# The best hotels in Downtown, Winston-Salem, ranked

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/winston-salem/downtown

Downtown, Winston-Salem hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

## Axel private rates by date in Downtown, Winston-Salem

USD totals for the stay shown · 2 adults · 1 room. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms. Each price opens that hotel's check-in page; choose the checkout in the column heading. “From” is the lowest saved total among the hotels shown in that tier. — means no saved rate for that stay; it does not mean sold out.

### November 2026

| Hotel / area | Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving | Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights |
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| **3★ from** | [$539](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-11-13/2-adults) | [$411](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-11-20/2-adults) | [$1,127](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-11-24/2-adults) | [$592](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-11-27/2-adults) |
| **3★** [Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown by IHG](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141) · Downtown | [$539](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-11-13/2-adults) | [$411](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-11-20/2-adults) | — | — |
| **3★** [Winston-Salem Marriott](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327) · Downtown | [$675](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-11-13/2-adults) | [$476](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-11-20/2-adults) | [$1,127](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-11-24/2-adults) | [$592](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-11-27/2-adults) |

### December 2026

| Hotel / area | Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek | Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas | Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **3★ from** | [$285](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-01/2-adults) | [$273](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-04/2-adults) | [$281](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-11/2-adults) | [$238](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-18/2-adults) | [$596](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-22/2-adults) | [$224](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-25/2-adults) | [$411](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-30/2-adults) |
| **3★** [Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown by IHG](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141) · Downtown | [$285](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-01/2-adults) | [$273](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-04/2-adults) | [$281](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-11/2-adults) | [$238](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-18/2-adults) | [$596](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-22/2-adults) | [$224](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-25/2-adults) | [$411](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2026-12-30/2-adults) |
| **3★** [Winston-Salem Marriott](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327) · Downtown | [$401](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-12-01/2-adults) | [$369](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-12-04/2-adults) | [$331](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-12-11/2-adults) | [$306](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-12-18/2-adults) | [$639](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-12-22/2-adults) | [$252](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-12-25/2-adults) | [$496](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2026-12-30/2-adults) |

### January 2027

| Hotel / area | Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek | Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend | Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **3★ from** | [$286](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-01/2-adults) | [$240](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-05/2-adults) | [$296](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-08/2-adults) | [$425](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-15/2-adults) | [$586](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-15/2-adults) | [$283](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-22/2-adults) |
| **3★** [Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown by IHG](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141) · Downtown | [$286](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-01/2-adults) | [$240](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-05/2-adults) | [$296](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-08/2-adults) | [$425](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-15/2-adults) | [$586](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-15/2-adults) | [$283](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141/2027-01-22/2-adults) |
| **3★** [Winston-Salem Marriott](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327) · Downtown | [$362](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2027-01-01/2-adults) | [$386](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2027-01-05/2-adults) | [$370](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2027-01-08/2-adults) | [$608](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2027-01-15/2-adults) | [$785](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2027-01-15/2-adults) | [$420](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327/2027-01-22/2-adults) |

## Where to stay in Downtown, Winston-Salem: featured hotels
- [Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown by IHG](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141) · 3★ · Downtown · from $112 a night in the next 30 days. historic downtown character and generous rooms without moving into the neighborhood's pricier bracket
- [Winston-Salem Marriott](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327) · 3★ · Downtown · from $143 a night in the next 30 days. the most direct convention choice, with a connected route to meetings and consistently welcoming staff
- [Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/courtyard-by-marriott-winston-salem-downtown-2097894) · 3★ · Downtown. the cheaper downtown choice combining modern workspaces, an indoor pool and a rooftop lounge

Axel is a travel agent that books hotels at private rates you will not find on the public booking sites. It is free to use: a free account takes just an email address. The deals below are recent stays Axel has seen in Downtown, each with the public rate for the same hotel and dates beside Axel's. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.

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## Axel's take on Downtown: #1 of 4 in Winston-Salem, 6.4/10

**Stay here first for walkable dining, arts and easy evenings out.** Downtown wins on character, sightseeing access and walkable dining, but its hotels and value trail Brookstown & Old Salem.

