Hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Hotels near Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Hampton Inn Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
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Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
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Springhill Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
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Comfort Suites Hanes Mall
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Residence Inn by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
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Hilton Garden Inn Winston-Salem / Hanes Mall
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Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown
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Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem University
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Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown
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Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem Medical Center Area by IHG
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Holiday Inn Exp Winston Salem by IHG
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WoodSpring Suites Winston-Salem near Hanes Mall
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Hampton Inn Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
Hampton by Hilton provides the consistent framework that transforms scattered city adventures into well-orchestrated team experiences.
- Indoor pool gives traveling groups a familiar place to decompress together
- Guest laundry facilities reduce packing requirements for longer trips
- Suite options provide extra space for gear storage and group gatherings
Home2 Suites by Hilton Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
Home2 Suites creates the home-like environment that helps traveling families and teams maintain their routines during extended city visits.
- 24/7 fitness center accommodates training schedules around tournament commitments
- Complimentary breakfast eliminates one meal decision in an unknown city
- Smart TVs with streaming capabilities bring familiar entertainment to city stays
Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG
With Kimpton's signature hospitality, multi-night group stays become expertly orchestrated experiences that keep teams focused and families together.
- Refrigerated storage available for team snacks and recovery supplies
- Room service brings familiar comfort food directly to travel-weary guests
- USB ports throughout rooms charge phones, tablets, and gaming devices
Fairfield Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
This Marriott property provides the reliable coordination hub that keeps multi-day group trips running smoothly from start to finish.
- Guest laundry facilities reduce packing requirements for extended tournament stays
- 24-hour front desk provides local guidance whenever groups need city navigation
- Complimentary breakfast eliminates the morning meal hunt in unfamiliar territory
Springhill Suites Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
SpringHill Suites provides the room layouts and thoughtful amenities that make coordinating group travel feel effortless instead of overwhelming.
- Guest laundry facilities mean packing lighter for multi-day city stays
- Hot breakfast eliminates the morning scramble to find food in unfamiliar territory
- Indoor pool provides familiar recreation space regardless of weather
Comfort Suites Hanes Mall
Comfort Suites offers the reliable foundation and group-friendly environment that lets teams focus on their city experience instead of travel logistics.
- Meeting spaces accommodate group planning sessions and team coordination needs
- Free hot breakfast eliminates one daily meal decision in unfamiliar territory
- Connecting rooms keep large groups together while maintaining family privacy boundaries
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Residence Inn by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
Residence Inn by Marriott provides the room to spread out and routines that keep multi-night group travel running smoothly in any city.
- Free parking removes the stress of navigating unfamiliar city parking systems
- Indoor pool provides entertainment when exploring the city gets exhausting
- High-speed WiFi keeps families connected during multi-day tournament trips
Hilton Garden Inn Winston-Salem / Hanes Mall
Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers the consistent service standards that eliminate guesswork when managing multiple people across multiple nights.
- Guest laundry facilities reduce packing requirements for extended stays
- Business center with printing handles last-minute tournament documentation needs
- Spacious lobby offers central gathering space for groups navigating tournament schedules
Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown
Marriott Hotels offers the trusted home base that simplifies group logistics while everyone focuses on their city experience.
- Fitness center eliminates the need to scout unfamiliar gym options
- Fitness center offers adults exercise routine continuity during extended city stays
- Voice-controlled room features simplify navigation for visiting families
Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem University
Marriott Hotels & Resorts transforms chaotic group travel into coordinated city adventures where every team member stays connected and informed.
- Grab-and-go options provide fuel for early departures and tight timelines
- Concierge services arrange local transportation options throughout the metropolitan area
- Refrigerators and microwaves support flexible meal timing between tournament schedules
Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
The brand's consistent service standards create the stable environment group leaders need to manage everyone's schedules and comfort.
- Parking included eliminates daily fees while exploring the tournament town
- 24-hour front desk assists with local directions and city navigation questions
- 24-hour business center handles last-minute uniform printing and team paperwork
Fairfield Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Downtown
For tournaments demanding flawless group coordination, Marriott offers the dependable foundation that eliminates travel stress.
- Business center provides printing and planning space for itinerary management
- In-room ironing stations handle wrinkled clothes after long travel days
- In-room kitchenettes eliminate the guesswork of finding meals in unfamiliar territory
Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem Medical Center
Holiday Inn Express ensures your group stays refreshed and ready, turning every city moment into part of your travel experience.
- Connecting rooms keep traveling families and groups properly organized
- Guest laundry facilities mean packing lighter for extended city stays
- Indoor pool provides team bonding space after long competition days
Holiday Inn Exp Winston Salem by IHG
Holiday Inn provides the consistent comfort that keeps large groups refreshed and ready, turning potentially chaotic city visits into successful experiences.
