Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
Downtown, Winston Salem
Hotel in Winston Salem, United States
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Price
$200–300per night
Why go
Book Kimpton Cardinal Hotel if a central Winston-Salem address matters more than resort-style extras. The North Main Street location is the main value driver, booking difficulty is easy, and MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025 adds a credible quality signal. Best for short downtown stays or repeat visitors who want fewer logistics.
About Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
Is Kimpton Cardinal Hotel worth considering in Winston Salem? Yes, if you are specifically considering Kimpton Cardinal Hotel and want a Winston Salem stay with an external recognition signal. The property is listed by the MICHELIN Guide as Hotels Selected for 2025, and the dress code is smart casual.
Use this as a cautious planning note: Kimpton Cardinal Hotel is a Winston Salem hotel with MICHELIN Guide hotel selection recognition, but trip-specific details should be checked directly with the property before booking.
Book it for a Winston Salem stay with MICHELIN recognition
The strongest reason to keep Kimpton Cardinal Hotel on a shortlist is its MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025. That is a useful quality signal, though it does not answer the details that often decide a stay, such as room configuration, on-property dining, parking, family policies, or amenity depth.
For a practical booking decision, treat the hotel as a Winston Salem option that needs direct confirmation for the specifics that matter to your trip.
For broader planning, use Winston Salem hotel resources alongside the Winston Salem restaurants guide and the Winston Salem bars guide. Those can help frame the trip around other dining in Winston Salem while keeping Kimpton Cardinal Hotel as the lodging reference point.
The right guest: someone who values a hotel recognition signal
This is a stronger recommendation for a traveler who wants a Winston Salem hotel with a recognition marker and is comfortable checking the operational details directly. Book for the MICHELIN Guide recognition rather than for assumptions about a specific dining program, resort-style amenity set, room count, price level, or service format.
The trust signal is external recognition: the property is a MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected pick for 2025. Treat that as a quality marker, not a blank check. It supports the case that this is a credible hotel choice in Winston Salem, but the final decision should still come back to the specific needs of the trip and the details provided by the hotel.
Quick reference: Kimpton Cardinal Hotel is a Winston Salem hotel with MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025 and a smart casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- 401 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Phone
- +1 (877) 216-3448
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Cardinal foregrounds architecture above brand polish: its limestone facade, stepped crown and ornamental entrance canopy read as civic-scale Art Deco rather than a generic hotel face. The conversion leans into period character, preserving the proportions and ceiling heights of a 1920s commercial tower and using those spatial givens to create a distinct, historically grounded interior logic. The building’s presence on North Main, visibly different from the surrounding low-rise commercial fabric, gives the hotel a monumental, classic quality that feels authored and enduring rather than trend-driven.
Best For
The hotel suits travelers who prize architecture and context as much as service. Its recognition on Michelin’s 2025 Selected Hotels list and its role as an adaptive-reuse landmark make it a natural pick for business visitors seeking a serious downtown address, couples or small groups looking for a memorable weekend escape, and guests marking a celebration in a hotel that feels like a destination in itself. Rooms and circulation that retain office-era proportions offer a different spatial experience than contemporary new-build hotels, appealing to design-minded guests.
Venue details
Ambiance
Glamorous Art Deco flourishes with metallic finishes, cardinal-red details, and a lively social living room featuring natural elements and whimsical modern touches.
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 174
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 11:00
- Property Type
- Boutique hotel
- Property Style
- Historic Art Deco Landmark Reimagined as a Modern Boutique Hotel.
- Design Style
- Whimsical Modern Art Deco with Tobacco Motifs, Metallic Finishes, and Neutral Palette Accented by Cardinal Red.
- Pets
- Allowed
- Families
- Welcome
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 401 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Location
401 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC, USA · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kimpton Cardinal Hotel compare to nearby hotels?
A clear comparison point is recognition: Kimpton Cardinal Hotel is a MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected pick for 2025. Compare current rates, policies, and amenities directly before booking.
How is the dining at Kimpton Cardinal Hotel?
The dress code is smart casual, but menu, cuisine, hours, and service details should be checked with the venue's official channels for the latest information.
