
Axel’s take
Convenient highway access cannot outweigh recurring cleanliness and maintenance problems.
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Axel’s rating: 4.6/10 · a basic 2-star roadside hotel north of Wake Forest University
This basic 2-star roadside hotel, formerly Quality Inn and now listed by OYO as Townhouse, falls short even of budget expectations. Free parking and easy highway access are useful, and some guests praise comfortable beds and helpful staff. But Booking.com and Expedia’s weak overall ratings fit the broader picture: cleanliness and room upkeep are too inconsistent to make this a dependable overnight stop.
Recent Expedia guests describe dirty linen, damaged fixtures, unreliable locks and disruptive parking-lot noise; an August 2026 review on OYO also mentions missing fixtures and variable cleanliness. OYO’s policy section says the swimming pool is non-operational, despite advertising it elsewhere. Tripadvisor guests also report missing breakfast and fitness facilities, so confirm those directly. We’d skip it for families, light sleepers or anyone needing reliably clean, well-maintained accommodation.
- Rooms
- Some comfortable-bed reports, but recurring complaints about damaged fixtures, locks and plumbing.
- Cleanliness
- A major weakness: recent guests report dirty rooms and linen, despite some positive experiences.
- Service
- Mixed: helpful staff earn praise, while other guests describe inattentive service and difficulty getting towels.
- Amenities
- Free parking and Wi-Fi are listed; the pool is non-operational, and breakfast and gym availability need confirmation.
- Fees and surprises
- An incidental deposit may be required; early check-in and late checkout can cost extra; no elevator is listed.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
5719 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem
Convenient for highway access and driving to Wake Forest; some guests report disruptive parking-lot activity.
Amenities and check-in
Free parking and Wi-Fi are listed; the pool is non-operational, and breakfast and gym availability need confirmation.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Breakfast
- Fitness facilities
- Parking
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Townhouse Winston Salem - University — Winston-Salem, United States
Townhouse Winston Salem - University is a basic 2-star roadside hotel north of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, United States.
Address: 5719 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem. Property ID: 1115372.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/townhouse-winston-salem-university-1115372
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#3 of 3 hotels in University Parkway / US 52 by Axel's take. University Parkway / US 52 is #4 of 4 places to stay in Winston-Salem. The best hotels in University Parkway / US 52, ranked · Where to stay in Winston-Salem
Axel's take: 4.6/10
Convenient highway access cannot outweigh recurring cleanliness and maintenance problems. a basic 2-star roadside hotel north of Wake Forest University, scored for what it is.
This basic 2-star roadside hotel, formerly Quality Inn and now listed by OYO as Townhouse, falls short even of budget expectations. Free parking and easy highway access are useful, and some guests praise comfortable beds and helpful staff. But Booking.com and Expedia’s weak overall ratings fit the broader picture: cleanliness and room upkeep are too inconsistent to make this a dependable overnight stop.
Recent Expedia guests describe dirty linen, damaged fixtures, unreliable locks and disruptive parking-lot noise; an August 2026 review on OYO also mentions missing fixtures and variable cleanliness. OYO’s policy section says the swimming pool is non-operational, despite advertising it elsewhere. Tripadvisor guests also report missing breakfast and fitness facilities, so confirm those directly. We’d skip it for families, light sleepers or anyone needing reliably clean, well-maintained accommodation.
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Best for: drivers needing University Parkway access; undemanding solo travelers with a backup plan
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Watch out for: recurring cleanliness and maintenance complaints; swimming pool listed as non-operational; noise and room-security concerns
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Location: Convenient for highway access and driving to Wake Forest; some guests report disruptive parking-lot activity.
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Rooms: Some comfortable-bed reports, but recurring complaints about damaged fixtures, locks and plumbing.
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Cleanliness: A major weakness: recent guests report dirty rooms and linen, despite some positive experiences.
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Service: Mixed: helpful staff earn praise, while other guests describe inattentive service and difficulty getting towels.
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Amenities: Free parking and Wi-Fi are listed; the pool is non-operational, and breakfast and gym availability need confirmation.
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Fees and surprises: An incidental deposit may be required; early check-in and late checkout can cost extra; no elevator is listed.
Axel's opinion of Townhouse Winston Salem - University, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Townhouse Winston Salem - University
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- Townhouse by OYO
- 5719 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem
- Amenities: Indoor Pool, Outdoor pool, Seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Breakfast, Fitness facilities, Parking, Parking nearby, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Winston-Salem
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