Embassy Suites by Hilton Winston Salem

Embassy Suites by Hilton Winston Salem is a nine-story all-suite convention hotel at 460 N Cherry Street in the heart of Downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Directly connected via covered skywalk and subterranean passages to the 150,000-square-foot Benton Convention Center, the property anchors the city’s central business, arts, and hospitality corridor. Designed around a soaring glass-roofed central atrium, the hotel provides 146 two-room suites, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, an evening lobby reception, an indoor swimming pool, and direct street-level dining at the Cherry Street Grille, making it one of the most practical bases for convention attendees, Wake Forest University visitors, and families exploring the Piedmont Triad.

What to Expect at Embassy Suites by Hilton Winston Salem

Every accommodation at Embassy Suites by Hilton Winston Salem is laid out as a true two-room suite with a private bedroom separated from a front parlor by a solid door. The living area includes a sleeper sofa, an ergonomic work desk, a dining/meeting table, a wet bar equipped with a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, and a flat-screen HDTV, while the bedroom features either one king bed or two double beds with a second television. Because the parlor and sleeping quarters are fully partitioned, business travelers can host small workspace meetings and parents can put children to bed early without turning off the lights in the living room. High-floor suites facing north and east offer expansive views across the downtown skyline, including the historic Art Deco silhouette of the 1929 Reynolds Building two blocks away.

The multi-story interior atrium functions as the social hub of the property from early morning through late evening. Each morning, guests gather in the atrium dining area for a complimentary made-to-order breakfast featuring custom omelets, eggs cooked to specification, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, fruit, yogurt, and pastries. In the early evening, the atrium hosts the brand’s signature complimentary Evening Reception with beer, wine, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and light bar snacks. For lunch, dinner, and late-night drinks, the on-site Cherry Street Grille serves American comfort classics, burgers, flatbreads, Carolina-inspired appetizers, and regional North Carolina craft beers. Guests also have access to a heated indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center stocked with cardio machines and free weights, and the adjacent full-service salon and day spa facilities inside the Twin City Quarter complex.

• Two-Room Suite Floor Plans: Separate living rooms with pull-out sofa beds, wet bars, microwaves, mini-fridges, and dual televisions suited for families and extended business stays.
• Direct Benton Convention Center Access: Climate-controlled interior walkways connect the hotel straight into the Benton Convention Center and neighboring Twin City Quarter meeting rooms without stepping outdoors in rain or winter weather.
• Complimentary Made-to-Order Breakfast: Included daily hot breakfast buffet and live omelet station served in the skylit central atrium on weekday and weekend mornings.
• Nightly Atrium Evening Reception: Complimentary two-hour social hour each evening offering house wines, draft and bottled beers, mixed drinks, soft drinks, and light snacks.
• Cherry Street Grille & Indoor Pool: Street-front casual restaurant and bar overlooking North Cherry Street paired with a year-round heated indoor lap and recreation pool.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Winston Salem at a Glance

Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings

Room rates and occupancy surge during major trade shows at the Benton Convention Center, Wake Forest University home football weekends, graduation week in May, and the biennial National Black Theatre Festival, so booking four to eight weeks ahead is smart during peak dates. If you value quiet nights, request an upper-floor suite on levels 7 through 9 facing away from the lower atrium dining area and the Cherry Street loading zone. Drivers arriving via I-40 Business (Salem Parkway) can take the Cherry Street exit directly north to Fifth Street; self-parking is available in the connected municipal parking deck at the corner of Cherry and Sixth streets, and the hotel also provides front-drive valet service. For public transit riders, the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) Clark Campbell Transportation Center sits just three blocks south at 100 W 5th Street, connecting local bus routes and PART regional express coaches to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), located 22 miles east.

The hotel is ADA-compliant with step-free lobby entrances off North Cherry Street, wide elevator banks serving all guest floors, accessible public restrooms, a pool lift at the indoor swimming pool, and designated mobility- and hearing-accessible suites equipped with roll-in showers and visual alarms. Step outside the front doors and you are within a five-minute walk of the Downtown Arts District (DADA) along Trade Street, lined with independent galleries, craft breweries, and chef-driven restaurants between 5th and 7th streets. Three blocks east on Liberty Street, the historic 1929 Stevens Center hosts Broadway tours and Winston-Salem Symphony performances, while the Innovation Quarter and Bailey Park are a 10-minute walk southeast. A five-minute drive south down Marshall or Main Street brings you directly to the restored 18th-century cobblestones and bakeries of Old Salem Museums & Gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in, check-out, and breakfast hours at Embassy Suites by Hilton Winston Salem?

Standard check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM, with digital check-in and Digital Key selection available through the Hilton Honors mobile app. The complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily in the atrium from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends, while the Evening Reception runs nightly from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

How much do suites and parking cost at the hotel?

Nightly rates typically range from $150 to $260 ($$) depending on downtown convention demand and Wake Forest University events, with both morning breakfast and evening drinks included in the room rate. On-site valet parking and adjacent municipal garage self-parking are available for a daily fee; check current rates on the official Hilton website when reserving.

How close is the hotel to the Benton Convention Center and Wake Forest University?

The hotel stands directly across from and connects via enclosed walkways to the Benton Convention Center at 5th and Cherry streets, making your commute under two minutes on foot. Wake Forest University’s Reynolda Campus and Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium are located 2.5 to 3.5 miles north along University Parkway, roughly an 8- to 10-minute drive.

Is Embassy Suites by Hilton Winston Salem wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly?

Yes, the property offers step-free access from the street and parking garage, spacious elevators, accessible suites with roll-in showers and grab bars, and an ADA lift at the indoor pool. The hotel also welcomes dogs and cats (up to two pets per suite) for a non-refundable pet sanitation fee per stay, making it convenient for families traveling with pets.

When planning your Winston-Salem travel guide or browsing verified hotels in Winston-Salem, pair this stop with standout local spots including Kaleideum, Old Salem Museum & Gardens, MUSE Winston-Salem, and Winston-Salem Marriott (nearby).