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

2-star hotel Excellent 3741 Thistledown Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG

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

Located in Raleigh, 4.9 miles from Museum of Natural Sciences, Holiday Inn Express Hotel Raleigh Southwest by IHG has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The property is around 5 miles from State Capitol, 5.1 miles from PNC Arena and 5.1 miles from North Carolina Museum of History. The hotel provides an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms have a closet. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and gluten-free options. A business center and vending machines with drinks are available on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel Raleigh Southwest by IHG. North Carolina General Assembly is 5.2 miles from the accommodation, while North Carolina Museum of Art is 5.5 miles from the property. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 14 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1003 reviews

The hotel received mixed reviews with guests appreciating the cleanliness, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. However, several guests were disappointed with the pool being closed and a few had issues with the service. One guest reported not receiving a refund as promised.

What guests liked
  • Clean and comfortable rooms
  • Friendly and helpful staff
What could be better
  • Pool was closed during several stays
  • Issues with service, including promised refund not issued
  • Chang Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Cortney Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    The attendant at check-in was so lovely and the aesthetic of the desks when walking in were nice. I hate being separated from my pets, but had to travel due to work but now that I know about this place and how pet friendly they are I will be saving this place and be staying here stress-free. Also, I was not expecting the rooms to be so nice! I love the bathrooms as well They were just out of a hygiene product that I needed, and the freezer portion of the mini fridge fridges didn't work so well in my room.

  • Y Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    It was clean and the pool was great and clean

  • Misuani Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Dede Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    The breakfast was nice it would have been great if there was a waffle maker instead of the pancake maker that did not make very great pancakes and somehow became unusable The refrigerator had no freezer which sucks because most people are buying frozen dinners to heat up in the microwave I would like if there was a freezer in the refrigerator and maybe a waffle maker for breakfast to make it more convenient for guest but overall breakfast was delicious room was great

  • Brian Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and comfortable room, great breakfast, hot tub was a nice extra. No real complaints. Note that TV's do not have apps which was not a huge deal for me.

  • Sarah Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Loved the breakfast! Love the coffee machine! The pool and hot tub was great too! The location is great for taking public transportation to NCSU. Breakfast attendant was great! Seemed like she really cared about providing a good meal service each day and it showed. The desk staff was friendly on our arrival and check-in. However, subsequent interactions were subpar, lacking basic hospitality skills. Our room keys stopped working and the desk attendant did not apologize while she fixed it. She almost seemed annoyed, like it was our fault the room key was not programmed for the correct length of our prepaid stay?? So strange. I walked away from the desk feeling like, "Where is the hospitality??" This was not the only key issue we had: we needed a second reprogramming because it did not work for the pool/gym area. Kinda annoying, but fine. I care more about how I'm treated by the staff than the fact that the key cards malfunctioned a little. My partner asked for a razor at the desk but the attendant did not have any. There was a sign in our bathroom saying to feel free to ask for any items we forgot. False promises. I don't mind if you don't want to provide razors, but just don't act like you're so happy to do so and like you care soooo much about the customer, when you actually can't deliver on it.

  • Kati Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Very clean and well kept with nice employees I can’t think of anything!

  • Tammy Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, quiet, comfortable bed, and a microwave in the room!!

  • Detrick May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    N/A Everything was nice and lovely

  • Barbara May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Staff nice Pool and hot tub needed to be cleaned Hot tub didn’t work properly

  • Barbara May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Convenient to where I needed to be for the weekend Staff nice Pool and hot tub needed to be cleaned Hot tub didn’t work properly

  • Linda May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Perfect for our needs. Clean, comfortable, great staff.

  • Linda May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Perfect for our needs. Clean,...

  • Elise May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean and the check in process was super easy! Nice bathroom too!

  • David May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice facility - clean room and very quiet. The breakfast was very good. Swimming in the indoor pool was a very nice addition to our stay.

