Stays in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem pairs the walkable brick streets of Old Salem and downtown with fast Interstate 40 and Business 40 access, so travelers can pick a boutique downtown stay or a Hanes Mall chain hotel depending on how much driving they want to do.
Winston-Salem rewards travelers who want an interstate-close base without losing the walkable brick streets of Old Salem and the downtown Arts District. Chain hotels cluster in two practical pockets: around Hanes Mall on the west side off Silas Creek Parkway, and along Cherry Street and Fourth Street downtown near the Innovation Quarter and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Families splitting a visit between Old Salem's Moravian streets and the original Krispy Kreme storefront on South Main Street lean toward properties near Wake Forest's north campus, while conference travelers and Kimpton-style boutique guests head straight downtown. Piedmont Triad International Airport sits roughly twenty minutes from most addresses, and the November Tanglewood Festival of Lights fills rooms across every price bracket.
Winston-Salem in numbers

Summit Street Inns
Winston-Salem
187 reviews
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The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Winston-Salem
466 reviews
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Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Downtown
Winston-Salem
418 reviews
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Residence Inn by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem
128 reviews
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem
136 reviews
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Hampton Inn Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem
239 reviews
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem
165 reviews
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem
97 reviews
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Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem by IHG
Winston-Salem
282 reviews
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Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem Medical Ctr Area
Winston-Salem
353 reviews
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Embassy Suites Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem
337 reviews
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Courtyard Winston-Salem Downtown
Winston-Salem
243 reviews
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Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center
Winston-Salem
1,063 reviews
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Winston-Salem Marriott
Winston-Salem
95 reviews
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Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG
Winston-Salem
149 reviews
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Spark by Hilton Winston-Salem University
Winston-Salem
203 reviews
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Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem/University Area
Winston-Salem
212 reviews
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Courtyard Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem
227 reviews
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Comfort Suites Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem
661 reviews
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown
Winston-Salem
136 reviews
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Hotel Indigo - Winston-Salem Downtown by IHG
Winston-Salem
95 reviews
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Courtyard Winston-Salem University
Winston-Salem
109 reviews
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DoubleTree by Hilton Winston Salem - University, NC
Winston-Salem
157 reviews
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Sleep Inn Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem
472 reviews
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La Quinta by Wyndham Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem
1,444 reviews
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Hilton Garden Inn Winston-Salem/Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem
120 reviews
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- Downtown cluster on Cherry and Fourth Street, walking distance to Old Salem and the Arts District
- Hanes Mall cluster off Silas Creek Parkway and I-40 Business, best for shopping trips and quick highway access
- University-area hotels near Wake Forest's north campus off University Parkway
- Piedmont Triad International Airport about 20 minutes from downtown by car
- Free parking is standard outside the downtown boutique properties, which mostly charge for valet
- Rooms tighten in late September for Wake Forest home football weekends and again in November for the Tanglewood lights
Local tips
- Book the downtown cluster if you plan to walk to Old Salem or the Arts District restaurants on Trade Street, since parking there often means a valet fee.
- Choose a Hanes Mall property if you're driving in on I-40 and want free self-parking within a short walk of shopping and chain restaurants.
- Reserve a university-area hotel off University Parkway when visiting Wake Forest, since it cuts the drive to campus to well under fifteen minutes.
- Confirm any pet fee directly with the front desk before you book, since Booking.com listings flag pet-friendly status but rarely state the exact charge.
- Add a day for the Piedmont Triad International Airport corridor if you're flying in, since rush-hour traffic on Business 40 can stretch a twenty-minute drive to forty.
- Book at least six weeks ahead for a Wake Forest home football weekend or the November Tanglewood Festival of Lights, when both clusters sell out.
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
Which neighborhood should I pick to stay in Winston-Salem?
Downtown on Cherry or Fourth Street suits travelers who want to walk to Old Salem and the Arts District, while the Hanes Mall cluster off Silas Creek Parkway suits drivers who want free parking and easy I-40 access. University-area hotels off University Parkway work best for Wake Forest visits.
What types of hotels are available in Winston-Salem?
The lineup runs from boutique downtown properties like a converted historic hotel to standard extended-stay and limited-service chains near Hanes Mall, so both weekend explorers and business travelers on a fixed per-diem find a match.
When is the best time to visit Winston-Salem?
Spring and fall bring the mildest weather for walking Old Salem's brick streets, while November draws heavier demand for the Tanglewood Festival of Lights and late September fills rooms for Wake Forest home football weekends.
How far is Winston-Salem from the nearest airport?
Piedmont Triad International Airport is roughly 20 minutes from most downtown and Hanes Mall addresses by car, longer during Business 40 rush-hour traffic, and most properties do not run a dedicated airport shuttle.
Is parking free at Winston-Salem hotels?
Most Hanes Mall and university-area chain hotels include free self-parking, while several downtown boutique properties charge for valet only, so check the parking type before booking if a rental car is part of the trip.
Are pet-friendly hotels easy to find in Winston-Salem?
Yes, pet-friendly rooms are common across both the downtown and Hanes Mall clusters, though the exact pet fee and any weight limit vary by property and are worth confirming directly with the front desk.