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

2.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility) | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool
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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
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lenovo Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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About this property

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

Hotel with free breakfast, near North Carolina State University
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness centre and Access to hot tub. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and laundry facilities are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG offers 108 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of North Carolina State University. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from North Carolina State University and 8 minutes from North Carolina State Fairgrounds
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1152 square feet (104 square metres) 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.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 cot

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 May 19 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Carlita

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eugenia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

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

Interior newly renovated - very clean!

The interior is brand new and very clean! New carpet. I really liked the new furniture and the linens were very clean and comfortable. I appreciated the Dove products and extra items that might have been forgotten were readily available. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice. Apologetic because of current renovations going on. Room was nice and comfortable and clean, which is important to me!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaden

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Our room was very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and a great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I received a message from Expedia and the hotel that the construction would be completed by mid December. I stayed in February and the pool was still closed. There were construction workers in the hallways all day till 7 pm. They had no respect for the people staying there. The hallways all stunk of acetone, total waste of money.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and friendly staff. great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Work Trip

The hotel is currently under construction. However, the staff were amazing and worked to minimize the disruption of services. I will stay at this location again for future trips to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. The only down side was there was construction going on on the property. Heard lots of banging, however it didn't last too long
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind staff, clean place even under construction
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lysa

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is undergoing renovations and the new rooms are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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