  • Michaella May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Candice May 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Staff was amazing. Pillows and bed were amazing. Very sound proof and comfortable. The breakfast was limited options but the cooked items were delicious. Really loved the location and the common areas. The pool and hot tub were dirty and lacking proper safety and maintenance. The pool had broken steps, the covers on the jets in both pool and hot tub came off. Please be aware that people with long hair have died in the past from such covers on jets being faulty and hair being caught in the jets, those safety standards are being phased out so make sure you protect your fam and braid the hair and keep it away from the jets. The water was a greenish tinge with high chlorine content telling me that chemicals are being overused to cover up proper cleaning. Let's talk about the toilet paper. SANDPAPER. Seriously. BYOTP.

  • Donaldson May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The hospitality of the people and cleanliness of the room Everything's was fine

  • Donaldson May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The hospitality of the people and cleanliness of the room Everything's was fine

  • Candice May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Staff was amazing. Pillows and bed were amazing. Very sound proof and comfortable. The breakfast was limited options but the cooked items were delicious. Really loved the location and the common areas. The pool and hot tub were dirty and lacking proper safety and maintenance. The pool had broken steps, the covers on the jets in both pool and hot tub came off. Please be aware that people with long hair have died in the past from such covers on jets being faulty and hair being caught in the jets, those safety standards are being phased out so make sure you protect your fam and braid the hair and keep it away from the jets. The water was a greenish tinge with high chlorine content telling me that chemicals are being overused to cover up proper cleaning. Let's talk about the toilet paper. SANDPAPER. Seriously. BYOTP.

  • Charles May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Emily May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff at this location was so friendly and amazing. We had a hiccup with our airbnb and were able to snag a room last minute for the duration of our stay in Raleigh. So glad I chose this location. Rooms were so clean. Ours looked like it had been updated. Pool looked nice too! Will definitely be returning.

  • Stephen May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    hot tub was not working properly, but everything else was great

  • Lisa May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    My son has been in Raleigh for 8 years now attending NC State as an undergrad and 4 years at their vet school. This was the first hotel I ever stayed at when I first started visiting him from Charlotte. Always preferred it, but their prices started going up quite a bit over the years, so I would look for other hotels on other visits. This past weekend my son graduated from vet school and needed to book another night in Raleigh. I had to switch hotels and was able to get the last night here again. Price was actually reasonable compared to other hotels in the area. They gave out gift bags at check in if you were staying with the for graduation. Such a nice surprise. Super comfortable beds and pillows… very nice clean room. Breakfast was good and coffee available 24/7, which is a nice plus for me. So happy I was able to get my last hotel room in Raleigh that I’ll probably ever need back at this Holiday Inn Express where it all started in 2018. Nothing..no complaints at all.

  • Lisa May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    My son has been in Raleigh for 8 years now attending NC State as an undergrad and 4 years at their vet school. This was the first hotel I ever stayed at when I first started visiting him from Charlotte. Always preferred it, but their prices started going up quite a bit over the years, so I would look for other hotels on other visits. This past weekend my son graduated from vet school and needed to book another night in Raleigh. I had to switch hotels and was able to get the last night here again. Price was actually reasonable compared to other hotels in the area. They gave out gift bags at check in if you were staying with the for graduation. Such a nice surprise. Super comfortable beds and pillows… very nice clean room. Breakfast was good and coffee available 24/7, which is a nice plus for me. So happy I was able to get my last hotel room in Raleigh that I’ll probably ever need back at this Holiday Inn Express where it all started in 2018. Nothing..no complaints at all.

  • Randall May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Breakfast was good and the room was clean

  • James May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Needs more security cameras for parking lot.

  • Anonymous May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Everything about this hotel is remarkable! I was very impressed.

  • James May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Close to nc state. Needs more security cameras for parking lot.

  • Susan May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Love they let pets stay for a reasonable price. Nothing. Everything was great

  • Susan May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Love they let pets stay for a reasonable price. Nothing. Everything was great

  • Leftridge May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Sj May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    How easy it was to check in & out. The layout made it easy to find our room. The rooms looked very clean & nice. I have no complaints!

  • sj May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    How easy it was to check in & out. The layout made it easy to find our room. The rooms looked very clean & nice. I have no complaints!

