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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
3741 Thistledown Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • North Carolina State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dorothea Dix Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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Room amenity

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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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About the neighborhood

Raleigh

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG in Raleigh (Southwest Raleigh), you'll be a 3-minute drive from North Carolina State University and 6 minutes from Dorothea Dix Park. .This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Raleigh Convention Center and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Lenovo Center.

What's nearby

  • North Carolina State University - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Dorothea Dix Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Lenovo Center - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles

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 with free breakfast, near North Carolina State University
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.

An indoor pool and a hot 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 hot 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 hot 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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
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

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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 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)

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 hot 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 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 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

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Very nice and clean room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very close to where my family lives.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service!
Very clean and great customer service. Despite renovations going on - it was understandable! Loved my stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Didn’t permanent was under construction before we booked. Heard construction noise at 0800
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
I was aware they’re in the process of refurbishing rooms but was told it would not run past 5 pm. Last night they finished up at 6:20. Also, the vent in the bathroom was full of dust. Nasty for a refurbished room. 🙄
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was perfect. The construction was no bother.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and check-out. Courteous and efficient staff. Newly renovated room was nice. Mattress was not great - both lumpy and firm in all the wrong ways.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is perfect for my monthly Friday Inst. meetings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Starri

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean big room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good. The pool is small but fun for kids and the hot tub was nice and clean. Room was very clean and quiet. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024