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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

3.0 star property

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Lobby
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3771 Thistledown Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Place, Lake Johnson
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina State University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentwood Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, near North Carolina State University
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Change of bedsheets is available on request
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Raleigh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of North Carolina State University. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from North Carolina State University and 7 minutes from North Carolina State Fairgrounds
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Raleigh hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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.

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

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh Southwest
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area Hotel
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area Raleigh

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and they had gluten free muffins at breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were absolutely wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, functional, well-maintained, practical, had all we needed. nice breakfast with non-standard item. It shows the team is trying to excel. Also nice staff at the front desk as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always wonderful to find a well staffed, well maintained travel hotel that's also pet AND EV friendly. Perfect for our roadtrips.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Need to offer bacon in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Close (but not too close) to I-40, very close to NCSU campus. Hotel is well-maintained and staff are all friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randee

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

10/10 Excellent

Bret

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Quick weekend

The hotel was very nice. The room was clean and mostly quiet. Only issue I had was the front desk staff. He was not rude just inattentive and short. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

Perfect stay for a girls getaway!

This hotel was absolutely amazing. Stayed jan 31st-feb 2nd and it was PERFECT stay from start to finish. Welcoming and accommodating staff, excellent options for the complimentary breakfast, able to park ( for free) right by the door leading to my room and the room was spacious and comfy for 4 women. Even their coffee was excellent. Will definitely stay again if in the area!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are great- clean, new and spacious. Staff was very helpful. Nice breakfast in morning. Con- Cannot be in lobby after 10pm even on weekends. Had other family members in hotel and could not gather in lobby after 10pm to socialize.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, pleasant staff, good breakfast. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kriste, Chesapeake

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

J.

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our stay here. Room was clean and quiet. Breakfast bar was quite tasty, as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024