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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

3 stars
3741 THISTLEDOWN DRIVE, RALEIGH, NC 27606
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
14 reviews
Really nice, new

An excellent hotel! The decor is beautiful and the staff are very friendly. The room and hotel were... See full review

  • spaceid
  • Sep 2, 2011
Nice and uncomplicated lodging

I have stayed here 2 times with no complaints. It's a pretty new hotel & the rooms are nice and... See full review

  • Vangie
  • Mar 22, 2011
Hotel's Location in Raleigh, NC near NC State Our hotel's property boasts an enjoyable country setting while being convenient to all the big city attractions and businesses. The Holiday Inn Express® Raleigh Southwest - NC State hotel is also proud to offer a 100% smoke-free facility and a location just off I-40 at exit 295. With quick access to such businesses as Siemens Training & Development Center, SAS and Cisco in the Raleigh area, our hotel offers corporate guests a quick commute to clients. We also make catching up with out-of-office work a breeze with complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet access, available throughout the hotel, and a Business Center that allows you to print, copy and fax. One of the best things about staying with us is that we're just a few miles from NC State. The hotel's accommodations provide a perfect location for Wolfpack fans and for those attending a concert or athletic event at the RBC Center or the Time Warner Cable Pavilion. Other area attractions include Lake Johnson Park and the North Carolina Museum of Art. Additional hotel amenities, like our indoor, heated swimming pool, whirlpool and Fitness Center, make your stay more enjoyable. Be sure to fill up on sausage, bacon, eggs and our signature cinnamon rolls at the complimentary Express Start Breakfast while you watch one of the 52-inch cable TVs in the Great Room. We look forward to making our hotel your new home in Raleigh!

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Hotel Map

Nearby airports
Raleigh Durham International Airport, (RDU), 14.00, MI, NW;
Area description
Suburban, SUBURBAN

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • Bath Tub
  • Business center
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Children's Activities
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Cribs Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • DVD Player
  • Email Service
  • FAX
  • Free breakfast
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Golf
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Indoor Pool
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Kitchenette
  • Maid Service
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Shops/Commercial Services
  • Sofa Bed
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • White Board

Dining

Rey's Restaurant
Elegant romantic setting voted Best new Restaurant 2005, 2006 Continental Cuisine with French Quarter flare. Highest quality corn fed beef and homemade desserts. Reservation recommended. 919-380-0122.
Sammy's Tap and Grill
Sammy's Tap and Grill is a sports bar and restaurant offering a varity of choices from wings and burgers to dishes of a more healthy flare.
Tripps Restaurant
Tripps serves a varity of dishes including steak, seafood and pasta.
The Pit
The Pit serves North Carolina style barbeque.
The Gourmet Factory
The Gourmet Factory serves Italian fare including sandwiches, pizza, and pasta.
Cuevo De Lobos
Mexican Style menu
Ruckus Pizza
Pizza and wings

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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (14)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Overall score

4.4 / 5
14 out of 14
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.9
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.9
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.3

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Reviewer score

3
Wilsondw1
Des Moines, IA
May 22, 2012

Vaca

Liked the hotel, staff was awesome but I wish they had an outdoor pool and it was a little far away from everything.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Reviewer score

5
spaceid
Somerset, NJ, USA
Sep 2, 2011

Really nice, new

An excellent hotel! The decor is beautiful and the staff are very friendly. The room and hotel were very clean. Would use this hotel again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Reviewer score

4
Vangie
Bossier City, LA.
Mar 22, 2011

Nice and uncomplicated lodging

I have stayed here 2 times with no complaints. It's a pretty new hotel & the rooms are nice and clean. Great bed and great pillows. The hotel staff is always attentive. The parking lot is nice and well lit at night. The area around is quiet and safe. The breakfast always smells wonderful, but with a refrigerator, coffee pot and microwave in the room, I always eat in my room. I like having a small safe in the room as well. Housekeeping always does a good job, but never pesters me to get in my room to clean. I love a good stay at a luxury hotel, but when I'm in Raleigh, need to be near NC State Univ., and won't be spending a lot of time in my room, this hotel fits me just right.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

Easy drive to and from the airport; easy off/on to I-40. VERY near NC State Univ.; Fuel/convenience store right across the street.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Reviewer score

5
Tere
Atlanta, GA
Mar 20, 2011

Perfect stay to get your Marine @ Cp Le

I enjoy staying in Holiday Inn Express's. This one is a smoke free hotel, very clean and great service. Friendly front desk personal. The key card had a promotion for a place to have dinner with a 15% discount. Great food and being a bar place it was great!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Reviewer score

4
business woman
Business
shannon nc
Feb 28, 2011

Business owner

Business, just slept there but person at reception area was really great and helpful

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

Business

Time-saving tip: In Hotel

Right off interstate

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Reviewer score

5
Buddy2
Cartersville, GA
Feb 14, 2011

Great place to stay - very affordable

Great trip, visted with grand kids. Went ot Circus, and Museums in Downtown Raliegh. Hotel accomadations were outstandsing. Kids enjoyed the in-door pool and the breakfast buffet. Staff ws very friendly. Hotel was super clean. Will be first choice on next family and busineess trip to the Raleigh Area. I would recommend this Hotel to anyone going to the Ralegh area. It is only a short drive to Downtown Raleigh, Cary and Garner. I will be satying here again in the future.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Reviewer score

5
Andrew
Tallahassee, FL
Jan 15, 2011

Great trip

Nice newer hotel. Very nice spacious room with plenty of space. Very friendly staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Reviewer score

4
Frequent Traveller
Business
Orlando, FL
Nov 11, 2010

Business Travel to Raleigh

Was there on a business trip. Is a new hotel (<1 year old), great shape and nice accomodations inside.

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

Business

Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

The Branded Steer is a short drive/long walk from the hotel and has great steaks and a good atmosphere

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Reviewer score

4
Richard
Pa
Sep 20, 2010

Fantastic

We all thought that the place was very clean and the people were very friendly. The pool was very nice and other people were commenting that the Hotel was a great place for the money.

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

Crabtree Mall

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RALEIGH SW NC STATE

Reviewer score

3
Wilmington traveler
Wilmington, NC
Aug 29, 2010

Overnight in the capital

The hotel was clean and the staff was polite. The beds were comfortable, and it was close to where we were going in the morning. Our stay was interrupted by very loud guests in the hallway, which woke everyone up. But, other than that, it was certainly adequate and worthy of a 3 star rating.

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

Close to Walnut Creek Ampitheater.

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