Where to Stay in Winston-Salem

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Nicknamed the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem is a vibrant, bustling cultural hub and college town with no less than six colleges and universities dotted about the city. Formed by joining the two industrial cities of Winston and Salem in the early 1900s, Winston-Salem is a friendly, energetic city with a strong artistic and cultural core – America’s first classical music composition was created in Salem and the city is home to first state-supported arts conservatory in the country. Visitors to the arts-loving city have a plethora of options when it comes to overnight stays, ranging from cozy bed-and-breakfasts to luxury hotels.

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel

The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel is an upmarket hotel set in a beautifully preserved 1920s Art Deco skyscraper just a mile from the Old Salem Historic District. The historic hotel features sophisticated guest rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms, plush beds with designer Italian linens, living rooms with free-standing tubs, and special touches like yoga mats and minibars. The Katharine Brasserie & Bar, a trendy French restaurant, serves globally inspired cuisine and libation. An elegant lounge and terrace is perfect for relaxing with a drink. Other hotel facilities include a family-friendly recreation center with a basketball court, a bowling alley, and table games, a state-of-the-art gym, and two elegant ballrooms for special events.

401 N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-724-1009

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Winston Salem - University

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Winston Salem - University is a modern business hotel with a sleek glass façade that offers comfortable guest rooms and suites, upscale facilities, and a laid-back restaurant and bar. Well-appointed guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms, spacious living rooms with pull-out sofas, and modern amenities including coffeemakers, minifridges, and complimentary wireless Internet. Hotel facilities include a casual restaurant serving global cuisine and a full-service bar, a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fire pit. A 24-hour business center has seven meeting rooms and event spaces.

5790 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, Phone: 336-767-9595

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown

The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown is a modern hotel located a short walk from the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter technology district and several attractions like the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, the Old Salem Museum & Gardens, and the Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest. The hotel offers straightforward guest rooms with modern amenities such as microwaves, plus minifridges and coffeemakers, and a complimentary breakfast is served every morning. Hotel facilities include a fully-equipped fitness center, a cozy lobby bar and lounge with a fireplace, a casual restaurant with patio dining, and a convenience shop selling essentials. A 24-hour business center has several meeting rooms and event spaces.

125 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-714-2800

Graylyn International Conference Center

Based on a vast 55-acre property on Reynolda Road, the Graylyn International Conference Center offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Combining history, culture, and modern sophistication, Graylyn offers modern guest rooms with comfortable décor, en-suite bathrooms with showers and whirlpool tubs, microwaves, minifridges, and coffeemakers. A complimentary breakfast is served every morning and the hotel offers customized packages for conference groups and special events.

1900 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, Phone: 800-472-9596

Hampton Inn Kernersville

Based in the heart of the Triad area, Hampton Inn Kernersville is an informal and relaxed hotel offering comfortable accommodations, modern amenities, and easy access to the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden and Triad Park. Well-appointed guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms with showers, sofa beds, and wet bars, and in-room conveniences include Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, and minifridges. Hotel facilities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fully-equipped fitness room, and a state-of-the-art business center, and a complimentary breakfast is served every morning.

150 Clayton Forest Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284, Phone: 336-497-0724

Henry F. Shaffner House

Based in a beautifully preserved historic Victorian house dating back to the early 1900s, the Henry F. Shaffner House is a charming guesthouse with nine individually decorated guest rooms with antique fireplaces and whirlpools. Uniquely themed guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms with antique claw-footed bathtubs and organic toiletries, flat-screen televisions and wireless Internet, and a delicious gourmet breakfast is served every morning. The guesthouse is a popular destination for special celebrations like wedding receptions and offers special all-inclusive packages.

50 S, Marshall St N, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-777-0052

Home2 Suites by Hilton Winston-Salem Hanes Mall

Home2 Suites by Hilton Winston-Salem Hanes Mall is a stylish all-suite hotel on Marriott Crossing Way that offers deluxe suites with modern amenities, a heated outdoor swimming pool and a terrace with barbecue facilities. Located three miles from Bolton Park, the hotel has sleek suites with en-suite bathrooms and showers, living areas with pull-out couches, kitchens, and modern amenities, and a gourmet hot breakfast is served every morning.

1010 Marriott Crossing Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, Phone: 336-930-1037

Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem

Hotel Indigo - Winston-Salem Downtown is a modern hotel within walking distance of the M C Benton Jr Convention Center with express check-in and check-out, a casual restaurant and bar, and a state-of-the-art business center. Air-conditioned, allergy-free rooms have en-suite bathrooms with showers, and modern amenities such as coffeemakers, microwaves, and minifridges, and a complimentary an à la carte breakfast is served every morning. Guest services include 24-hour front desk and room service, and a state-of-the-art business center, and the hotel is within a few miles of the LJVM Coliseum, the BB&T Field and the Hanes Mall.

104 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-722-0720

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall is a casual all-suite hotel with an indoor swimming pool, an exercise room, and comfortable guest accommodations. Located within a few miles from Hobby Park, the lush Reynolda Gardens - Wake Forest and the Kaleideum Downtown, the hotel features well-appointed carpeted suites with en-suite bathrooms, sitting areas with pull-out sofas, and modern amenities. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast buffet and coin-operated laundry facilities and offers airport shuttle services.

1015 Marriott Crossing Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, Phone: 336-765-0190

The Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center

Located two miles from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center is a straightforward hotel with modern guest rooms and suites and complimentary shuttle services to the medical center. Modern guest rooms have comfortable décor, en-suite bathrooms with showers and whirlpool tubs, microwaves, minifridges, and coffeemakers, and complimentary breakfast is served every morning. A casual eatery and bar offer local cuisine and beverages, and guests can enjoy a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym and a state-of-the-art business center with over 10,000 square feet of event and meeting space.

420 High St SW #5037, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-777-3000

The Zevely Inn

Housed in a historic redbrick building built in the 19th century, the Zeverly Inn is a cozy, informal bed-and-breakfast with comfortable guest rooms and a snug dining room where a gourmet breakfast is served every morning. Located within a short walk from the Old Salem Museums and Gardens, the inn has 12 individually decorated guest rooms with original furnishings, sitting areas with ornate fireplaces, minifridges, and microwaves. A gourmet breakfast is served every morning in the dining room or on the outdoor terrace, and the hotel is conveniently located within a mile from the M C Benton Jr Convention Center and a few miles from the LJVM Coliseum.

803 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-748-9299

The Wherehouse Art Hotel

The Wherehouse Art Hotel is an artsy hotel that was established in 1912 as an artist’s collective and has grown into a unique boutique hotel and gallery space that offers eclectic and artful lodging for creative minds. The venue offers art-inspired lodging in the form of three individually decorated guest rooms with comfortable décor and original artworks on the walls. The guest rooms also act as art galleries showcasing the works of local artists, including Jose Figueiredo, Laura Lashley, and Sean McNamara. The Wherehouse regularly hosts art-related events and functions to support renowned and emerging local artists.

211 E 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Brookstown Inn

Built in 1837, the Brookstown Inn is a historic redbrick hotel housed in a former cotton mill that offers deluxe guest accommodations, stylish amenities, and complimentary cheese and wine evenings. Located a short walk from historic Old Salem, the hotel features traditional, individually decorated rooms furnished with period pieces, romantic four-poster beds with high-quality linens, en-suite bathrooms with showers, and modern in-room conveniences. Guests have access to a fully equipped fitness room, a common lounge with a cozy ambiance, and can enjoy a gourmet breakfast every morning, cheese and wine gatherings in the evenings, and milk and cookies before bedtime.

200 Brookstown Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Phone: 336-725-1120

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