- Free WiFi keeps everyone connected during extended city visits
- Indoor corridors provide secure access without outdoor exposure between rooms
- Connecting rooms keep groups together while maintaining individual space and privacy
WoodSpring Suites Winston-Salem near Hanes Mall
WoodSpring Suites offers the extended-stay structure that helps teams and families maintain their routines while competing in unfamiliar cities.
- Full kitchens eliminate the guesswork of finding family-friendly restaurants downtown
- Indoor corridors provide security and comfort for families with young athletes
- On-site guest laundry means packing lighter for multi-night tournament trips
Winston-Salem, North Carolina Travel Guide
Where to stay, how to get around, what to eat, and everything else you need to plan your trip.
City Overview
Winston-Salem is a mid-sized city of about 250,000 people that perfectly balances small-town accessibility with big-city amenities. This is the hometown of Wake Forest University and the legendary Demon Deacons, plus it's where tobacco money built some seriously impressive facilities over the decades. The city sits in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, making it a natural hub for regional tournaments.
Sports teams love Winston-Salem because everything is close together, parking is manageable, and the cost of living keeps hotel and meal prices reasonable compared to Charlotte or Raleigh. The city has a strong youth sports culture thanks to excellent parks and recreation programs, plus Wake Forest brings in top-tier collegiate competition. You'll find families here are serious about their kids' sports, which means well-organized tournaments and plenty of local support for visiting teams.
Getting Around
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) sits about 30 minutes east in Greensboro and handles most flights for the region. It's a smaller airport that's easy to navigate, with decent rental car options from all the major companies. If you're flying into Charlotte Douglas (CLT), expect a 90-minute drive but you'll have way more flight options and potentially better prices.
Winston-Salem is built around I-40 running east-west and Business 40 cutting through downtown. Most sports complexes are within 15-20 minutes of anywhere you'll stay, and traffic rarely gets truly awful outside of rush hour. Uber and Lyft work fine here, but response times can stretch during peak hours since it's not a massive market. The city has a bus system called WSTA, but you'll want rental cars or rideshares for tournament logistics.
Where to Stay
For most sports tournaments, book around Hanes Mall Boulevard area where you'll find the highest concentration of team-friendly hotels like Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn, and Holiday Inn Express. This puts you close to I-40 for easy venue access and surrounded by chain restaurants teams actually want to eat at. The University Parkway corridor near Wake Forest is another solid choice, especially for basketball tournaments since you're close to the college facilities.
Avoid downtown unless your tournament is specifically at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum or nearby venues. Downtown has some nice boutique options but limited chain restaurants and it's further from most youth sports complexes. The Clemmons area west of town offers newer hotels and easy highway access if your tournament is at one of the western complexes, plus you're closer to some better dining options.
Sports & Recreation
Wake Forest University anchors the sports scene with Truist Field (baseball), Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (basketball), and Truist Stadium which also hosts the Winston-Salem Dash minor league baseball team. The Miller Park Tennis Center is a regional destination for tennis tournaments with excellent courts and facilities.
Youth sports happen primarily at Horizons Park which has multiple baseball/softball diamonds and soccer fields, plus Bolton Park for soccer tournaments. The Forsyth County Parks system runs excellent facilities throughout the area. Tanglewood Park in Clemmons hosts major regional tournaments and has championship-level cross country courses, golf, and aquatic facilities. Basketball tournaments often use high school gyms throughout Forsyth County, which are generally well-maintained and have decent parking.
Things to Do
Old Salem offers a legitimate historical experience that's educational without being boring – it's a restored Moravian settlement with working crafts demonstrations and decent walking paths. Kaleideum Downtown (the science museum) keeps younger kids engaged between games, while Tanglewood Park has swimming, mini golf, and trails if you want to stay active on off days.
The Reynolda House Museum sits on Wake Forest's campus and has impressive gardens for team photos, plus it's free to walk the grounds. Pilot Mountain State Park is about 45 minutes north and offers serious hiking if your team wants an outdoor challenge. For rainy day backup plans, Hanes Mall has typical mall stores plus a decent food court, and there's a TopGolf location that works for team bonding activities.
Food & Drink
Winston-Salem does barbecue right – Lexington Barbecue is the gold standard for eastern NC style, while Little Richard's BBQ offers solid team meal portions at reasonable prices. Cook Out started in North Carolina and their locations here serve up massive burgers and milkshakes that athletes actually crave. Krispy Kreme was founded in Winston-Salem, and the original location downtown still makes hot donuts.
For team dinners, Texas Roadhouse and Outback Steakhouse near Hanes Mall handle large groups well and have the portions athletes need. Meridian Restaurant offers upscale team celebration dinners if you're celebrating a championship. The Hanes Mall area has every chain you'd expect – Chick-fil-A, Panera, Chipotle, Five Guys – plus local spots like Willow's Bistro for parents who want something beyond fast casual.
Shopping & Entertainment
Hanes Mall is your primary shopping destination with anchor stores, a decent food court, and the usual suspects like Dick's Sporting Goods for any gear emergencies. The Marketplace Mall is smaller but has a Target and several restaurants that work for quick team stops.
