Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Property amenity
Fitness facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
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, Greensboro, NC (GSO-Piedmont Triad Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Essential)

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Exterior View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Exterior View)

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

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Single Bed

  • 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
  • ‪The Katharine Brasserie and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thai Harmony - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Krankies - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

Luxury hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Benton Convention Center
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 28 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 28 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 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. 695 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The entire thermostat unit was broken. The room was hot overnight and I could not sleep. I was there for an evening for a work conference. I had to call the front desk twice to get any sort of help - which none was granted but a 4 inch desk fan. Extremely dissatisfied by the customer service and support received and would NOT recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

CYNTHIA

Disliked: Staff & service
Booked 2 rooms through Expedia. One for 3 nights and one for 4 nights. Tried to kick my daughter out her last day stay. Resolved through Expedia. Then, KC charged my credit card for an additional night. Still working on a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property was charming. Bar & restaurant lively & delicious. Three wedding parties made for a noisy stay. Surrounding area was rowdy - would not feel comfortable walking the area at night. Parking was a challenge & valet service was understaffed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel!!! My stay of choice anytime i am in Winston Salem
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had our 50th year West Forsyth High School Reunion there! From the time we parked on the street until we checked out everything was outstanding! The valet men were great, they were very helpful cause we had flowers and other items with us for the reunion. Check in was easy, she smiled, greeted us. The staff for the reunion who served our buffet were excellent. Their supervisor was very accommodating if we needed anything else! Our room was great, very roomy and the beds were so comfortable! We ate breakfast at the Katherine Resturant the next morning. Great food and service! If you are thinking of having a special event at the Kimpton’s, I highly recommend them!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne r., traverse city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Edward

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

megan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JALESA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery Joseph

The area was unique
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaquita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk people were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is lovely! The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant was amazing! I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love the atmosphere. Our favorite stay in Winston Salem!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sleepy City, especially on the weekend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A+
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025