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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)
Restaurant
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
  • North Carolina State University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Raleigh Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

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

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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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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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Room amenity

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
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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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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
  • ‪Tacos Costa Grande - ‬4 min drive
  • Subway

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 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.

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 complimentary weekday newspapers, 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 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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 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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Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nancy, Swoyersville

Did not stay there. It says pet friendly but they don’t accept cats
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Keri

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Area okay, close to highway. Not favorite place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

aurelia

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just as described. Friendly desk agents
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakari

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Good value for a nice hotel

Very clean place in a nice location with a very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new upgrades are so nice. This hotel is so close to NCState Campus. The staff is great. Their continental breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chelsey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I walked and could smell the cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very friendly staff. Gym and pool were closed for renovations. Great location for NC State. Restaurant choice not very extensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excercise room was closed. Hot tub made my rings turn color
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Nice

Friendly staff, nice room and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jamika

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

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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