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Winston-Salem · North Carolina

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

51 East 4th St, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodations in Historic Setting

    Kimpton Cardinal Hotel, housed in the iconic R.J. Reynolds building, offers a blend of history and modern luxury in downtown Winston-Salem.

  • Sophisticated Amenities

    Indulge in the hotel's fitness center, in-room spa services, and recreational activities. Unwind in rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and luxurious bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

  • Entertainment and Dining

    Have a blast at The Rec Room with games like bowling and basketball, or enjoy a relaxing evening at The Katharine, a French-inspired restaurant and bar. Treat yourself to a raw bar and brasserie-style cuisine.

Book your stay now and experience the charm of Kimpton Cardinal Hotel.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Great location

  • Delicious food

At the hotel

Popular amenities

86 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
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Pools & wellness

  • Spa/wellness center

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Children's playground
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour/class on local culture

Services & essentials

  • Bowling
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Darts
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Games room
  • Happy hour
  • Indoor play area
  • Key card access
  • Movie nights
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Paid WiFi
  • Room service
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Themed dinner nights
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

429 reviews
10/ 10
Breakfast was terrific! Portions were appropriate, ingredients fresh, everything we had was fabulous. I had a cheese plate for dinner and my husband had oysters-both superb!
Dianne · family with children · 2026-09-15

The guest experience

8.8out of 10
429 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Great location
  • Delicious food

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Timing of room readiness

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.3

    Fantastic location with easy access to shops and dining.

  • Food and Beverage9.3

    The restaurant was amazing, with high quality food.

  • Service9.3

    Front desk staff were friendly and helpful; however, some staff need more training in customer service.

  • Overall Experience9.1

    A generally positive experience with several highlights and minor drawbacks.

  • Value for Money8.8

    Overall good value reflected through quality meetings and experiences.

  • Amenities8.3

    Amenities like fitness room are exceptional, but some recreational facilities were poorly executed.

  • Room Quality8.3

    Room was very large; however, the bed needs replacing and there are issues with noise.

  • Cleanliness7.8

    Room wasn’t clean nor ready when we arrived, but some reviews highlight cleanliness.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

43% of 7 recent stays rated 8+

8.8429 reviews
  • If we are ever in Winston-Salem again, we would stay at the Cardinal.

    10/10

    Dianne · family with children · 2026-09-15

    “Breakfast was terrific! Portions were appropriate, ingredients fresh, everything we had was fabulous. I had a cheese plate for dinner and my husband had oysters-both superb!”

  • HORRIBLE STAY

    1/10

    TAX · extended group · 2026-08-17

    “The staff was very rude & unprofessional. The facility is old & outdated. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on horrible service.”

  • Sad to see it going downhill

    1/10

    Rebecca · family with children · 2026-07-06

    “Style, location, recreation room”

  • Parfait …. À partir du 10ème !

    7/10

    DIDIER · couple · 2026-07-03

    “Le restaurant et le confort de la chambre”

  • Very good hotel

    8/10

    Don · solo traveller · 2026-05-08

    “Iconic building and well run. VERY convenient and free parking in the deck behind the hotel.”

  • I will be returning back to The Cardinal again and again!

    10/10

    kristi · solo traveller · 2026-05-08

    “Love this boutique, well located small cozy hotel. The restaurant and bar is fantastic.”

  • Guest review

    4/10

    Cheryl · couple · 2026-04-07

    “The staff were super attentive…”

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