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The Longleaf Hotel

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Courtyard
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
The Longleaf Hotel sits in downtown's center, offering a charming escape from city bustle. Guests relax on the terrace with cafe coffee or explore the garden. The hotel provides in-room WiFi and dry cleaning, with staff ready to assist throughout the stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Raleigh, The Longleaf Hotel is in the city center. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of History are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Crabtree Valley Mall. Check out an event or a game at Lenovo Center, and consider making time for North Carolina State Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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300 N Dawson St, Raleigh, NC, 27603

What's nearby

  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Red Hat Amphitheater - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • North Carolina State University - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 14 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiskey Rose - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Midwood Smokehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Planet Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moon Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪West St Dog - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Longleaf Hotel

Hotel near North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Located close to North Carolina Museum of History and Red Hat Amphitheater, The Longleaf Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the bar, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Longleaf Lounge

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with 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 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Longleaf Hotel Hotel
The Longleaf Hotel Raleigh
The Longleaf Hotel Hotel Raleigh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Longleaf Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Longleaf Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Longleaf Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Longleaf Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Longleaf Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Longleaf Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Raleigh, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of North Carolina Museum of History, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and Raleigh Convention Center. Red Hat Amphitheater and North Carolina State University are also within 2 mi (3 km). Raleigh Union Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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The Longleaf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 824 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay with old charm and a great bar !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Greig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, super clean, one the best hotels I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and good dining nearby. Easy to walk around downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our go to hotel in Raleigh! The bed is super comfortable, the bar is fantastic and the staff is welcoming, helpful, and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is truly the kindest that I've experienced at any hotel. I very much enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to lots of restaurants and venues downtown. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel! Right in the heart of Raleigh
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated hotel with super friendly staff. Clean room and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mid century modern converted to boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel with great staff, nice bar, and walkable to a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere very fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect for visitors who walk. Sidewalk access and crosswalks are great, proximity to the capital, multiple museums, bars, restaurants life music. First time in Raleigh, and it was tremendous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of capitol building and museums. Very comfortable beds and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, wonderful staff and close to lots of good restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem of a place. It may not have lots of facilities but was perfect for a few days in the city and had a great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a cute place. I loved the mid century vibe and style of the hotel. The bar was great and the outdoor area was super cute. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wvery unique boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable walkable dinning options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great nights stay. Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the property were amazing. Very neat and unique. Clean and ample parking. I will definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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