$63 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 29, 2013

Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

2 stars
300 North Dawson Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.0
out of 5
46 reviews
Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

This was a clean, well run hotel. The layout is somewhat dated so the room and the bath were a... See full review

  • proud NCSU parent
  • May 14, 2012
Quality for your money

The location is great. The continental breakfast is everything you need. Rooms are clean and well... See full review

  • Won't overspend
  • Apr 3, 2010
Budget Raleigh hotel close to Fairgrounds and Convention Center
Budget travelers take advantage of multiple free amenities at Days Inn – Raleigh Downtown, including free Wi-Fi access in every room and breakfast every day. The property boasts a convenient location to popular sites, from the Raleigh Convention Center to the State Fairgrounds. Clean, comfortable rooms manage the basics along with a few extras, including cable TV with free HBO.
Highlights
  • Free breakfast
  • Walking distance to Raleigh Convention Center and close to the State Fairgrounds
  • All rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator
  • Fitness center
    Free parking, including spaces for buses and trucks
Location

Leisure travelers will fly plenty to do around Days Inn – Raleigh Downtown. The hotel is within steps from the Raleigh Convention Center and major tourist destinations, including the State Fairgrounds, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Museum of Art and others.

Rooms

Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown rooms embrace floral prints, pine wood furniture and carpet.  Landscape artwork and a floral wallpaper border further the traditional feel of the rooms, which come with standard amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, cable TV with free HBO and free Wi-Fi. Patrons can also make local calls at no additional charge. The hotel also delivers a free newspaper every day.

Dining

Days Inn – Raleigh Downtown saves guests from having to leave the property to seek breakfast – the meal is served free here every day from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The spread covers such staples as cereal, muffins, fruit, juice and coffee.

Transportation
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (10 mi/16.1 km)
Attractions
  • Research Triangle Park (3.3 mi/5.4 km)
  • North Carolina State University (4.6 mi/7.4 km)
  • Duke University (21.4 mi/34.5 km)
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (24.6 mi/39.6 km)
  • North Carolina Museum of Art (4.7 mi/7.5 km)
  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (3.3 mi/5.3 km)
  • North Carolina Botanical Garden (23.6 mi/37.9 km)
  • Historic Oakwood (2.5 mi/4 km)
  • State Fairgrounds (5.5 mi/8.8 km)
Business
  • Free high-speed Internet access
  • Business center
  • Copy and fax services
Policies and fees
  • The hotel prohibits pets.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Ice machine
Activities
Exercise gym
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Express check in
Express checkout
Security
FAX
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Outdoor parking
Bus parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Accessible parking
Room
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Microwave
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

35.7842 -78.6425
Area description
Downtown

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (46)

Ratings and reviews for Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

Overall score

3 / 5
46 out of 46
Amenities:
2.9
Room cleanliness:
3.5
Hotel staff:
3.7
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4
Value:
3.7

72% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
Pat. L. W.
Jacksonville, NC
Dec 20, 2012

OK, but bring earplugs

Hotel's location was the reason we picked the Days Inn. Was a good value for the price we paid and only stayed one night. But a large group partied in the rooms and hall near us from 3am to 4am --- on a Tuesday night??? Might have been a college game nearby. So bring earplugs. Nice breakfast in morning.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

42nd St. Oyster Bar excellent restaurant nearby.

Review of Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

Reviewer score

1
Fireflyeyes
Business
Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 22, 2012

Expected bare bones but this was much worse

I booked my husband here for a conference, thinking it would be an okay, basic place to stay. When he got there he found he'd gotten a smoking room instead of non as he requested, a full bed instead of a king, a broken and leaky air conditioner, filthy curtains, and wifi that was so weak he couldn't do his job and had to hang out in a different hotel just to work! Never again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

Reviewer score

3
phillypops
Fayetteville, NC
Sep 10, 2012

Good outweighs the bad

You don't have a lot of choices in downtown Raleigh. This hotel is the cheapest for a reason. As long as you're fine with that, you'll be perfectly comfortable. The star rating pretty much says it all. Ignore the reviews about decor and the other guests, because those are givens for budget hotels. I was perfectly comfortable with staying here with my wife and daughter, no security issues or loud shenanigans. Just a WHOLE lot of DND signs, if you get my drift.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Eric from Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jul 28, 2012

Its a Days Inn

The hotels location is within walking distance to Raleigh’s downtown. The hotel staff was helpful and very friendly. The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast which includes some decent coffee. The hotel rooms are circa 1980, but they have mini-refrigerators. The rooms don’t look sparkly-shinny-new, but the rooms were very clean. The bed was springy (which is not a good thing), but clean. If you are looking for a hotel that provides inclusive entertainment, this is not it; but if you are looking for a place to stay while exploring the Raleigh area, this is it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

The Angus Barn - short drive - absolutely exceptional food and service (make a reservation - they get busy). Sitti - short walk - (Lebanese - yes Lebanese) - get some lamb! Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers - long walk - exceptional burgers!

Review of Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

Reviewer score

4
proud NCSU parent
North Carolina
May 14, 2012

Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

This was a clean, well run hotel. The layout is somewhat dated so the room and the bath were a little smaller than some more modern hotels today so the rating would have been better with just a little more space. However management of this fcaility make the most of what they have and it made for a very pleasant stay and it is a hotel I would return to in the future.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Natty Greens restaurant and Pub just a short walk away; very good food in a casual throwback Pub setting.

Review of Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Choover
Simi Valley, CA, USA
Feb 21, 2012

Nothing too bad, but not great.

The room was clean enough, however right away we noticed that the room was missing the remote to the TV as well as the iron. The fridge had a beverage from the last guest that had spilled and not been cleaned up. The bed wasn't too bad, but I could feel the springs in the mattress. After calling the front desk about the remote and iron, they quickly brought both items to the room. Overall, not bad, but not great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Kris B
charlotte
Jan 16, 2012

Great location, average room

Not the worst place I have ever stayed, reserved a king room, but it was a full bed. It was booked up so i wasnt able to change rooms.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

Reviewer score

2
super Kauai
Business
Greensboro, NC, USA
Nov 6, 2011

NC Vet Conference

I stayed for two nights at the Days Inn. Great location for the conference being held at the Raleigh Convention Center. I liked that it had a frig and microwave for my leftovers from Dinner. My husband liked the treadmill they had in their "fitness center". The bad was the room smelled musty. I also noticed that a part of the rug to the left of the bed was wet.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

Reviewer score

4
primesamk
Business
Ames, IA, USA
Oct 11, 2011

Good, Budget friendly

It was a comfortable stay. Rooms have an ambience of warmth. Wash basin was a little cloggy. But the cleaning staff do a great job. all the receptionists except one were really warm and welcoming.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Mantra Indian Cuisine near to this hotel is a real good place to hang out at.

Review of Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Sitmzeus
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Sep 28, 2011

Good for the Gay's

As a gay man, it is important to have a place to stay that is located in a diverse area so that I feel comfortable and safe. The location of the Day Inn in Downtown Raleigh is perfect. If you are there on business or pleasure, the location allows you to walk to everything because of its proximity to everything. It is close to many bars, nightclubs and restaurants--some of which are gay. We were visiting for the first time and had the chance to experience 1st Fridays which was an art gallery celebration. It was also in this neighborhood.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There are many bars and restaurants in this very trendy area of Raleigh.

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