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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)
BBQ/picnic Area
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3741 Thistledown Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Place, North Carolina State University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Raleigh Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪18 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
(4 reviews)
  • 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)

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

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Raleigh

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 8 minutes from North Carolina State Fairgrounds. .This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Raleigh Convention Center and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Lenovo Center.

What's nearby

  • North Carolina State University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Red Hat Amphitheater - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Lenovo Center - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bumble Tea - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Asia Hot Pot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Costa Grande - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Hotel with free breakfast, near North Carolina State University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG 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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot 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 coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
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.
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.

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
  • 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 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 at the property

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 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)

We should mention

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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot 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 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1007 reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantiava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was really great even looks like they’ve updated a lot since the last time I was there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raina

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness
Left with bed bugs. Didn’t even get under blankets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our front desk person allowed us to move from a third floor room to a 1st floor handicapped room with quick access out of the building. She also checked on us as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jade and her evening staff were fantastic. The breakfast was great and extremely clean even during the rush of it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property numerous times. They always take great care of us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the check-in staff. Rooms were spacious and clean. Breakfast was perfect for a couple traveling with three teenagers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliye

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Traci

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

Good time

Staff was extremely helpful and went above and beyond for our comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiyuan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay! Dee (front desk) was absolutely amazing! We loved the room, breakfast, the indoor pool and gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Puritud

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciate the excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalyn

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet property with great breakfast choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel, friendly staff, decent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025