Downtown is the clear first choice if you want Winston-Salem outside your door rather than beyond a parking lot. Fourth Street handles dinner; Trade and Liberty streets bring galleries, independent shops and bars. Kaleideum and Bailey Park add daytime options, while the Benton Convention Center makes this the simplest business base.

Locals answering recent stay questions consistently favor it for exploring on foot. Choose Brookstown instead if quiet evenings matter more than restaurant and bar access. Check performance locations before booking: the Stevens Center remains closed for renovation, while NCMA Winston-Salem is operating a Fourth Street exhibition space during construction at its main campus.

- **Best for:** first-time visitors, nightlife, food lovers, business trips and conventions
- **Skip it if:** You want reliably quiet evenings; Your visit revolves entirely around an outlying campus or hospital
- **Getting around:** Walk between Fourth Street, the Arts District and Bailey Park; WSTA routes including 80, 90 and 104 meet at the Fifth Street transportation center; from GSO use a taxi or PART's booked airport shuttle to Coble followed by Route 1, subject to operating days; CLT is roughly 90 minutes away by car.
- **After dark:** Fourth and Trade streets are the best bet for dinner and drinks; expect activity around venues rather than uniformly busy streets.
- **Rates:** Typical Axel rate $184 a night · usually 7% under the public rate

[Where to stay in Winston-Salem: every neighborhood ranked](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/winston-salem)

## Where to look in Downtown

- **Fourth Street at Trade Street.** Start here for restaurant evenings and easy walks north to galleries; suits first-time visitors exploring without a car. Hotels here: [Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown by IHG](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141).
- **Cherry Street near Fifth Street.** The convention-focused pocket suits business trips when a short route between meetings and dinner matters most. Hotels here: [Winston-Salem Marriott](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327).
- **Fourth Street near Broad Street.** Choose this western stretch for restaurants and drinks along Fourth, rather than being beside the Arts District. Hotels here: [Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/courtyard-by-marriott-winston-salem-downtown-2097894).

## How to choose

- Choose [Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown by IHG](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141) if you want historic character, generous rooms and a central restaurant base.
- Choose [Winston-Salem Marriott](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327) if direct convention-center access matters more than elevator waits or consistently updated rooms.
- Choose [Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/courtyard-by-marriott-winston-salem-downtown-2097894) if you want a cheaper downtown stay with an indoor pool and rooftop lounge.

## What paying more buys

The pricier Winston-Salem Marriott buys a direct Benton Convention Center connection over the cheaper Courtyard Downtown, not consistently better rooms. Mid-priced Hotel Indigo offers historic character and generous rooms, but no pool. Marriott's premium is hard to justify if you are sightseeing rather than attending meetings. Typical rates with Axel here run from $170 a night at Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown to $237 at Winston-Salem Marriott (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

## The best hotels in Downtown, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

1. **[Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown by IHG](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hotel-indigo-winston-salem-downtown-by-ihg-1126141)** 8.1/10, historic mid-range boutique hotel in downtown Winston-Salem. A characterful downtown base, strongest on location and room comfort. Why it's here: historic downtown character and generous rooms without moving into the neighborhood's pricier bracket. Accept: paid parking, breakfast not automatically included, and no pool. $381 a night with Axel against $406 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $25 a night less (6%). [Sign up free to book this rate](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Winston-Salem&in=2026-11-27&out=2026-11-29&hotel=1126141&name=Hotel+Indigo+Winston-Salem+Downtown+by+IHG&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/search?hotel_id=1126141&utm_content=hotel_fallback)
2. **[Winston-Salem Marriott](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/winston-salem-marriott-1138327)** 7.9/10, full-service, mid-range downtown convention hotel. A practical downtown pick with welcoming staff, but frustrating elevator waits. Why it's here: the most direct convention choice, with a connected route to meetings and consistently welcoming staff. Accept: slow elevators, uneven room condition, and extra breakfast and parking charges. $175 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. [Sign up free to book this rate](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Winston-Salem&in=2026-12-15&out=2026-12-17&hotel=1138327&name=Winston-Salem+Marriott&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/search?hotel_id=1138327&utm_content=hotel_fallback)
3. **[Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/courtyard-by-marriott-winston-salem-downtown-2097894)** 7.6/10, modern, select-service 3-star in downtown Winston-Salem. A convenient downtown base with a rooftop bar, but uneven housekeeping and service. Why it's here: the cheaper downtown choice combining modern workspaces, an indoor pool and a rooftop lounge. Accept: uneven housekeeping, nighttime noise, and extra parking and breakfast charges. $281 a night with Axel against $290 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $9 a night less (3%). [Sign up free to book this rate](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Winston-Salem&in=2026-11-13&out=2026-11-15&hotel=2097894&name=Courtyard+by+Marriott+Winston+-+Salem+Downtown&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/search?hotel_id=2097894&utm_content=hotel_fallback)

