WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel, located in the historic R.J. Reynolds Building in downtown Winston-Salem, is officially open to travelers.
Occupying the first six floors of the iconic former R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company headquarters at 401 North Main Street, The Kimpton Cardinal is the destination’s newest boutique hotel and Kimpton’s first venture into the Carolinas. The hotel’s locally-inspired design blends the building’s Art Deco architecture and storied past with Kimpton’s reputation for hospitality in the city’s first upscale boutique hotel.
The Kimpton Cardinal will debut 174 luxe guest rooms, including 15 suites, each blending the tradition of monograms and tartan fabrics with modern furnishings and playful artwork. Named to the National Register of Historic Places, the building remains an architectural showcase of classic design.
The Kimpton Cardinal will offer plenty of common spaces for guests, including the welcoming Living Room on the lobby level dressed in Carolina-inspired artwork with pops of fuchsia and monograms and a nearly 2,000-square-foot Rec Room with a basketball court, bowling alley and adult-sized twisty slide.
The Kimpton Cardinal’s adjacent restaurant, The Katharine, is launching soon. A traditional French brasserie that draws fresh inspiration from classic Southern cooking helmed by Executive Chef Ed Witt, the restaurant will feature a seasonal menu alongside traditional brasserie favorites and a beverage program with an extensive wine list, creative cocktails and numerous craft beer selections.
For groups and special occasions, the hotel boasts more than 6,300 square feet of function space, including two ballrooms with room for up to 400 guests on the mezzanine level.
“The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel team is eager to share this landmark with the local community, devoted Kimpton lovers, and leisure and business travelers seeking a new and genuine experience in the south,” says General Manager John Esainko. “From the moment guests arrive, they will feel like family as they experience our authentic Kimpton hospitality with each detailed amenity.”
Upon arrival, guests of The Kimpton Cardinal will be greeted with a Winston-Salem tradition of Moravian cookies and sweet tea in the Living Room and surprises at every turn. Other unique local amenities and experiences include an Art-o-Mat in the hotel’s Rec Room, a traditional cigarette machine repurposed to distribute small pieces of artwork, and the option to utilize the hotel’s yoga mats and bikes.
