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

2.5 star property
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December 2024
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Exterior
Exterior
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
3741 Thistledown Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Lake Johnson
    13 min walk
  • Wingstop
    18 min walk
  • Raleigh Union Station
    8 min drive
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    15 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 the area

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 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Crabtree Valley Mall and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Raleigh Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • North Carolina State University - 20 min walk
  • Dorothea Dix Park - 6 min drive
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 7 min drive
  • PNC Arena - 9 min drive

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1152 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 16 2024 to January 24 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from December 16 2024 to January 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
  • Spa tub
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

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 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

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Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 994 reviews" "
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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

6/10 Okay

Starri

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Hector Amos

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

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a pet friendly hotel and our room smelled of cat urine. Also they are remodeling the whole 3 floor. They put us on the second floor and they were heard banging and tapping. We ignored the banging and taping as we were well aware of the remodeling. Hotels.com warned us of the remodel. However, we did not need to set a wake up call as at 7:58AM they started working on the rooms above ours. My husband said that they heads up from Hotels.com stated that work was not to start until 10AM. Concerning that we just came down for a show, we would not seek out this location in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Levi

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