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

2.5 star property
Guests relax by the welcoming lobby fireplace or soak in the spa tub before energizing their day with a workout in the well-equipped fitness center

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Near North Carolina State University, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State welcomes travelers with to-go breakfast options and a cozy fireplace. Enjoy the spa tub, free WiFi, fitness center, indoor pool, and multilingual staff for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥21,157
￥23,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobility) | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
27606, NC, Raleigh, 3741 Thistledown Dr

What's nearby

  • Lake Johnson - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Carolina State University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dorothea Dix Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Lenovo Center - 7 min drive - 13.2 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
  • ‪Asia Hot Pot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hibachi Sushi - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Costa Grande - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Hotel near North Carolina State University
Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby, a computer station, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (48 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG?

As of Jan 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG on Jan 25, 2026 start from ￥21,157, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG located?

Located in Southwest Raleigh, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Johnson and North Carolina State University. James B. Hunt Jr. Library and WRAL Azalea Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean a d sfaff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at reception are outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The pool was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and we enjoyed the breakfast as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our here at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAYMUNDO RIVERA

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

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good visit at your hotel. The bed was somewhat hard, but managed a sore back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. The staff went above and beyond. I felt valued and like I got my monies worth.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suanne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and staff very friendly. The breakfast was superb
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wenonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for our needs and breakfast was good. Room was well put together and spaciouss
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was convenient to our activities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet property with great breakfast choices.
Stayed 3 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fatiha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean hotel. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the amenities (breakfast and hot tub). Very clean and new. Great service and good price. Quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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