover the most haunted hotels in Winston Salem with real ghost stories and paranormal activity
2 Haunted Hotels Found in Winston Salem
The Graylyn Estate
1900 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
The Graylyn Estate, former home of Bowman and Nathalie Gray (of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.), carries stories of benevolent spectral presences, possibly members of the original family. Staff and guests have reported encounters, especially in the main manor house. Common tales include Nathalie Gray's spirit being felt or seen, particularly in areas she frequented, ensuring guests are comfortable. Other accounts mention faint laughter or music from empty rooms, locked doors found open, and the scent of roses (Nathalie's favorite) where none are present. The atmosphere is generally considered peaceful rather than frightening.
Brookstown Inn
200 Brookstown Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
The building, formerly Salem Manufacturing Company (built 1837), is believed to be haunted. One prominent spirit is "Sally," thought to be a mill worker murdered on the fourth floor. Guests report seeing a female apparition, hearing a woman screaming "mercy, mercy!", particularly near room 401 (believed to be Sally's former dormitory). She is described as having red hair and wearing a gray dress. Another story mentions a human skeleton found inside a brick wall during renovations when it was used as a storage facility, potentially giving rise to another spirit called "Eddie". Paranormal activity also includes orbs in photos and phantom footsteps.