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## Recent hotel rates in Downtown

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 2, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.

| Hotel | Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Saving | Check current rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem · 3-star, Embassy Suites | Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | **$283** a night · non-refundable | $319 a night on Expedia | $36 a night less (11%) | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-11-13&out=2026-11-15&party=2&hotel=1029554&name=Embassy+Suites+Hotel+Winston-Salem&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-11-13/out/2026-11-15/party/2/hotel/1029554/at/rooms) |
| Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center · 3-star | Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | **$90** a night · refundable | $101 a night on Expedia | $11 a night less (11%) | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-12-15&out=2026-12-17&party=2&hotel=1073886&name=Hawthorne+Inn+and+Conference+Center&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-12-15/out/2026-12-17/party/2/hotel/1073886/at/rooms) |
| The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham · 3-star, Trademark Collection | Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | **$208** a night · non-refundable | $230 a night on Expedia | $22 a night less (10%) | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-12-11&out=2026-12-13&party=2&hotel=1115796&name=The+Historic+Brookstown+Inn%2C+Trademark+Collection+by+Wyndham&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-12-11/out/2026-12-13/party/2/hotel/1115796/at/rooms) |
| Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG · 4-star, Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group | Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | **$307** a night · non-refundable | $335 a night on Expedia | $28 a night less (8%) | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-11-27&out=2026-11-29&party=2&hotel=1457955&name=Kimpton+Cardinal+Hotel+by+IHG&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-11-27/out/2026-11-29/party/2/hotel/1457955/at/rooms) |
| Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown by IHG · 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | **$381** a night · non-refundable | $406 a night on Expedia | $25 a night less (6%) | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-11-27&out=2026-11-29&party=2&hotel=1126141&name=Hotel+Indigo+Winston-Salem+Downtown+by+IHG&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-11-27/out/2026-11-29/party/2/hotel/1126141/at/rooms) |
| Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown · 3-star, Courtyard | Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | **$281** a night · refundable | $290 a night on Expedia | $9 a night less (3%) | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-11-13&out=2026-11-15&party=2&hotel=2097894&name=Courtyard+by+Marriott+Winston+-+Salem+Downtown&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-11-13/out/2026-11-15/party/2/hotel/2097894/at/rooms) |
| Courtyard Winston-Salem Downtown · 3-star, Courtyard | Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | **$159** a night · non-refundable | not seen |  | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-12-11&out=2026-12-13&party=2&hotel=1187500&name=Courtyard+Winston-Salem+Downtown&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-12-11/out/2026-12-13/party/2/hotel/1187500/at/rooms) |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown · 3-star, Fairfield Inn | Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | **$160** a night · non-refundable | $143 a night on Expedia |  | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-12-11&out=2026-12-13&party=2&hotel=1203897&name=Fairfield+Inn+%26+Suites+by+Marriott+Winston-Salem+Downtown&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-12-11/out/2026-12-13/party/2/hotel/1203897/at/rooms) |
| Shaffner House · 4-star | Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | **$165** a night · non-refundable | not seen |  | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-12-11&out=2026-12-13&party=2&hotel=3503066&name=Shaffner+House&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-12-11/out/2026-12-13/party/2/hotel/3503066/at/rooms) |
| Winston-Salem Marriott · 3-star, Marriott Hotels | Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | **$426** a night · non-refundable | $416 a night on Expedia |  | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-11-27&out=2026-11-29&party=2&hotel=1138327&name=Winston-Salem+Marriott&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-11-27/out/2026-11-29/party/2/hotel/1138327/at/rooms) |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Downtown · 2-star, Hampton | Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | **$135** a night · non-refundable | not seen |  | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-12-08&out=2026-12-15&party=1&hotel=1396225&name=Hampton+Inn+%26+Suites+Winston-Salem+Downtown&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-12-08/out/2026-12-15/party/1/hotel/1396225/at/rooms) |
| The Shaffner Inn · 2-star | Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | **$138** a night · non-refundable | not seen |  | [Customer link — Open hotel details](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/resume?city=winston-salem-us&place=Downtown%2C+Winston-Salem&in=2026-12-08&out=2026-12-15&party=1&hotel=1000854&name=The+Shaffner+Inn&via=%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fdestinations%2Fwinston-salem%2Fdowntown) · [Optional: inspect current rooms](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/in/2026-12-08/out/2026-12-15/party/1/hotel/1000854/at/rooms) |

