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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near North Carolina State University in Raleigh

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Exterior
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3741 Thistledown Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • North Carolina State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lenovo Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility) | Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh stay.Your stay at this Southwest Raleigh hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of North Carolina State University and Lake Johnson. James B. Hunt Jr. Library and WRAL Azalea Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • North Carolina State University - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dorothea Dix Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Lenovo Center - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raleigh is Ruckus Pizza & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG

Hotel near North Carolina State University in Raleigh
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1152 square feet (104 square meters) and includes conference space. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Raleigh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1152 sq ft of conference space
  • 104 sq m of conference space
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG offers 108 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 1 2025 to April 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
The property will be renovating from April 22 2025 to May 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Fitness facilities
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible breakfast but everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean&Comfy

Very clean and comfortable rooms. The front staff were friendly. The beds were super comfortable. When I checked in we were greeted with a lot of renovating and strong paint smells which they failed to mention prior to checking in. The pool was also closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Yu

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay at a hotel

Would have rated higher but remodeling was in progress breakfast was excellent I would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

demetria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean great staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

VERONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

No Wook, Seoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was great other than the construction however they did warn about it months in advanced so can't really complain
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to family. Updated rooms are nice, but there arent any dining tables/chairs in the room anymore so finding a spot to eat (other than the bed) was frustrating.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treyvon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and clean

We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. It was clean and convenient to the show we went to. The staff was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight in Cary.

Our go to hotel for short trips to Raleigh-Cary area. Nice hotel. Only problem this trip was several noisy guests in the hallway at 4 AM but a call to the front desk handled it. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Staff was extremely nice and since there was some renovation going on they made sure we had a room that was away from the noise!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Horrendous customer service

At 7:00 in the morning, we were awakened by the sound of power tools being used on the floor above us. When I addressed this with the front desk staff, she insisted no one was using powered tools around our room, I insisted she call her maintenance crew and ask them to stop. She tried to call, but couldn’t get them to answer the phone. She drugged me off. I went back to our room, where my entire family was now awake and had to search for the source of the noise.here they were renovating the ice machine room directly above us. I asked them to stop. They didn’t speak English. Back to the front desk I went. Again, the staff was completely unconcerned. Eventually they did stop drilling, but by that point we had it and were leaving the hotel. No apologies from the front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024