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Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

4.4 (1,033 reviews) Rates on request per night Hand-verified for 2026
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Why we picked it

"A 4.4-star boutique hotel in the landmark art-deco R.J. Reynolds building downtown."

At a glance
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Landmark art-deco building in historic downtown Winston-Salem
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Playful boutique design with distinctive character
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Rec room with bowling, billiards, games and children's play area
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Full-service bar and restaurant onsite
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Fitness center and bicycle rentals; valet parking downtown

About The Hotel

The Kimpton Cardinal is a 4.4-rated (678 reviews) distinctive boutique hotel housed in the landmark art-deco R.J. Reynolds building in downtown Winston-Salem. It features playful Kimpton design, a rec room with bowling and games, a bar and restaurant, a fitness center and bicycle rentals for exploring downtown. Guests consistently praise the warm front desk service, spacious rooms, clean accommodations and vibrant onsite amenities. The walkable downtown location puts you steps from Old Salem, Fourth Street galleries and restaurants. Best for travelers seeking a stylish boutique base with character and downtown walkability.

What Guests Are Saying

“Fabulous front desk service from Letia, the front office manager and Alyssa,the person who checked me in. Excatly what I want from staff at a lovely hotel. They made my stay quite special. Overall the rooms, food, bar and resturant where wonderful. Hopefully I get to stay there again. Thanks!” — wtv, 5 stars

“Another great stay! This is our third time at the hotel and we will certainly be back! Rooms are spacious and clean, staff is friendly and attentive, and onsite restaurant is great!! Also love the activity space downstairs - the bowling and basketball were a hit with our family!!” — Alanna R., 5 stars

“Stay was wonderful. The valet Regi went above and beyond and was extremely resourceful. I will be back!” — Climber20159077701, 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • A distinctive boutique hotel in a landmark historic building
  • Playful Kimpton design and excellent front desk service
  • Rec room with bowling and games — great for families
  • Walkable downtown location near Old Salem and Fourth Street
  • Onsite bar and restaurant with vibrant atmosphere

Cons:

  • Premium boutique rates — more expensive than chain hotels
  • No pool
  • Valet parking required downtown
  • A design-boutique hotel rather than an in-room-jacuzzi property

The Location

51 Fourth Street East, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (downtown R.J. Reynolds building) You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.

What's at the hotel
restaurant Restaurant
local_bar Bar
newspaper Newspaper
room_service Room Service
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wifi WiFi
wifi Internet
local_parking Parking
child_care Kids
hotel Shuttle Bus Service
accessible Accessible
pets Pet Friendly
Location & neighborhood

Winston Salem,
Winston Salem.

51 4th Street East Reynolds American Inc., Winston Salem, NC 27101
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Guest reviews

What guests are saying about Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG.

4.4 out of 5· 1,033 reviews
★★★★★
5/5
2 months ago
"This hotel is amazing! Perfect blend of architectural history with modern ambiance and elegance! So cool inside, great staff, massive bathroom suite-amazing amenities and the basement - wow! Have never quite seen another hotel like this. You could never leave and have a great time/ but it is very convenient to all things downtown W-S. Complimentary social hour with vinyls is icing on the cake! Super cool place will definitely be back 🤩"

— Gentle H

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★★★★★
5/5
3 months ago
"We had our wedding lunch and stayed at the Kimpton Cardinal, and everything was wonderful from start to finish. The staff were so adaptable and genuinely wanted to meet us where we were with our plans. It’s such a cool, historic building if you’re looking for a space with character and charm. They offered so many great options for how to host our lunch — we ended up choosing the 20th floor, which was perfect. Every staff member we interacted with, from Kelsey during the planning to everyone we met during our stay, was amazing. Highly recommend!"

— Katie Wright

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★★★★★
5/5
3 months ago
"Excellent customer service. Shout out to the valet who brought my phone from the car before I even realized I had left it in there. Lobby and room decor were fitting for the price, and an overall excellent atmosphere. Slightly slow elevators on occasion, but not unacceptable."

— Kenneth Bryan

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