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Welcome to the NuWray Hotel

First built in 1833, the NuWray is North Carolina's oldest continuously operating hotel. With nearly 200 years of history behind it, the Grande Dame of Burnsville has undergone a full-scale restoration under new ownership, giving it the chance at another century of service. The hotel restoration is complete, including all-new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, with a sensitivity to historical and existing materials.

With twenty-six rooms with en-suite bathrooms, and a full-service restaurant giving a healthy nod to the NuWray's culinary history and regional traditions, we are looking forward to welcoming you through these historic doors

once again.

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The NuWray Hotel Front Exterior
The NuWray Hotel Room 17 Bedroom
Gypsy River Band on the deck_Nov 2024
The NuWray Hotel Room 17 Bathroom
Brisket Burnt Ends at The Old Ray Restaurant in The NuWray Hotel
The Washroom Basement Speakeasy in The NuWray Hotel
The NuWray Hotel Lobby Fireplace
Old Ray Restaurant Main Dining Room in The NuWray Hotel
Prime Rib at Carriage House Sundries Restaurant
Roland's Bar Interior at The NuWray Hotel_edited
Old Ray Restaurant Small Dining Rooms
The Washroom Basement Speakeasy Bar at The NuWray Hotel
NuWray Hotel-Merry Main Street Carriage Rides
NuWray Hotel Aerial View
Historic 1918 Exterior Photo of The NuWray Hotel
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Historic 1870 Photo of The Ray Hotel, now The NuWray Hotel
The NuWray Hotel Room 22 Bedroom
NuWray exterior from the NW
Signature Burger at The Carriage House Sundries Restaurant
The NuWray Hotel Room 22 Bathtub
Top Floor Pot Roast at The Old Ray Restaurant in The NuWray Hotel
Carriage House Room C Bathroom at The NuWray Hotel
Carriage House Sundries Salads
Roland's Bar at The NuWray Hotel
Carriage House Room C Bedroom at The NuWray Hotel
The Blue Room 2nd Floor Lobby at The NuWray Hotel
Fried Chicken at Old Ray Restaurant in The NuWray Hotel
NuWray Hotel Front Exterior
Washroom Bourbon
Carriage House Room C Seating Area at The NuWray Hotel
Room 7 Bathroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 7 Bedroom at The NuWray Hotel
NuWray at night
Room 20 Bathroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 20 Bedroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 23 Bathroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 23 Bedroom at The NuWray Hotel
The NuWray Hotel Aerial View
Room 7 Bedroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 25 Bathroom at The NuWray Hotel
The NuWray Hotel Exterior
Carriage House Sundries Jambalaya Bowl
Room 25 Bedroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 25 Sitting Area at The NuWray Hotel
Room 6 Bathroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 6 Bedroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 6 Sitting Room at The NuWray Hotel
Front Sign at The NuWray Hotel
Room 10 Balcony at The NuWray Hotel
Room 10 Bedroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 11 Bathroom at The NuWray Hotel
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Room 11 Bedroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 11 Shower at The NuWray Hotel
Fish & Shrimp Plate at Old Ray Restaurant in The NuWray Hotel
Room 17 Bedroom at The NuWray Hotel
Room 22 Bathtub at The NuWray Hotel
Room 22 Shower at The NuWray Hotel
Room 22 Sitting Area at The NuWray Hotel
Historic Photo of The Old Ray Restaurant Dining Room in The NuWray Hotel
Table setting at Old Ray Restaurant in The NuWray Hotel
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Meatloaf & Fried Chicken at Old Ray Restaurant in The NuWray Hotel
Christmas 2024

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The NuWray Hotel
102 Town Square
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 678-7070
stay@nuwray.com

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