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Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Property amenity
Games room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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51 East 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
  • Place, Benton Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Salem
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Winston Salem State University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Winston-Salem, NC (INT-Smith Reynolds)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room (Essential)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Exterior View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Exterior View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential Suite, 1 Single Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Single Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Winston-Salem

In the heart of Winston-Salem, Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Benton Convention Center and Old Salem. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Winston Salem State University and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

What's nearby

  • Frank L. Horton Museum Center - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Benton Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Salem - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Truist Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Winston Salem State University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • High Point Station - 25 min drive
  • Piedmont Triad Intl. Airport (GSO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Incendiary Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dram & Draught - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Palate - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thai Harmony - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Pallet - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG offers 174 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 174 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include an arcade/game room, a television in a common area, and a ballroom.
Enjoy French cuisine at The Katharine Brasserie, a brasserie which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Winston-Salem? This hotel has 6375 square feet (592 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Katharine Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.99 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 14.99 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 12 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Katharine Brasserie

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bowling alley
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's games
  • In-room cot
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 6,375 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.99 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 14.99 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cardinal Hotel Winston-Salem

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel Winston-Salem

Kimpton Cardinal Winston-Salem

Kimpton Cardinal

The Cardinal a Kimpton Hotel

The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel

Kimpton Cardinal By Ihg

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG Hotel

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel an IHG Hotel

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG Winston-Salem

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG Hotel Winston-Salem

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Manu

Liked: Staff & service
The elevators are badly maintained and a disaster about to happen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everyone was extremely helpful. I stayed a few times atthe Cardinal, always a great experience. It is the reason I pick WS over Greensboro when I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our upgrade to the suite for our anniversary. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The restaurant was delicious and the valet service was excellent! We enjoyed our first visit to Winston Salem. Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey, Phoenix

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff with a nice free happy hour 5-6. Clean rooms. Nice restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

William

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like smoke - overcharged for extra nights without justification
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a gorgeous property, dinner was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and excellent hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely amazing, clean, staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aisha

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Very courteous staff! Great location! Will stay here when I visit again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy-Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel multiple times and each stay exceed expectations. The staff is great, and the rooms and building are always clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Customer Service was over the top. Cleanliness and staff were outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry

clean, staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Charlotte

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025