Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem, an IHG Hotel is a contemporary select-service hotel located at 2520 Peters Creek Parkway in the southern corridor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Situated just off Interstate 40 at Exit 192 (NC-150), this IHG property provides reliable lodging for road travelers, medical center visitors, families touring historic Old Salem, and business professionals attending regional conferences. Guests choose the property for its complimentary hot Express Start breakfast bar, seasonal outdoor saltwater swimming pool, free surface parking, and rapid five-minute highway access to Downtown Winston-Salem and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

What to Expect at Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem, an IHG Hotel

Guest rooms and suites at Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem follow IHG’s functional, productivity-focused layout. Standard configurations include single king rooms and double queen rooms, alongside spacious studio suites equipped with sleeper sofas for families or extended stays. Every accommodation features plush bedding with a choice of firm or soft pillows, blackout roller shades, an ergonomic work desk with accessible power outlets, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen television. For in-room convenience, each unit includes a mini-refrigerator, a microwave, and a Keurig coffee and tea maker.

Each morning, the ground-floor breakfast lounge hosts the complimentary Express Start Breakfast bar. Guests can choose from hot items such as scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage links, biscuits and gravy, an automatic pancake machine, and the brand’s signature warm cinnamon rolls, alongside Chobani yogurt, fresh fruit, oatmeal, and 100% Arabica coffee. Beyond the morning dining area, the property features a 24-hour fitness center stocked with treadmills, elliptical machines, a stationary bike, and free weights. During the warm Carolina late spring and summer months, the fenced outdoor saltwater pool and sundeck offer a quiet spot to unwind, while flexible on-site meeting space accommodates small corporate gatherings, training sessions, and family reception events.

• Express Start Hot Breakfast Bar: Complimentary daily morning buffet serving warm cinnamon rolls, pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats, fresh fruit, and freshly brewed coffee.
• In-Room Convenience Appliances: Every guest room and studio suite includes a microwave, mini-refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, and dedicated workspace with free Wi-Fi.
• Seasonal Outdoor Saltwater Pool: Fenced outdoor swimming pool and landscaped lounge deck open from late spring through early autumn.
• 24-Hour Fitness & Business Facilities: On-site exercise room with cardio and strength equipment, paired with a 24-hour business station offering printing and copying services.
• Immediate I-40 & NC-150 Highway Access: Direct access to Peters Creek Parkway and Interstate 40, placing Old Salem, Truist Stadium, and major hospitals within a 5-to-10-minute drive.

Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem, an IHG Hotel at a Glance

Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings

Reaching the hotel by car is straightforward: take Exit 192 off Interstate 40 onto Peters Creek Parkway (NC-150 South) and travel roughly half a mile south; the hotel entrance sits on the right side of the parkway with an expansive surface parking lot that accommodates standard cars, SUVs, and vans at no extra charge. Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) bus routes also run along Peters Creek Parkway connecting riders to the Clark Campbell Transportation Center downtown. If you are visiting during Wake Forest University graduation weekends, major sporting events, or the semi-annual High Point Market in neighboring High Point, reserve your room several weeks ahead, as corridor hotels fill rapidly. Request an upper-floor room facing away from Peters Creek Parkway for the quietest overnight sleep.

The property is fully wheelchair accessible, offering designated accessible parking spaces near the automatic sliding main entrance, step-free lobby pathways, elevator service to all guest floors, and ADA-compliant rooms fitted with roll-in showers or tub grab bars and visual alarm alerts. For dining and sightseeing nearby, the Peters Creek Parkway corridor features numerous casual restaurants and supermarkets within a five-minute drive. Two miles north lies Old Salem Museums & Gardens, the restored 18th-century Moravian settlement famous for Winkler Bakery and historic brick walkways, while Truist Stadium—home of the Winston-Salem Dash minor league baseball team—is less than ten minutes north via Peters Creek Parkway.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in, check-out, and breakfast hours at Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM, with a 24-hour front desk available to assist late-night arrivals along I-40. The complimentary Express Start hot breakfast bar is served daily in the lobby dining room, typically from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends.

Are breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking included in the room rate?

Yes, nightly room rates at Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem falls into the mid-scale ($$) tier and include the full hot breakfast buffet, high-speed wireless internet throughout the building, and on-site surface parking. Guests can check live nightly pricing and IHG One Rewards member rates directly on the official IHG hotel page.

How far is the hotel from Old Salem and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist?

The hotel is located approximately 2.5 miles south of Old Salem Museums & Gardens and UNC School of the Arts, which takes about 5 minutes by car straight up Peters Creek Parkway. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Downtown Winston-Salem are roughly 3.5 miles north, or a 7-to-10-minute drive.

Is the hotel suitable for families and accessible for guests with mobility needs?

Families benefit from double-queen rooms and studio suites with pull-out sofa beds, cribs upon request, in-room microwaves and mini-fridges, and the seasonal outdoor saltwater pool. The building provides step-free main entry, elevator access to all floors, accessible pool entry, and dedicated ADA-configured guest rooms.

When planning your Winston-Salem travel guide or comparing verified hotels and wedding venue in Winston-Salem, pair this stop with standout local spots including Old Salem Museum & Gardens, Lam Museum of Anthropology, River Birch Lodge, and Washington Park (1.6 km away).