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Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

4.5 star property

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A well-organized bar area with shelves, bottles, and a large 'C.' sign.
A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a clear sky, and a densely populated residential area with trees.
A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings including the Vinton Tower and RAK Reynolds American.
A modern living room with a marble coffee table, wine bottles, glasses, and a sofa with decorative pillows.
A cityscape with modern buildings, a prominent factory, and a well-lit street at dusk.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast 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

Room (Essential)

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Exterior View)

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Exterior View)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room

  • Sleeps 2

Presidential Suite, 1 Single Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 6

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. A manager's reception is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and WiFi in public areas.
Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG offers 174 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Frank L. Horton Museum Center. Enjoy features like a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Katharine Brasserie, a brasserie that serves French cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, complimentary bicycles and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 6 minutes by foot from Benton Convention Center and a 2-minute drive from Old Salem
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a business centre and 8 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 6375 square feet (592 square metres) and includes conference space. An arcade/games room, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the luxury Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Winston-Salem hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
The Katharine Brasserie – This brasserie specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • 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

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 are welcome and stay free
  • 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 700 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious. Beds were super comfy! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LaGrande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Beautiful hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here once years ago and were happy to have another great experience this time! The amenities, game room, staff and happy hour are all fantastic and the art deco decor is really unique. The restaurant was very good and the rooms are clean and spacious. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay! Restaurant, The Katherine is fantastic. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was perfect! Great place to stay…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cool hotel! Great coffee bar, and the downstairs game area and gym are so fun. The surrounding area was great too, with some restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Room was super clean, bed very comfortable, loved the wine hour, and in a great location. Easy to self park and skip valet. Will 100% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, and the staff are friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff. Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brynden

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location plenty of places to eat, the staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. Me and my friends enjoyed the rec center. Was in town for a baseball game and whenever I’m in the area will be staying at this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cierra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. They were especially nice to my daughter and made sure she enjoyed her first hotel experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived just in time for the wonderful nightly social hour! We love this place and it is our new favorite place to stay. Staff couldn’t be more accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherry

clean, staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025