  • Andtea May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Kimberly May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The indoor pool The walls were thin

  • Kimberly May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The indoor pool The walls were thin

  • Shannon May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Zaid Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    I like it the cleanliness, attentive staff and convenient, central location, high-quality bedding and full-equipped bathroom. Overall, my stay was pleasant. The only down was the breakfast, which was identical every day. While the food was okay, a rotating menu or a few weekly specials would make the dining experience much better.

  • Zaid Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    I like it the cleanliness, attentive staff and convenient, central location, high-quality bedding and full-equipped bathroom. Overall, my stay was pleasant. The only down was the breakfast, which was identical every day. While the food was okay, a rotating menu or a few weekly specials would make the dining experience much better.

  • Brittany Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Everything was on point

  • Brittany Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The cleanliness the space Everything was on point

  • Mark Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Night staff little rude

  • Mark Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Clean room Night staff little rude

  • Nicole Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Great pool staff and clean rooms Hot tub didn’t work but not that big of a deal really nothing I didn’t like

  • Nicole Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Great pool staff and clean rooms Hot tub didn’t work but not that big of a deal really nothing I didn’t like

  • Stacey Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This location is always clean with very helpful staff from the front desk to housekeeping. This was my third time at this location and will be back soon when in Raleigh visiting our son at NC State.

  • Kamesha Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The cleanliness, great location, friendly staff N/A

  • Kamesha Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The cleanliness, great location, friendly staff N/A

  • Cristina Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, well appointed room. Plenty of lighting, comfortable bedding, and a little fridge with coffee maker. While I did not eat much from the breakfast, there were a lot of great options for all needs and it was all fresh looking.

  • Jutyar Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    The location of the hotel was good and comfortable and clean The breakfast was not good. You should offer a better breakfast.

  • Paula Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very welcoming staff. Comfortable room.

  • NORA Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The breakfast was excellent and had variety of choices. Dee and Jade at the front desk were so warm, welcoming and helpful.

  • Jagadish Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room easy parking, EV charging. Good breakfast and proximity to NC state, downtown Raleigh andCary

  • Mutter Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Location is great this is one of favorite places to stay when we visit Raleigh Everything was fine

  • Michael Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean & Spacious Room. Comfortable Bed. Kind Folks at Check In & Check Out. Nice Amenities & Wonderful Shower.

  • Daniel Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was great!

  • Taquana Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The young African American guy at the front desk was great! Loved the pool and the breakfast. The gym could use some more space and updated equipment.. nothing really worked. Overall 9.5/10

  • Mary Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Great room. Very comfortable. Mini fridge microwave space on 2 sides of 1 of 2 queen beds. Pool was warm enough for kids and some adults. Hot tub was very warm. Breakfast was very good. Pancake maker really did not work. Bit hard to find in dark. Behind another hotel with tiny “garage sale “ size sign.

  • Melodie Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Clean, quiet, friendly staff

  • ALICIA Apr 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Good location, away from some busy locations - we were staying to visit University of Florida. My room was not as clean as it should’ve been. The pool is dirty and the water was not clear. We were looking forward to using the pool, as we live up north and don’t get warm weather in April.

  • Mary Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Every single morning I asked the front desk about it. Every single time I was told it would be turned on. It never was. By the final night, the manager actually tried to tell me it had been working but had “cooled off” and that we must have “missed it.” That’s simply not true. We checked repeatedly throughout each day. At no point was it operational. To make matters worse, the breakfast situation was equally disappointing. Food was placed into chafing dishes straight from the refrigerator, ice cold, and left to slowly warm up. Not only is that unappetizing, it raises serious concerns about basic food safety practices. We paid a premium for a specific amenity and were met with empty promises, poor management accountability, and questionable standards overall. There are better options within the same brand—save your money and your frustration.

  • Alisha Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Dee that was working the front desk was amazing. My son and I had been at a race at Wake County Speedway. This Mom was tired and ready for bed. She was helpful and had a great personality. Nothing. It was great from checking in to leaving. Thank you so much!

  • Jamie Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The breakfast included several hot choices and was delicious.