Entertainment options include Regal Grande Cinema for movie nights, and Frames Bowling Lounge which combines bowling with decent food for team activities. TopGolf Winston-Salem works great for older teams looking for something different. The downtown Arts District has some local shops and restaurants, but it's more for parents than youth teams. GameTime arcade in the mall keeps younger kids busy, while the Escape Room Mystery locations offer team-building challenges for groups.
Weather & Packing
Winston-Salem sits in the Piedmont, so you get four real seasons with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Summer tournament season (June-August) means temperatures in the 80s and 90s with afternoon thunderstorms that roll through quickly but can delay games. Spring and fall are ideal for outdoor sports – expect 60s and 70s with less humidity, though you'll want layers since mornings can be 20 degrees cooler than afternoons.
Winter sports happen mostly indoors, but temperatures rarely drop below freezing for long. Pack rain gear year-round since pop-up storms are common, and bring extra socks because morning dew can soak fields even on sunny days. The elevation here means cooler evenings than you'd expect, so even summer tournaments need light jackets for night games. Most facilities have good drainage, but cleats with decent grip are essential during spring season when fields can stay muddy.
Local Tips
Download the ParkMobile app for downtown parking, though most sports venues have free lots. Gas prices tend to be lower on the outskirts rather than near the mall or downtown. Sheetz convenience stores are everywhere and offer surprisingly decent food options for quick team stops, plus they're cheaper than most fast food for drinks and snacks.
Traffic on Business 40 gets heavy around 4-6 PM, so plan tournament travel accordingly. Most hotels offer team rates if you book 10+ rooms, and many include breakfast which actually helps with tournament logistics. The city is generally safe, but like anywhere, don't leave equipment visible in vehicles at parks. Local folks are typically friendly and will give directions, plus many have kids in sports and understand the tournament grind. Wake Forest game days can impact hotel availability and traffic, so check the Demon Deacons schedule when planning visits.
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Which hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are good for families?
Several hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are well-suited for families. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown (0.64 mi, from $141/night), Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown (0.69 mi, from $183/night), and Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem Medical Center Area by IHG (2.84 mi, from $119/night) all offer suites, connecting rooms, a pool, complimentary breakfast, and on-site laundry.
Which hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are good for team or group travel?
Several hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina accommodate team and group travel. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown (0.64 mi, from $141/night), Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown (0.69 mi, from $183/night), and Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem Medical Center Area by IHG (2.84 mi, from $119/night) all offer meeting space, complimentary breakfast, and on-site laundry.
Are there extended-stay hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?
Yes — WoodSpring Suites Winston-Salem near Hanes Mall (5.79 mi, from $84/night), Home2 Suites by Hilton Winston-Salem Hanes Mall (7.86 mi, from $148/night), and Residence Inn by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall (8.26 mi, from $146/night) are all extended-stay properties in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with full kitchens and on-site laundry.
Which hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are great for a weekend getaway?
Several hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are ideal for a weekend getaway. Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG (0.12 mi, from $276/night), Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown (0.64 mi, from $141/night), and Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown (0.69 mi, from $183/night) all offer on-site dining. Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG also has spa services. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown also has a pool. Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown also has a pool.
Which hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are good for business travelers?
Several hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina cater to business travelers. Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG (0.12 mi, from $276/night), Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown (0.64 mi, from $141/night), and Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown (0.69 mi, from $183/night) all offer free Wi-Fi, meeting space, and a fitness center.
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Which hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina offer free breakfast?
Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem Medical Center Area by IHG (2.84 mi, from $119/night), Comfort Suites Hanes Mall (6.47 mi, from $100/night), and Hampton Inn Winston-Salem Hanes Mall (6.88 mi, from $195/night) include complimentary breakfast.
Which hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina offer free parking?
Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem Medical Center Area by IHG (2.84 mi, from $119/night), WoodSpring Suites Winston-Salem near Hanes Mall (5.79 mi, from $84/night), and Comfort Suites Hanes Mall (6.47 mi, from $100/night) offer complimentary parking.
Which hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina have suites or extra space?
Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG (0.12 mi, from $276/night), Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown (0.64 mi, from $141/night), and Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown (0.69 mi, from $183/night) offer suite-style rooms with extra living space.
Which hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina have a full in-room kitchen?
WoodSpring Suites Winston-Salem near Hanes Mall (5.79 mi, from $84/night), Home2 Suites by Hilton Winston-Salem Hanes Mall (7.86 mi, from $148/night), and Residence Inn by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall (8.26 mi, from $146/night) offer rooms with a full kitchen — stove, full-size fridge, and dishwasher.
Which hotels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina have a kitchenette?
Comfort Suites Hanes Mall (6.47 mi, from $100/night) and Springhill Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall (7.91 mi, from $156/night) offer rooms with a kitchenette — typically a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee maker.
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