Raleigh Hotels and Accommodation

(Raleigh, North Carolina - NC, USA)



With such a large and diverse selection of hotels in Raleigh, it can be difficult to choose accommodation and decide where to stay, although this is generally dictated by budget, sightseeing intentions and travel plans. Popular accommodation in Raleigh ranges from B&Bs, inns and guest houses, to restored historic hotels and basic chain motels, suiting all possible budgets and requirements.

The downtown district is one of the most popular places to stay in the city and hotels are clustered in this district, with lodging being close to many major landmarks, attractions, museums and restaurants. Well connected by the Raleigh Trolley, hotels within the downtown district often feature higher rates due to their convenient location, with accommodation being especially in demand around the Raleigh Convention Center, where the city's popular International Festival is staged every year in October. Each February, the Blues Festival at the RBC Center reliably draws large crowds, as does the World Beer Festival at Moore Square in April, both of which greatly influence the demand for local lodging.


Where to Stay

Further hotels in Raleigh can be found in and around the renovated Glenwood South area of downtown, the Historic Oakwood district, the vibrant Warehouse district and within the Cameron Village, which is known for its exceptional shopping.

Many additional hotels and impressive golfing resorts are located on the outskirts of Raleigh, in nearby North Carolina cities and towns, such as:


Budget hotels in Raleigh are concentrated around the Appliance Court, the Capital Boulevard, Glenwood Avenue, New Bern Avenue, South Saunders Street, South Wilmington Street and the Wake Towne Drive. This cheap accommodation includes the Best Western Crabtree, the Comfort Inn Six Forks, the Days Inn Downtown, the Econo Lodge North, the Howard Johnson Express and the Super 8 Motel. Particularly notable is the Days Inn on North Dawson Street, near to the State Legislative Building.

Mid-range hotels in Raleigh can be found around Blue Ridge Road, Glenwood Avenue, the Hampton Woods Lane, the North Boulevard and Wake Forest Road. Popular mid-range accommodation options include the Amerisuites Wake Forest, the Days Inn North NC, the Hampton Inn Crabtree, the Hilton North and the Ramada Inn Blue Ridge. Standing on the Highwoods Boulevard, the Holiday Inn Brownestone is certainly one to look out for and offers three-star lodging just a stroll from Pullen Park and the campus of the North Carolina State University.

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) lies on the northwesterly city outskirts and features a selection of nearby hotels, which are especially popular with business travelers. These hotels are well connected to the city center by buses and taxis, and grouped around the State Road 3015 (Airport Boulevard), the State Road 1789, the Aerial Center Parkway and the Dan K. Moore Freeway I-40.

Luxury hotels in Raleigh are present on the Arrow Drive, the Capital Boulevard, Creedmoor Road, the Marriott Drive, Summit Park Lane and South Salisbury Street, which is where the Sheraton Hotel awaits. Offering competitively priced four-star accommodation, the Sheraton is well-placed in the downtown district and near to the Lincoln Theater, the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, the Raleigh Convention Center and the Shaw University campus.