How Axel worksAxel $90 a night vs $106 on Expedia at Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $16 a night less (15%). Seen Oct 11.
3-star hotel · 420 High St, Winston-Salem
Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Non-smoking rooms · Fridge · Family room
Hotels in Winston-SalemA practical independent 3-star near downtown and Old Salem
8.2/10
A strong downtown value, with clean rooms and friendly staff outweighing dated surroundings.
Hawthorne Inn is a practical independent 3-star near downtown Winston-Salem and Old Salem, and it's a strong pick for travelers who prioritize convenience over style. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Free parking is a useful downtown perk, while in-room microwaves and refrigerators make longer visits easier. We'd shortlist it for college visits, business trips and straightforward sightseeing.
The main compromise is an older property: several guests describe dated decor, even when their rooms are clean and comfortable. Breakfast costs extra, and the outdoor pool is seasonal, listed as open May through September—not a year-round amenity. Two September Expedia guests also reported missing hot water, a maintenance concern worth checking before arrival. We'd skip it if fresh design or a year-round pool matters more than location and value.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$101 a night with Axel against $116 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $15 a night less (13%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$15/night less than Expedia (13%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$75 a night with Axel against $85 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $10 a night less (11%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
$10/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$90 a night with Axel against $106 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (15%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$16/night less than Expedia (15%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$95 a night with Axel against $99 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (3%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$95 a night with Axel against $99 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (4%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$184 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$179 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$449 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Axel $90 a night vs $106 on Expedia at Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $16 a night less (15%). Seen Oct 11.
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A strong downtown value, with clean rooms and friendly staff outweighing dated surroundings. A practical independent 3-star near downtown and Old Salem, scored for what it is.
Hawthorne Inn is a practical independent 3-star near downtown Winston-Salem and Old Salem, and it's a strong pick for travelers who prioritize convenience over style. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Free parking is a useful downtown perk, while in-room microwaves and refrigerators make longer visits easier. We'd shortlist it for college visits, business trips and straightforward sightseeing.
The main compromise is an older property: several guests describe dated decor, even when their rooms are clean and comfortable. Breakfast costs extra, and the outdoor pool is seasonal, listed as open May through September—not a year-round amenity. Two September Expedia guests also reported missing hot water, a maintenance concern worth checking before arrival. We'd skip it if fresh design or a year-round pool matters more than location and value.
Best for: college visitors; value-minded downtown sightseers; business travelers with a car
Watch out for: dated decor; breakfast costs extra; pool is seasonal; recent hot-water complaints
Location: Walkable to Old Salem, downtown restaurants and the Benton Convention Center.
Rooms: Generally comfortable but dated; microwaves and refrigerators add practicality.
Cleanliness: Strong overall guest feedback, including numerous recent reports of clean rooms.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across booking sites.
Amenities: Free parking and Wi-Fi, gym and laundry; outdoor pool listed open May–September.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast and pets cost extra; Booking.com lists a refundable damage deposit.
Axel's opinion of Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, 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 dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $101 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $116 a night on Expedia | $15 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $75 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $85 a night on Expedia | $10 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $90 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $106 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (15%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $95 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $99 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $95 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $99 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $184 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $179 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $449 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
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