  • Destiny Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Location was nice and not around too much noise, it was also close to the event I was going to and to anywhere else. The staff was nice and attentive, and even the cleaning staff was warm and welcoming.

  • Dorisa Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was spacious and clean. The air conditioning worked well.

  • Ray Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    clean rooms and great service.

  • Kristina Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    I liked that it was close to the convention center but wasn’t as expensive as staying on the same block. I also liked that they had sleeper sofas because there was 4 of us in the room and 1 was a violent sleeper and needed their own bed so only 2 of us had to share. The breakfast was good, better than a few other hotels I’ve stayed at for sure. The staff was nice and super helpful! The walls were thin so we could hear a dog barking and whining but that doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with the the hotel or the staff.

  • Laura Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Friendly staff. Breakfast was filling!

  • Brad Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Booked a double queen room, and beds looked to be full or double. Never seen a queen bed as small. We thought we’d been placed in a double bed room by mistake, but the desk associate assertively informed us “we only have queen and king sized beds”. Impressively small… 🤔

  • Tannelaine Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was clean and comfortable.

  • Tannelaine Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was clean and comfortable.

  • Calvin Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    clean room, good amenities, courteous staff

  • Calvin Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    clean room, good amenities, courteous staff

  • Olivia Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The rooms were clean and nice. The pool was warm.

  • Olivia Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The rooms were clean and nice. The pool was warm.

  • Guillermo Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was enormous and the bathrooms were so clean and nice. We had a great time and were super refreshed by rhe next morning after spending the night here. I would definitely recommend!

  • Guillermo Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was enormous and the bathrooms were so clean and nice. We had a great time and were super refreshed by rhe next morning after spending the night here. I would definitely recommend!

  • Kelsey Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was clean but the rest of the hotel wasn’t very clean seeming. Nice and bright new hotel though.

  • Kelsey Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was clean but the rest of the hotel wasn’t very clean seeming. Nice and bright new hotel though.

  • Neil Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hot tub could be fixed up so the jets are more powerful.

  • Neil Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hot tub could be fixed up so the jets are more powerful.

  • Kayla Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean a d sfaff was nice.

  • Kayla Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean a d sfaff was nice.

  • Valerie Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Upon entering the room, I was immediately impressed that there were no curtains to contain dust mites, but rather a screen operated by a push-button. My goddaughter was thrilled to close them, as it was dark when we arrived. The room was immaculate! The beds were very comfortable when we finally retired for the night. There was absolutely no dust anywhere to be found! The solidifying amazement was the bathroom. It was spacious and sparklingclean. In fact, the bathtub had a brilliant glow that seemed to sing out 🎵 Ahhhhhh! 🎵 A full breakfast bar was on display, and we ate well! 😋 The young lady who kept the bar full was very sweet. She performed her duties quietly and diligently. It gave me great pleasure to thank her for her service. We thoroughly enjoyed the view outside while eating. A peaceful way to start the day. Finally, the associate who closed out our stay was quite helpful! I believe I would say the staff from beginning to end reflected on this establishment with grace. I have stayed at hotels around the world, and this was the most satisfying. Thank you, Holiday Inn Express, for being one of the best!

  • Valerie Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Upon entering the room, I was immediately impressed that there were no curtains to contain dust mites, but rather a screen operated by a push-button. My goddaughter was thrilled to close them, as it was dark when we arrived. The room was immaculate! The beds were very comfortable when we finally retired for the night. There was absolutely no dust anywhere to be found! The solidifying amazement was the bathroom. It was spacious and sparklingclean. In fact, the bathtub had a brilliant glow that seemed to sing out 🎵 Ahhhhhh! 🎵 A full breakfast bar was on display, and we ate well! 😋 The young lady who kept the bar full was very sweet. She performed her duties quietly and diligently. It gave me great pleasure to thank her for her service. We thoroughly enjoyed the view outside while eating. A peaceful way to start the day. Finally, the associate who closed out our stay was quite helpful! I believe I would say the staff from beginning to end reflected on this establishment with grace. I have stayed at hotels around the world, and this was the most satisfying. Thank you, Holiday Inn Express, for being one of the best!

