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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
3741 Thistledown Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Lake Johnson
    13 min walk
  • North Carolina State University
    20 min walk
  • Dorothea Dix Park
    6 min drive
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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The price is $224
per night
$254 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
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About the neighborhood

Raleigh

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State, an IHG Hotel in Raleigh (Southwest Raleigh), you'll be a 3-minute drive from North Carolina State University and 7 minutes from North Carolina State Fairgrounds. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11 km) from PNC Arena and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Crabtree Valley Mall.

What's nearby

  • North Carolina State University - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Red Hat Amphitheater - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • PNC Arena - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 8 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Raleigh is Ruckus Pizza & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near North Carolina State University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State, an IHG Hotel 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.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 55-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Raleigh? This hotel has 1152 square feet (104 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,152 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

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
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 25 2024 to November 22 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, 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)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision
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, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 987 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 987 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 987 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was very easy and the staff were excellent. Room was very clean and the hotel was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well-kept. Even though construction was going on, the customers were the priority.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast and quiet considering the renovations that I was informed about happening at this time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the new renovations!
We were in a newly, renovated section, very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tivia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfortable, room was clean and atmosphere was updated exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Oirasor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eun

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice and clean breakfast! Room size was bigger than I thought. It was nice to have enough space with the two kids and dog!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy about my stay. My room was very comfortable. The only thing I didn't like was that I forgot my insulin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovations are going great! We knew what to expect, so it was fine, and the new spaces are wonderful. All of the staff and the work crews were very professional and respectful. We stayed here before, and we’ll stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and Comfortable
Dee at the counter was great and Friendly! Room was very clean and comfortable. Nice area close by to many restaurants. Would definitely stay again and wish more hotels ive stayed at were as pleasant as this one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate. Our room was fresh and spotless. The staff very friendly. No street noise. Very convenient to everything NC. Not a very walkable area. Food nearby is mostly "college student" food. Air circulation in the rooms (individual ac units - no central heat/air) could be improved. Overall, would definitely use again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keenan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Clean and quiet, friendly staff. Rooms were comfortable and free breakfast was convenient. Would be great if there were more restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy Guest
Amazing. Hotel is very clean. Price is excellent. Love it. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Pearlie C., Gaffney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would absolutely stay here again. Hotel was very clean and front desk was very helpful. Not far from the downtown area. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at this hotel every time we come to Raleigh. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Maricela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bad choice
The worst experience, the hotel is nice, the customer service is good but unfortunately it is not a place to rest, the first day after a very tired day we arrived at the room to take a nap, it was not possible, they were working and everything could be heard behind our head impossible to sleep, I. Called front desk all they said is am sorry for the inconvenience, the next day at 7:00am. I woke up to hearing the hammering and noise of the people who were working in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Juliana, Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024