Getting Married in Winston-Salem

Couples, planners, and guests looking for a place to celebrate and stay in Winston-Salem can search and book wedding hotels in Winston-Salem on Engine. The Winston-Salem Marriott leads this list with about 5,400 square feet of reception space in the Hearn Ballroom, 18 event spaces, and 319 guest rooms for out-of-town guests. Engine connects you to these properties at pre-negotiated rates, with no membership fee.

Winston-Salem offers a relaxed setting for couples planning a wedding, with historic neighborhoods, local gardens, and a range of hotel reception spaces that can accommodate gatherings from intimate to large. These hotels provide on-site event facilities and guest rooms for out-of-town friends and family. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking.

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Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Event spaceGuest roomsWedding servicesReception hallBanquet spaceGuest rating
1 Winston-Salem Marriott 5,390 sq ft 319 Yes Yes Yes 4.3 (762)
2 Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem 5,500 sq ft 146 Yes Yes Yes 3.6 (1,000)
3 Best Western Plus University Inn 4,226 sq ft 190 Yes Yes Yes 4.1 (32)
4 Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center 4,277 sq ft 146 Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (2,439)
5 The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 2,500 sq ft 70 Yes Yes Yes 4.6 (1,076)
6 Hilton Garden Inn Winston-Salem/Hanes Mall 1,875 sq ft 112 Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (784)
7 Kimpton Cardinal Hotel by IHG 3,150 sq ft 174 – – – 4.5 (1,002)
8 Graylyn 2,050 sq ft 86 – – – –
9 Courtyard by Marriott Winston - Salem Downtown 1,400 sq ft 126 – – – 4.3 (539)
10 Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Downtown 1,400 sq ft 119 – – – 4.6 (827)
11 Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall 1,352 sq ft 122 – – – 4.2 (818)
12 Spark by Hilton Winston-Salem University 1,200 sq ft 88 – – – 3.9 (537)
13 Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem/University Area, NC 1,064 sq ft 94 – – – 4.4 (1,003)
14 Hotel Indigo Winston-Salem Downtown by IHG 1,000 sq ft 75 – – – 4.4 (430)
15 Residence Inn by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall 700 sq ft 108 – – – 4.3 (441)
16 Holiday Inn Exp Winston Salem by IHG 687 sq ft 71 – – – 4.2 (907)
17 Hampton Inn Winston-Salem Hanes Mall 672 sq ft 130 – – – 4.6 (1,004)
18 Townhouse Winston Salem - University 630 sq ft 113 – – – 2.8 (1,000)
19 Hampton Inn Bermuda Run Winston-Salem 576 sq ft 86 – – – 4.4 (835)
20 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall 500 sq ft 127 – – – 4.5 (774)

Frequently asked questions

Which Winston-Salem hotels have reception space close to downtown venues?
The Winston-Salem Marriott offers about 5,400 square feet in its Hearn Ballroom and 18 event spaces total, making it a strong option if your ceremony is nearby and you want both the reception and guest rooms in one location. The Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem has about 5,500 square feet in its Garden Terrace space and 5 event spaces, and the Best Western Plus University Inn offers about 4,200 square feet in its ballroom with 10 event spaces. You can search and compare these properties on Engine to find the best fit for your wedding party and guests.
How soon should I book hotel rooms for my wedding guests in Winston-Salem?
Most couples reserve a block of rooms six to nine months before the wedding date, especially during popular wedding season or if your event falls on a weekend. Booking early gives out-of-town guests time to plan and ensures you secure the room availability you need. Engine makes it easy to search availability and compare rates at these hotels well in advance.
Can Engine help with both guest rooms and the reception space at wedding hotels in Winston-Salem?
Engine handles both. For guest rooms, you can book self-serve for smaller groups, or Engine Groups manages the block if you need 9 or more rooms. The hotel's event and reception space can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or you can arrange it with the hotel directly.
How do I reserve a block of rooms for out-of-town guests attending my wedding?
For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve on Engine. If you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. Engine offers consolidated invoicing and multiple payment options, and there's no membership fee.
How does billing work when I book a room block for my wedding?
Engine provides consolidated invoicing, so you receive one clear bill instead of juggling multiple receipts. You have multiple payment options to choose from, and there's no membership fee to use the platform. This makes managing costs straightforward, whether you're covering the rooms yourself or splitting expenses with family.

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