  • Paula Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was great. The pool was very nice.

  • Paula Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was great. The pool was very nice.

  • Russell Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff at reception are outstanding.

  • Russell Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff at reception are outstanding.

  • RAYMUNDO Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff

  • RAYMUNDO Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff

  • Donna Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    We had a good visit at your hotel. The bed was somewhat hard, but managed a sore back.

  • Donna Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    We had a good visit at your hotel. The bed was somewhat hard, but managed a sore back.

  • Jamie Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We didn’t eat the breakfast

  • Jamie Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We didn’t eat the breakfast

  • Paula Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always enjoy our here at this property.

  • Paula Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always enjoy our here at this property.

  • Paula Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always enjoy here.

  • Paula Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always enjoy here.

  • Kendra Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I didn't have a pet,the gym was very nice, clean and spacious.

  • Kendra Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I didn't have a pet,the gym was very nice, clean and spacious.

  • Amin Oct 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    It’s a no for me

  • Amin Oct 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    It’s a no for me

  • Cleon Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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

  • Cleon Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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

  • Shanna Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely service and convenient location

  • Shanna Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely service and convenient location

  • Courtland Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Really enjoyed my stay. The staff went above and beyond. I felt valued and like I got my monies worth.

  • Courtland Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Really enjoyed my stay. The staff went above and beyond. I felt valued and like I got my monies worth.

  • James Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Dee at the front desk was a rock star! Everything was really clean and the location was great. Would stay again

  • James Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Dee at the front desk was a rock star! Everything was really clean and the location was great. Would stay again

  • Karen Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Karen Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Lisa Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, nice staff

  • Lisa Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, nice staff

  • donna Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Was convenient to our activities

  • donna Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Was convenient to our activities

  • Jenea Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    EV Charging!

  • Jenea Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    EV Charging!

  • Edward Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a great stay

  • Edward Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a great stay

  • Connor Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the amenities (breakfast and hot tub). Very clean and new. Great service and good price. Quiet area

  • Connor Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the amenities (breakfast and hot tub). Very clean and new. Great service and good price. Quiet area

  • Miranda Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Spa wasn't working. Streaming/TV options were not as communicated. "Suite" was not one.

  • Miranda Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Spa wasn't working. Streaming/TV options were not as communicated. "Suite" was not one.

  • Brian Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good location for our needs and breakfast was good. Room was well put together and spaciouss

  • Brian Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good location for our needs and breakfast was good. Room was well put together and spaciouss

  • Elizabeth Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hot tub was cold

  • Elizabeth Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hot tub was cold

  • Ruby Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Pizza

  • Ruby Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Pizza

  • Berenice Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Muy cómodo, limpio y el personal muy amable.

  • Berenice Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Muy cómodo, limpio y el personal muy amable.

  • Fatiha Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean hotel. Very nice staff.

  • Fatiha Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean hotel. Very nice staff.

  • Arnez Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient to the Raleigh and Cary area. Breakfast had a great variety to choose from. What I didn’t like was limited parking. I would choose to stay at this hotel again and would recommend it to others.

  • Arnez Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient to the Raleigh and Cary area. Breakfast had a great variety to choose from. What I didn’t like was limited parking. I would choose to stay at this hotel again and would recommend it to others.

  • Beverley Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hard to find

  • Beverley Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hard to find

  • Trinity Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Had nice staff and a good breakfast, easy parking, we enjoyed the gym the only thing that disappointed me was the hot tub was out of order when we were there but that wasn't their fault, overall a nice hotel.

  • Trinity Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Had nice staff and a good breakfast, easy parking, we enjoyed the gym the only thing that disappointed me was the hot tub was out of order when we were there but that wasn't their fault, overall a nice hotel.

  • Suanne Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    So clean and staff very friendly. The breakfast was superb

  • Suanne Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    So clean and staff very friendly. The breakfast was superb

  • Brittany Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, friendly staff

  • Brittany Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, friendly staff

  • Wenonah Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast was great!

  • Wenonah Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast was great!

  • Charles Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Outdoor pool would be nice..

  • Charles Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Outdoor pool would be nice..

