Guest House Raleigh
Design-forward historic inn. Clean white lines and lots of natural light throughout. Common spaces include the original parlour and study in the Victorian house, plus a modern open kitchen and dining nook in the addition. Quiet courtyard with a 125-year-old pecan tree. Calm and residential, not hotel-corporate.
Room 4 is ground-floor with its own private patio — ideal if you have heavy luggage (there are exterior stairs to the main entrance).
Why It Matters
One of Raleigh's only true design-forward boutique inns, listed on both Tablet Hotels and Michelin Guide. The building's backstory is genuinely remarkable — physically relocated through downtown to save it from demolition. Bon Appétit called it "the boutique hotel I wish I actually lived in."
A 19th-century Folk Victorian house that was literally picked up and moved six blocks through downtown Raleigh rather than demolished — then transformed into an intimate, adults-only, 8-room boutique inn. The original structure dates to the 1880s and belonged to Arthur and Annie Gorham; Arthur was Raleigh's first African American mail carrier. The design is calm, light-flooded, and minimal, balancing the historic shell of the old house against a 2,775-square-foot modern addition designed by architect Nicole Alvarez. It punches well above its weight for a property this small.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Balcony King (Room 7)
Second-floor king room at 290 square feet with french doors opening to a private balcony with downtown Raleigh skyline views. Two large windows and tall ceilings. Spacious private bathroom with shower.
King
Cozy Queen
Four rooms at 240 square feet each, with one queen bed, three large windows, tall ceilings, and a spacious private bathroom with shower. Not large — the name is honest — but well-designed and flooded with light. One ADA-accessible room available in this category.
QueenHistoric Suite
The entire second floor of the original 1880s Folk Victorian house. A separate living room has vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a historic fireplace, and a skylight. The bedroom has one king bed with Coyuchi robes. The private bathroom features a grand double shower lit from above by a skylight. The most character-rich room in the property.
KingPatio King (Room 4)
Ground-floor king room at 290 square feet with french doors opening directly to a private patio with skyline views. Two large windows, tall ceilings, and a spacious private bathroom with shower. The ground-floor location makes it the best pick for guests with heavy luggage.
KingSkyline Suite
420 square feet with a king bed, a lounge area with vaulted ceiling, and a grand double shower in the private bathroom. French doors open to a large private balcony with direct views of the downtown Raleigh skyline. Coyuchi robes and three large windows keep it light and airy.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The rear courtyard has outdoor seating beneath a 125-year-old pecan tree, with patio bricks salvaged from the house's original chimney that fell during its move. A calm spot for morning coffee with a downtown skyline backdrop.
The inn is walkable to Transfer Co. Food Hall (3 min), Moore Square (6 min), Lincoln Theater (6 min), Artspace gallery (5 min), Raleigh Convention Center (12 min), and Red Hat Amphitheater (14 min). No car needed for most downtown activity.
The property welcomes pre-approved private and commercial photography sessions. Common spaces can be booked hourly; guestrooms require booking the room. Commercial shoots typically require full property rental. Monday–Thursday only unless full property is booked.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Original Victorian-era parlour and study inside the historic house portion of the property, available as shared common spaces.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi in all rooms and common areas.
Daily in-kitchen breakfast of yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit. Plus an in-room Keurig machine with coffee included in every room.
Guest House Raleigh gift cards available for purchase online.
The entire 8-room property can be rented for corporate retreats, friend group getaways, or special events. A 2-night minimum applies for events. Outside guests permitted with full property booking only.
Brooklinen premium cotton linens and Helix mattresses in all rooms.
Coyuchi organic cotton bath towels in all rooms; suites include Coyuchi robes.
Marpac Dohm white noise machines in every room for undisturbed sleep.
Rainfall showerheads in all private bathrooms.
Mini-refrigerator in every guestroom.
Handheld garment steamer available in every room.
40-inch smart television with cable channels and Netflix in every room.
Bluetooth speakers provided in every room.
Malin + Goetz designer toiletries in all bathrooms.
Guest House participates in the Stash Hotel Rewards program. Points earned per stay, never expire, and can be redeemed across hundreds of independent hotels in North America. Free to join.
A quiet rear courtyard shaded by a large pecan tree estimated to be 125 years old. Outdoor furniture and a patio made from bricks salvaged from a chimney that collapsed during the house's move. Views of the downtown skyline.
Off-street parking available behind the inn at no charge. Free street parking on Bloodworth Street also available (2-hour limit weekdays 8am–5pm; unlimited evenings and weekends).
All check-in and check-out is contactless via key code access. Standard check-in at 4pm, check-out at 11am. Early/late options available for a fee of $25 (subject to availability).
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