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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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG (Raleigh)
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

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(61 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Southwest Raleigh, a neighborhood in Raleigh, is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG. Red Hat Amphitheater and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Crabtree Valley Mall and Brier Creek Commons. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lenovo Center or USA Baseball National Training Complex. Visit our Raleigh travel guide
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3741 Thistledown Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606

What's nearby

  • Lake Johnson
    Lake Johnson
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • 0_65015416
    North Carolina State University
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • North Carolina Historic State Fairgrounds Commercial and Education Building
    North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Lenovo Center
    Lenovo Center
    8 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Carter-Finley Stadium
    8 min drive - 7.8 miles

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
  • Hardee's
    2 min drive
  • State Farmers Market Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Burger King
    4 min drive

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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)

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.

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 McKimmon Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable bed, and a microwave in the room!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the check in process was super easy! Nice bathroom too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms and great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jagadish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room easy parking, EV charging. Good breakfast and proximity to NC state, downtown Raleigh andCary
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast included several hot choices and was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Spacious Room. Comfortable Bed. Kind Folks at Check In & Check Out. Nice Amenities & Wonderful Shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Breakfast was filling!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tannelaine

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It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were clean and nice. The pool was warm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taquana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dee at the front desk was a rock star! Everything was really clean and the location was great. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

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

8/10 Good

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, everything was great. Easy check in (Melissa at the front desk was wonderful). Comfortable room. Good breakfast. Quiet location of the property. The hot tub could be fixed up so the jets are more powerful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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