  • Angela Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fantastic remodel - stayed here a couple years ago. The room remodel was great, clean, love the colors - love the Dove soap products in bathroom and the great air freshener/spa like smell in the hallways - the pancake machine was great - no messy cups to deal with and they were delicious! Will stay again

  • Angela Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fantastic remodel - stayed here a couple years ago. The room remodel was great, clean, love the colors - love the Dove soap products in bathroom and the great air freshener/spa like smell in the hallways - the pancake machine was great - no messy cups to deal with and they were delicious! Will stay again

  • BARRY Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice

  • BARRY Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice

  • Micheal Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    I was billed twice on my credit card and its still against my account as of 8/10/25. I was billed an extra pet charge even thro they were told i would only have the pet 1 day. I also thought sliding my final bill under my door very early in the morning kind of tacky.

  • Micheal Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    I was billed twice on my credit card and its still against my account as of 8/10/25. I was billed an extra pet charge even thro they were told i would only have the pet 1 day. I also thought sliding my final bill under my door very early in the morning kind of tacky.

  • Emily Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front desk staff were amazing

  • Emily Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front desk staff were amazing

  • Jennifer Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

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  • Jennifer Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

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  • Harold Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Bed was very comfortable

  • Harold Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Bed was very comfortable

  • Shantiava Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was really great even looks like they’ve updated a lot since the last time I was there.

  • Shantiava Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was really great even looks like they’ve updated a lot since the last time I was there.

  • Raina Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Left with bed bugs. Didn’t even get under blankets.

  • Raina Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Left with bed bugs. Didn’t even get under blankets.

  • Sharon Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    She also checked on us as well.

  • Sharon Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    She also checked on us as well.

  • Amy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Jade and her evening staff were fantastic. The breakfast was great and extremely clean even during the rush of it!!

  • Amy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Jade and her evening staff were fantastic. The breakfast was great and extremely clean even during the rush of it!!

  • Paula Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We have stayed at this property numerous times. They always take great care of us. Highly recommend!

  • Paula Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We have stayed at this property numerous times. They always take great care of us. Highly recommend!

  • David Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved the check-in staff. Rooms were spacious and clean. Breakfast was perfect for a couple traveling with three teenagers.

  • David Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved the check-in staff. Rooms were spacious and clean. Breakfast was perfect for a couple traveling with three teenagers.

  • Traci Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was extremely helpful and went above and beyond for our comfort.

  • Traci Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was extremely helpful and went above and beyond for our comfort.

  • Eric Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    A great place to stay! Dee (front desk) was absolutely amazing! We loved the room, breakfast, the indoor pool and gym.

  • Eric Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    A great place to stay! Dee (front desk) was absolutely amazing! We loved the room, breakfast, the indoor pool and gym.

  • Puritud Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Appreciate the excellent service

  • Puritud Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Appreciate the excellent service

  • Mary Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very quiet property with great breakfast choices.

  • Mary Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very quiet property with great breakfast choices.

  • Doug Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff here is excellent. Great attitude and will do everything possible to help. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for the amenities. We’ve stayed at this hotel multiple times over several years due to meetings at NC State. The hot tub worked several years ago and has never worked since. It’s hard to imagine a hotel with a hot tub that doesn’t get a new pump. In addition, the pool was shocked to the point we couldn’t even breath the air in the pool room. Our eyes watered just being in there the chemicals were so intense. Someone needs to take over the management of the pool facilities so that paying customers who are looking forward to using them can get their money’s worth. Before we book here again I’m going to call in advance to make sure they have the hot tub working and the pool cleaned properly.

  • Doug Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff here is excellent. Great attitude and will do everything possible to help. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for the amenities. We’ve stayed at this hotel multiple times over several years due to meetings at NC State. The hot tub worked several years ago and has never worked since. It’s hard to imagine a hotel with a hot tub that doesn’t get a new pump. In addition, the pool was shocked to the point we couldn’t even breath the air in the pool room. Our eyes watered just being in there the chemicals were so intense. Someone needs to take over the management of the pool facilities so that paying customers who are looking forward to using them can get their money’s worth. Before we book here again I’m going to call in advance to make sure they have the hot tub working and the pool cleaned properly.

