Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG
Boutique stay in the historic R.J. Reynolds Building downtown
Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem
About this stay
Housed in the former headquarters of the R.J. Reynolds tobacco company, Kimpton Cardinal Hotel pairs original architectural detailing with modern boutique amenities, a genuinely different feel from the newer chain construction near Hanes Mall. The M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center sits four minutes' walk away, making this the closest option on this list for a conference trip. Spa and wellness packages, a fitness centre and a French-inspired restaurant on site round out the amenities, and the pet-friendly policy extends the boutique experience to travelers with a dog along for the trip (valet is the only parking option, budget for it against the higher nightly rate). Anyone weighing this stay against the rest of the winston salem lineup should factor in conference travelers as the clearest use case here.
- Historic building
- Spa packages
- Valet parking
- Pet-friendly
Our take
This suits conference travelers, special-occasion visitors and anyone who wants genuine historic architecture over a standard chain room, particularly with the convention center four minutes away. Budget travelers and anyone needing free self-parking should look toward the Hanes Mall cluster instead, since the historic building and boutique amenities come with a real cost premium here. The historic r.j. reynolds building architecture sums up the appeal well.
- Book the spa package in advance if it's a factor in your stay, since availability is limited
- Budget for valet parking each night, since there's no self-parking option at this address
- Ask about the building's tobacco-company history at check-in, since staff often know details worth hearing
Why we love it
- Historic R.J. Reynolds Building architecture
- Four minutes from the convention center
- Spa and wellness packages
- Pet-friendly boutique stay
Why guests love itThe historic R.J. Reynolds Building gives this four-star Kimpton a setting that older children may find more memorable than a standard chain hotel. Downtown Winston-Salem is on the doorstep, and the M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center is a four-minute walk away. Pets are accepted, a fitness centre is on site, and spa and wellness packages suit parents who want a break. Parking is by valet. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 from 149 reviews.
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