Hosting a Conference or Event in Winston-Salem

Organizations planning a conference or corporate event in Winston-Salem can search and book conference hotels in Winston-Salem on Engine, with the Winston-Salem Marriott among the top options on the list. Its largest event space, Piedmont Hall 4- BCC, runs about 28,000 square feet and holds up to 2,700 people across 18 event spaces and 319 guest rooms. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms can compare properties, review meeting capacity, and secure group blocks or individual stays.

Engine booking data shows March is Winston-Salem's busiest month for business travel, with about 34% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in March, book the room block early.

Winston-Salem draws corporate events and meetings tied to its medical research institutions, universities, and manufacturing base, and these hotels serve organizations of every size and industry, from teams attending a trade show to those hosting a multi-day conference. The properties on this list offer a range of event-space capacity, from intimate boardrooms to ballrooms that seat hundreds, along with amenities that vary by hotel. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these hotels on Engine; for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for 8 or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product with access to more than 40,000 venues.

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Winston-Salem Marriott

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (747)

The Winston-Salem Marriott leads the list with 18 event spaces and its largest, Piedmont Hall 4- BCC, running about 28080 square feet and hosting up to 2700 people. The property offers 319 guest rooms.

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Best Western Plus University Inn

3-star hotel 3.5 Good (1014)

Best Western Plus University Inn provides 10 event spaces across 190 rooms, with Ballroom A, B, C, D spanning about 4226 square feet and accommodating up to 450 attendees.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Graylyn

4-star hotel

Graylyn offers 18 event spaces in an 86-room property, with the Mews Conference Room as its largest at about 2050 square feet and capacity for up to 250 people.

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Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem

3-star hotel 3.6 Great (1004)

Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem features 5 event spaces and 146 guest rooms, with the Garden Terrace running about 5500 square feet and seating up to 200 attendees.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1000)

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG has 8 event spaces and 174 guest rooms. Its largest space, The Katharine, runs about 3150 square feet and accommodates up to 245 people.

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Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (2306)

Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center offers 4 event spaces across 146 rooms, with the Sycamore Ballroom spanning about 4277 square feet and hosting up to 300 attendees.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Hilton Garden Inn Winston-Salem/Hanes Mall

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (773)

Hilton Garden Inn Winston-Salem/Hanes Mall provides 7 event spaces in a 112-room property, with the Piedmont Ballroom running about 1875 square feet for up to 120 guests.

  • Free parking avail.
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Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (782)

Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall features 4 event spaces in a 122-room property, with the Winston-Salem Room spanning about 1352 square feet and hosting up to 100 guests.

  • Free parking avail.
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Hampton Inn Bermuda Run Winston-Salem

2-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (825)

Hampton Inn Bermuda Run Winston-Salem provides 4 event spaces and 86 guest rooms, with the Vineyard Room running about 576 square feet for up to 40 attendees.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Downtown

2-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (790)

Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Downtown offers a single event space, The Winston Room, spanning about 1400 square feet and accommodating up to 70 people across 119 guest rooms.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Holiday Inn Exp Winston Salem by IHG

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (893)

Holiday Inn Exp Winston Salem by IHG has 2 event spaces in a 71-room property, with its meeting room running about 687 square feet for up to 25 attendees.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Spark by Hilton Winston-Salem University

3-star hotel 3.9 Great (513)

Spark by Hilton Winston-Salem University provides 1 event space across 88 guest rooms, with the meeting room spanning about 1200 square feet and seating up to 25 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Frequently asked questions

How does Engine help when I need both guest rooms and event space for a conference in Winston-Salem?
Engine handles both sides of your planning. For the guest rooms, if you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups takes care of the room block; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve through the platform. To find and request the meeting or event space itself, you can use Engine Spaces, which connects you to venues where you can submit requests for the space you need.
How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a large meeting in Winston-Salem?
For a conference or corporate event, aim to book guest rooms at least two to three months out, especially if your group is large or you're traveling during a busy season. Booking early gives you better room availability and more time to coordinate other details. If your event falls during peak times in Winston-Salem, even earlier is smart.
What's the best way to get to Winston-Salem for a conference?
The airport serving Winston-Salem is Piedmont Triad International, about 20 minutes from downtown. Most conference attendees fly in there and rent a car or arrange ground transport to their hotel. If you're driving from elsewhere in North Carolina or nearby states, Winston-Salem sits near major highways and is an easy few hours from Charlotte or Raleigh.
How do I book a block of rooms for conference attendees on Engine?
If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room block for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve directly on the platform. Either way, Engine pulls from a large hotel network and gives you access to pre-negotiated rates with no membership fee.
How does billing work when I book a multi-room stay for an event?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you get one bill for the entire room block instead of juggling individual charges. You also have multiple payment options to fit how your organization handles expenses. There's no membership fee, so you only pay for the rooms you book.

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