  • Jennifer Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very easy quick check in

  • Jennifer Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very easy quick check in

  • Melissa Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was helpful and polite. I want to shout out Stephanie...she was amazing and went the extra distance! She recognized that my sister left her purse and other items sitting outside and stopped her before she left without them.

  • Melissa Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was helpful and polite. I want to shout out Stephanie...she was amazing and went the extra distance! She recognized that my sister left her purse and other items sitting outside and stopped her before she left without them.

  • Glenda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice quiet hotel, friendly staff, decent breakfast.

  • Glenda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice quiet hotel, friendly staff, decent breakfast.

  • Anquineice Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The elevator was broken almost my whole stay and so was the pool.

  • Anquineice Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The elevator was broken almost my whole stay and so was the pool.

  • Nancy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Did not stay there. It says pet friendly but they don’t accept cats

  • Nancy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Did not stay there. It says pet friendly but they don’t accept cats

  • Keri Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Area okay, close to highway. Not favorite place to stay

  • Keri Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Area okay, close to highway. Not favorite place to stay

  • aurelia Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and clean

  • aurelia Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and clean

  • John Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff

  • John Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff

  • David Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Just as described. Friendly desk agents

  • David Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Just as described. Friendly desk agents

  • Robert Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    According to the permit in the elevator, this hotel is 16 years old. Walking the floors though, you would never know it. The place looks like it’s brand new and is one of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed in.

  • Robert Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    According to the permit in the elevator, this hotel is 16 years old. Walking the floors though, you would never know it. The place looks like it’s brand new and is one of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed in.

  • Dakari May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. They have a crib if you need it that was a plus because a lot of hotels don't. The hotel is family friendly. Breakfast was good they have a pancake maker and offer many other options.

  • Dakari May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. They have a crib if you need it that was a plus because a lot of hotels don't. The hotel is family friendly. Breakfast was good they have a pancake maker and offer many other options.

  • Ryan May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean place in a nice location with a very friendly staff

  • Ryan May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean place in a nice location with a very friendly staff

  • Saya May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and quiet

  • Saya May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and quiet

  • Steven May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean, friendly staff, great location

  • Steven May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean, friendly staff, great location

  • Rachel May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The new upgrades are so nice. This hotel is so close to NCState Campus. The staff is great. Their continental breakfast is excellent.

  • Rachel May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The new upgrades are so nice. This hotel is so close to NCState Campus. The staff is great. Their continental breakfast is excellent.

  • Chelsey May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    No gym as advertised. Pool was greenish blue, hot tub barely warm and so much chemicals it tarnished my jewelry and almost burned my eyes out. Great breakfast but nowhere to sit. Management put off contacting me until 2 days after I checked out. Do Not Recommend, go next door.

  • Chelsey May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    No gym as advertised. Pool was greenish blue, hot tub barely warm and so much chemicals it tarnished my jewelry and almost burned my eyes out. Great breakfast but nowhere to sit. Management put off contacting me until 2 days after I checked out. Do Not Recommend, go next door.

  • Paula May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I walked and could smell the cleanliness.

  • Paula May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I walked and could smell the cleanliness.

  • Lynn Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and very friendly staff. Gym and pool were closed for renovations. Great location for NC State. Restaurant choice not very extensive.

  • Lynn Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and very friendly staff. Gym and pool were closed for renovations. Great location for NC State. Restaurant choice not very extensive.

  • Allen Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Excercise room was closed. Hot tub made my rings turn color

  • Allen Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Excercise room was closed. Hot tub made my rings turn color

  • Andrew Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Friendly staff, nice room and breakfast.

  • Andrew Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Friendly staff, nice room and breakfast.

  • Laura Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Appreciated the clean, modern interiors

  • Laura Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Appreciated the clean, modern interiors

  • victoria Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked that everything was pretty close by and convenient and the indoor pool and breakfast.

  • victoria Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked that everything was pretty close by and convenient and the indoor pool and breakfast.

  • Gemini Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Really love the place clean and quiet also nice staff so friendly and helpful will come back for next visit

  • Gemini Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Really love the place clean and quiet also nice staff so friendly and helpful will come back for next visit

  • Mary Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was too close to elevators. Noise the entire time. A little annoying but all else was perfect.

