Hidden Gems in Forsyth County: Part 5 – Sleep Among Amazing Art at the West Salem Art Hotel

Are you looking for a place to enjoy some unique and stunning art? Maybe a getaway that’s not far from home for a nice staycation? Then, West Salem Art Hotel is the hidden gem you are looking for in Forsyth County.

This distinctive hotel is much more than simply a place to lay your head at night. Each room and suite is decorated differently with art at the forefront of the design.

In addition to providing sleeping arrangements, this hotel hosts regular art shows and art exhibitions with a variety of local and regional artists. It truly is a hidden gem for anyone who loves and appreciates art or wants to stay in a cool, one-of-a-kind hotel.

Luxurious and Gorgeous Suites

This two-level hotel features some of the most unique hotel rooms in Winston-Salem. Downstairs, there are two apartments, The Rose Room and the Art/partment, that feature one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area.

Upstairs is a large common room and kitchen where the art events are held and guests are free to use throughout their stays. There are also three suites, The Parisian Suite, The VHS Suite and the Folk Art Suite. Each offers a beautiful room and bathroom and its own special artistic charm. However, for those that love old-school technology, The VHS Suite is a must. As its name suggests, it features a VHS player with a great collection of video tapes to watch.

Art is Everywhere

At this hotel, art is in every aspect of the design. It is not merely photos or paintings on a wall – although there are plenty of beautiful ones here. The owner, Haydee Thompson, has put so much love and creativity into every single detail of this hotel.

From a cool canopy over the bed in The VHS Suite that makes you feel like you are in another world to a hanging chandelier in The Folk Art Suite that features tiny art in test tubes, there is art around every corner. There is even an art-o-mat machine in the main area!

Check Out Amazing Art Shows

The West Salem Art Hotel is a crucial player in the art show scene. They host local art shows that feature a variety of amazing and talented artists. Every show is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Details to Visit & Stay at West Salem Art Hotel

Location: 910 Albert Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101

Website: wsarthotel.com

Instagram: @west_salem_art_hotel

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Suzy Fielders

Suzy Fielders has had a passion for writing since her days in undergraduate school at Coker University, where she majored in Communications and Psychology. She loves hearing – and sharing – other’s stories as well as letting people know all the happenings, places, and events in and around Winston-Salem. Suzy, a Winston-Salem native, has written off and on for the magazine since 2013 and is excited to have multiple articles lined up for 2024 and beyond! In addition to her B.A. from Coker she has an M.A. in Communication Studies from UNC Greensboro. When she’s not writing or working with clients for her content marketing business, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters.

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