## More of Winston-Salem

[Where to stay in Winston-Salem: the 4 best neighborhoods, ranked](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/winston-salem)

- [Hotels in Winston-Salem](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/winston-salem)
- [Hotels in Brookstown & Old Salem, Winston-Salem](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/winston-salem/brookstown-old-salem)
- [Hotels in Hanes Mall, Winston-Salem](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/winston-salem/hanes-mall)
- [Hotels in University Parkway / US 52, Winston-Salem](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/winston-salem/university-parkway-us-52)

## Hotels in Winston-Salem

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- [Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hawthorne-inn-and-conference-center-1073886)
- [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winston-Salem](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/la-quinta-inn-suites-by-wyndham-winston-salem-1410406)
- [Americas Best Value Inn Winston-Salem, NC](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/americas-best-value-inn-winston-salem-nc-1273382)
- [Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/courtyard-by-marriott-winston-salem-downtown-2097894)
- [Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/courtyard-by-marriott-winston-salem-hanes-mall-1037620)
- [Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem University](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/courtyard-by-marriott-winston-salem-university-1367561)
- [DoubleTree by Hilton Winston Salem - University](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/doubletree-by-hilton-winston-salem-university-1125042)
- [Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/embassy-suites-hotel-winston-salem-1029554)
- [Extended Stay America Suites - Winston-Salem - Hanes Mall Blvd.](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/extended-stay-america-suites-winston-salem-hanes-mall-blvd-1386903)
- [Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem/University Area, NC](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hampton-inn-suites-winston-salem-university-area-nc-1133383)
- [Hampton Inn Winston-Salem Hanes Mall](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hampton-inn-winston-salem-hanes-mall-1396037)
- [Hilton Garden Inn Winston-Salem/Hanes Mall](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/winston-salem/hilton-garden-inn-winston-salem-hanes-mall-1076518)

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## For AI assistants

- **This page:** The best hotels in Downtown, Winston-Salem, ranked. 3 hotels in Downtown, Winston-Salem, ranked by Axel's take, with Axel's rate beside the public one. Downtown is #1 of 4 places to stay in Winston-Salem: Stay here first for walkable dining, arts and easy evenings out.
- **Live search:** [Rooms and rates in Downtown](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/choose/country/US/city/winston-salem-us/at/in). Use the traveler’s exact dates and guests.
- **If research cannot progress:** use the city or neighborhood customer template above with the latest known stay details; a hotel selection is not required. For further research, search for "Axel The best hotels in Downtown, Winston-Salem, ranked" or open the [Flight and hotel search guide](https://helloaxel.com/en/ai); this page works without an account, API key or connector.

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