  • Mary Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was too close to elevators. Noise the entire time. A little annoying but all else was perfect.

  • Jay Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and friendly staff

  • Jay Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and friendly staff

  • Kiana Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay very clean hotel the staff was helpful

  • Kiana Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay very clean hotel the staff was helpful

  • Eileen Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    e to the venue I attended. Staff was extremely helpful and nice. The hotel was clean and quiet.

  • Eileen Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    e to the venue I attended. Staff was extremely helpful and nice. The hotel was clean and quiet.

  • MaLainya Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I really enjoyed my stay. The breakfast was okay but I wish they had meat options for people who don’t eat pork. Other than that, the rooms were nice and clean. I definitely will be returning.

  • Gary Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice property. Restaurants are about one mile away.

  • Katie Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Cheryl Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean. Breakfast could have been better, it seemed at times the staff stocking it didn't care. Overall, our stay here was comfortable and we would come back.

  • kakia Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very friendly and clean

  • Brenda Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was spacious, bed was comfortable and several pillow types to choose from. Would stay again!

  • Jamie Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This property is safe, clean and close to the university.

  • Courtney Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great place I stayed in room 211 and the elevators are very loud and rolling suit cases

  • Eugenia Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front desk night service was excellent

  • Kimberly Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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.

  • Angie Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff were very nice. Apologetic because of current renovations going on. Room was nice and comfortable and clean, which is important to me!

  • Kristy Feb 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Our room was very clean and spacious

  • Michael Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean and a great staff!

  • Anthony Feb 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    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.

  • Patrick Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    clean and friendly staff. great breakfast

  • Verified Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • Verified Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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

  • Verified Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Kind staff, clean place even under construction

  • Jamie Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property is undergoing renovations and the new rooms are beautiful.

  • Alisha Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Terrible breakfast but everything else was great.

  • Keith Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Verified Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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.

  • Robin Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Would have rated higher but remodeling was in progress breakfast was excellent I would definitely recommend

  • Nida Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean great staff very helpful

  • Andrew Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Was great other than the construction however they did warn about it months in advanced so can't really complain

  • Paula Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to family. Updated rooms are nice, but there arent any dining tables/chairs in the room anymore so finding a spot to eat (other than the bed) was frustrating.

  • Treyvon Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. It was clean and convenient to the show we went to. The staff was really nice

  • Brian Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice place

  • Verified Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Our go to hotel for short trips to Raleigh-Cary area. Nice hotel. Only problem this trip was several noisy guests in the hallway at 4 AM but a call to the front desk handled it. Thanks.

  • Brian Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was extremely nice and since there was some renovation going on they made sure we had a room that was away from the noise!

  • Christy Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I went back to our room, where my entire family was now awake and had to search for the source of the noise.here they were renovating the ice machine room directly above us. I asked them to stop. They didn’t speak English. Back to the front desk I went. Again, the staff was completely unconcerned. Eventually they did stop drilling, but by that point we had it and were leaving the hotel. No apologies from the front desk staff.

  • Lori Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice and clean room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

  • Paula Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location is very close to where my family lives.

  • Verified Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean and great customer service. Despite renovations going on - it was understandable! Loved my stay. Thank you!

  • Kathleen Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Didn’t permanent was under construction before we booked. Heard construction noise at 0800

  • Julie Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    I was aware they’re in the process of refurbishing rooms but was told it would not run past 5 pm. Last night they finished up at 6:20. Also, the vent in the bathroom was full of dust. Nasty for a refurbished room. 🙄

  • Kenny Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was very friendly. The room was perfect. The construction was no bother.

  • Jennifer Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy check-in and check-out. Courteous and efficient staff. Newly renovated room was nice. Mattress was not great - both lumpy and firm in all the wrong ways.

  • Rosalind Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It is perfect for my monthly Friday Inst. meetings.

Frequently asked questions about Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG offer parking?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG offers free parking on-site.
Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG have a fitness center?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG located, and how walkable is the area?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG is located at 3741 Thistledown Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606. With a Walk Score of 3, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available