Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Game room
Property amenity
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
51 East 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
  • Benton Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Old Salem
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Winston Salem State University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Greensboro, NC (GSO-Piedmont Triad Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

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

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Essential)

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Exterior View)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Exterior View)

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

  • Benton Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Salem - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Winston Salem State University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Wake Forest University - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Incendiary Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oh' Calcutta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Harmony - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Young Cardinal Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Languages

English

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)
  • 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
  • Free 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
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.

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. 689 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

vanina giselle, Miami

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Rec Room was the best part!!

Beautiful hotel, great amazing and a super fun rec room!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean new hotel with great style and pleasant people
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Atlanta

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great valet service, fast and easy. Excellent fitness center, beautiful rooms, lovely afternoon wine in lounge, nice in house restaurant and good for dogs . Walkable to parks and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the historical significance
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had trouble finding the Hotel. Poor small signage and bell hops looked like part of downtown crowd and couldn’t tell they were bell hops
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Hillsville

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot. Easy to park, good food. Clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front staff person could have been more helpful. Bar staff was a little slow in the service. Front desk person was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane B

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

trudy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and even better staff! The rooms were very clean and had almost everything you may need. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

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