Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

4.5 star property

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

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
  • 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
(41 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)

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

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

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Single Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

Luxury hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Benton Convention Center
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, WiFi in public areas, and valet parking.
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.

Our customers tell us 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. A restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like 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
  • Onsite 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 for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a business center and 8 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 6375 square feet (592 square meters) and includes conference space. An arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 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 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 cribs (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 28 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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 693 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent and the staff was extremely attentive. They reached out numerous times throughout my stay to ensure everything was perfect with my stay and offered assistance if I needed anything. Great guest service!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

DaShun

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a classic old building. Thoughtfully redone. Really enjoyed our stay. Dinner there was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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