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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Raleigh with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Located in North Raleigh, this Holiday Inn Express offers to-go breakfast, a gym, and a seasonal pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Multilingual staff earn praise.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Access Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shwr)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Access Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Suite, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (with Additional Living Area) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (with Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
11400 Common Oaks Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27614

What's nearby

  • Polar Ice House - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 22 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • North Carolina State University - 23 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 25 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Duke University - 35 min drive - 30.7 miles

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 22 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG

Hotel located in North Raleigh
Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
  • A TV in the lobby, a water dispenser, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 94 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Memory foam beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

  • 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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,066 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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 35.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 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 rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10 AM to 8 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Suites Raleigh North Wake Forest by IHG

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–8 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 35.00 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 & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG located?

Located in North Raleigh, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Polar Ice House and within 6 mi (10 km) of Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center and Wake Forest Farmers Market. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 882 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very convenient for our stays to visit family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mariely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room / good breakfast /
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and breakfast was pretty good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to park near the entrance which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelia

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk staff, clean and comfortable room, and easy parking. Convenient to Wake Med North where my granddaughter is being born!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ta'Nia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean and nicely greeted when checking in and the room was spacious. We was closed to dining options near the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rona

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower curtain was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Delores

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that everything was clean everything was easy to find
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting the Wakefield area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Amenities
It was comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and cozy quick stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and comfy bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a really nice stay. Staff was very accommodating. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made our experience at this hotel great! Thank you for all you do!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Crack in bathtub Breakfast wasn’t good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked that you had a washer and dryer close by I didn’t like that there wasn’t any quarters near by. The staff was very friendly and the pool young man was very polite. Overall I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good - parking may be a challenge on a busy night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could check in early. Breakfast was the best and the woman preparing the food was so happy and helpful. This was the best low-budget hotel I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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