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

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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3741 Thistledown Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Place, Lake Johnson
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina State University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobility) | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

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

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a business centre. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
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 telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and 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
  • 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 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.

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van 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
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

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.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

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
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
  • 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

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • 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. 671 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The pool was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at reception are outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAYMUNDO RIVERA

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

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good visit at your hotel. The bed was somewhat hard, but managed a sore back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie, Bellingham

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t eat the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our here at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't have a pet,the gym was very nice, clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Amin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a no for me
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cleon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a business trip for my spouse. It felt like home away from home. The room was clean, neat and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing also
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. The staff went above and beyond. I felt valued and like I got my monies worth.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dee at the front desk was a rock star! Everything was really clean and the location was great. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and we enjoyed the breakfast as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teshema

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

8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Guowen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025