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Forge at Raleigh Iron Works

Property class: 2.5

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Forge at Raleigh Iron Works provides amenities like a garden and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wall-mounted picture, and a door.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a door leading to a bathroom, and a framed picture on the wall.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 98 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a closet.

Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a wardrobe.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in East Raleigh, a neighborhood in Raleigh, Forge at Raleigh Iron Works is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Crabtree Valley Mall and Brier Creek Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit North Carolina State Fairgrounds. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Marbles Kids Museums are also worth visiting. Visit our Raleigh travel guide
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2221 Iron Works Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27604

What's nearby

  • A city skyline with modern buildings, a highway, and surrounding greenery.
    Raleigh Convention Center
    6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • A brick building with a curved glass extension, surrounded by a brick pathway and trees with autumn foliage.
    North Carolina State University
    6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Three vibrant flowers with red and yellow petals and a dark center, set against a dry, rocky background.
    Lenovo Center
    11 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Raleigh Flea Market
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Crabtree Valley Mall
    8 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station
    8 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Raleigh
    2 min walk
  • Union Special
    11 min walk
  • Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard
    9 min walk
  • Eastcut
    1 min walk
  • Biscuitville
    16 min walk

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Toaster

Living spaces

  • Communal living room

Entertainment

  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a train station
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 13 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Frequently asked questions

Does Forge at Raleigh Iron Works have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Forge at Raleigh Iron Works pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forge at Raleigh Iron Works?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Forge at Raleigh Iron Works?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forge at Raleigh Iron Works located?

Located in East Raleigh, this apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Raleigh Flea Market, Mordecai Historic Park, and William Peace University. St. Augustine's University Historic District and Duke Raleigh Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Forge at Raleigh Iron Works Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very cool rooms. Amazing amenities. Unreal location. Would 100% choose to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Room was fairly clean, not overly clean but typical. Check-in was fine. Towels were available but not wash cloths. I contacted the property which took awhile just to get in touch with someone. After getting in touch, no follow-up and they never did get back to me. You have your own room, but you’re on your own with that entails.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The room was very efficient with a kitchenette and separate bedroom, just what we needed. We enjoyed the gameroom very much as we visited with our son and grandson. Pool table, foosball, pinball and boardgames were great. There are lots of shops and restaurants around in walking distance, so that was convenient.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place was great! I was surprised when I walked in and the floors were concrete, but that actually added to the "industrial" feel of this place. The host was very responsive when I had questions about the key, and gave me some tips on how to make things more efficient for my and my guest. There are restaurants in the same complex (Mexican, Brewery, Indian, coffee, ice cream shop, etc. Also, there is a pool, and a game room that has billiards, foosball, ping pong, etc. All in all this was a great place to stay and I was very pleased. I will definitely stay here again if I am in Raleigh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maydell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really like the apartment and its amenities, and the staff has been great to work with.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Beautiful new apartment. Super spacious, comfortable and clean. Amenities were amazing.
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Location and amenities. I’m very comfortable apartment. Only thing is that the Only Give You One Key and you need a key to access everything in the building also, because it is an apartment complex, guest assistance is only available during working hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

avery

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

2 night stay at The Forge at RIW

We enjoyed our stay at The Forge in their studio suite. It was clean, cozy, and fully furnished. The only downside with this unit is the plumbing piping must be on the other side of the bathroom wall as you could hear shaking & running water from the unit above when they flushed their toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kalee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The area felt safe and there was a lot to do within walking distance. Check in and out was easy. The FAQ guide didn’t have a lot of specific information. The one bad thing was the WiFi was only available in the common area (pool, games etc), not in the actual room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dalton

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Almost Perfect

Facilities were wonderful. Very comfortable amenities. Perfect location and beautiful courtyard. However, we were disappointed as there were dirty linens in the washer and the dishwasher was full of moldy dishes. Really wish those few things hadn't spoiled it, otherwise I would have given this place 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
2 times stay, check in was smooth, great communication with host. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great spot
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great area lots to do clean space
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Clean room and kitchen was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
1
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breyan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
It was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was such a good experience and I kinda want to move to the property now
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
It was very nice apt. I could live there
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daquan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place was so wonderful. There were really nice businesses right downstairs. My fiancé and I had an amazing time. The pool wasn’t open but there were other amenities that we enjoyed such as arcade games and jenga. They also had a lounge area across from a fully loaded gym with a yoga room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The rooms were spotless and clean. It came with amenities that were greatly appreciated. Not to mention the entire hotel room in general was great. Checking in and out was also super easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Room is very new and clean. No contact check in. However, the bed is too low to the ground and not well suited for us older travelers. This is more suitable for a 20 something traveler.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Juliette

It was a bit confusing with certain things and it was hard because there was nobody that was physically there to talk to, so I had to constantly send an email out with my concerns
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was a situation that happened the first night that I got there where another guest was recording myself and my partner, but doing it kind of discreetly, and it made us uncomfortable. It was hard to come back from that incident because I felt as though nobody really cared about enough to address the situation and find a resolution
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Unfortunately, our stay was very disappointing. The room was not cleaned to an acceptable standard upon arrival. After walking around the room for a short time, my socks became dirty, which made it clear the floors had not been properly cleaned. The bath mat was visibly stained, the walls were dirty and heavily scuffed, and the shower surround was old, worn, and showed visible signs of mold, which was both unpleasant and unhygienic. The check-in process was also unnecessarily tedious and frustrating. To make matters worse, we were told that we were expected to clean the room ourselves and take out the trash before leaving. This is completely unacceptable and not what anyone should expect when booking a hotel through Hotels.com. Overall, the cleanliness, condition of the room, and service fell well below reasonable hotel standards. I would not stay here again and would not recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
It was great I am coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026