Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh Sw Nc State by IHG
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Atmosphere"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Staff very polite and friendly. Very good hospitality breakfast. Comfortable and clean.
Timothy K. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from
10-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 03 to Sun Oct 05 2025 at a $299.00 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 14-Oct-2025:
"Clean, efficient, very welcoming."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Warmly greeted, staff responsive and polite. Very nice property.
William R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
31-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 28 to Fri Aug 29 2025 at a $185.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 05-Sep-2025:
"Excellent"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Nice big clean comfortable rooms. Consistent throughout the chain. Will always look here first.
Kenneth H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
24-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 22 to Sun Aug 24 2025 at a $156.50 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 27-Aug-2025:
"Fabulous Beakfast Bar!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Fabulous breakfast bar!
Ann B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
17-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 14 to Fri Aug 15 2025 at a $204.97 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 21-Aug-2025:
"Perfect stay as always!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Everything was amazing and it made our daughter going off to college much more comfortable. Breakfast was delicious especially the biscuits and gravy!
Jennifer B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
15-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 13 to Fri Aug 15 2025 at a $184.97 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 18-Aug-2025:
"Wonderful Room"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Everything was great!
Diane M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
23-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 20 to Mon Jun 23 2025 at a $144.00 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 26-Jun-2025:
"Nice place."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Our room was clean and nice. The staff was awesome!
Janet C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
21-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 18 to Thu Jun 19 2025 at a $193.20 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 26-Jun-2025:
"Excellent Stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice location to NC State. Very nice room size, and clean.
Jerry C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
17-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jun 16 to Tue Jun 17 2025 at a $161.70 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 23-Jun-2025:
"Staff is amazing and very clean."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Thank you for making my stay super comfortable.
Ryan M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
15-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 10 to Thu Jun 12 2025 at a $198.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 23-Jun-2025:
"Wonderful Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent stay, once again.
Jennifer L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
12-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 11 to Fri Jun 13 2025 at a $100.91 average nightly rate.
"Great !"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
A+
Dean S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Apr 30 to Thu May 01 2025 at a $218.00 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 07-May-2025:
"Great stay! Clean hotel."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
This was a great place to stay!
Barrington S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
30-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Nov 27 to Sat Nov 30 2024 at a $149.00 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 04-Dec-2024:
"Very Comfortable"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Lovely bed and pillows.
Elspeth B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
29-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Nov 27 to Fri Nov 29 2024 at a $134.04 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 04-Dec-2024:
Summary of Verified Reviews
Customer Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh Sw Nc State by IHG
- 4.5 of 5Overall
- 4.2 of 5Amenities
- 5.0 of 5Quality
- 4.5 of 5Location
- 4.6 of 5Cleanliness
- 4.5 of 5Comfort
- 4.5 of 5Condition
- 4.3 of 5Neighborhood
- 4.6 of 5Service
- 4.1 of 5Value
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Property Description
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 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from North Carolina State Fairgrounds and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Lenovo Center.
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.
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 coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Lake Johnson - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
North Carolina State University - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
James B. Hunt Jr. Library - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
McKimmon Center - 4 km / 2.5 mi
WRAL Azalea Gardens - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
William Neal Reynolds Coliseum - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Dorothea Dix Park - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Crossroads Plaza - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Pullen Park - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Raleigh Brewing Company - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Meredith College - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Historic Yates Mill County Park - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Raleigh Rose Garden - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Raleigh Little Theater - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
J.C. Raulston Arboretum - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
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.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Green Sustainability
As part of IHG Greener Stay program, IHG Reward club members can opt out of housekeeping service and changing their linens during their stay for bonus points to be added to their account.
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
RDU International airport is locate 13.75 miles from the hotel.
Local Shuttle Info: We do not have a shuttle.
Breakfast Information
The Express Start breakfast is included and served each morning. Our extensive buffet selection typically includes: scrambled eggs or omelets, bacon or sausage, either pork or turkey, a choice of cereals, bagels, English muffins, pastries, whole fruit, yogurts, and toast with a choice of preserves or spreads, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, fruit juices, teas, and coffee. The breakfast egg items and breakfast meat items rotate daily to provide a variety of options.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34
Service animals are allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Only dogs are allowed
Pets allowed
We are a dog-only property. The pet fee is $30 per dog per night, up to a max of $150 for 1 dog and $300 for 2 dogs.
Parking Info
We do not charge for parking. At this moment we are limited to standard sized vehicle parking.
Internet / WiFI
Our location offers complimentary wireless and wired (in room only) internet with each room/suite.
Misc Fees / Policies
- 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.
- Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
- 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.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Cleaning Policies
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
Essential workers only - NO
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast
- Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
- Free high-speed internet service in every room
- eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
- Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
