Cozy suites with rooftop dining, gym, and free breakfast in downtown Raleigh. Near NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Pullen Park. LGBTQ+ friendly and city center location.
Guests appreciate the spacious, clean rooms and convenient location near Raleigh attractions, alongside friendly staff and quality breakfast offerings. Practical notes include parking challenges and varying room condition details.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown offers contemporary suites designed for comfort and convenience in the heart of Raleigh. Guests appreciate the spacious rooms, many featuring full kitchens, along with complimentary breakfast that has been noted as better than average. The hotel includes a rooftop restaurant and bar, Oma's Café + Wine, highly rated by visitors for its fresh food and drinks, as well as a gym facility.
Located at 616 S Salisbury St, this property benefits from easy access to the city center, with nearby attractions such as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the North Carolina Museum of Art, and Pullen Park all within walking distance or a short drive. The vibrant Fayetteville Street and Warehouse District areas provide numerous dining and entertainment options, making it well suited for visitors looking to explore downtown Raleigh.
Guest experiences highlight the helpful and friendly staff, although there are occasional reports of maintenance issues and limited front-desk assistance with parking and luggage. Parking can be challenging due to nearby event venues, but the hotel manages dedicated spots separate from public areas. The check-in time is 16:00 with check-out at 11:00, accommodating typical travel schedules.
This hotel welcomes a diverse crowd, being LGBTQ+ friendly, and attracts travelers who value a central location paired with practical amenities. While the atmosphere is modern and comfortable, some guests noted that beds could be softer and the decor slightly dated, suggesting a balance between functionality and style rather than luxury.
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Great location, helpful staff and rooms are spacious and clean. Bed could probably use a swap out but im picky about beds. Rooftop bar is beautiful, makes great drinks and staff is friendly. Cafe downstairs is awesome, great drinks and food items are fresh. Parking is a bit nuts at times due to a lot of event locations in close proximity but they do keep hotel spots separated.
Got to our room, the Keurig coffee machine wasn't working, TV and computer desk wasn't working electrically, toilet had blue liquid on the floor. One guy at the front desk was useless, Susan at the front desk was awesome. Corner suite was very nice. Flowers I ordered from a florist were in our room!! Breakfast was good typical hotel fare. Bar on the 10th floor was beautiful and very nice. Bartenders were great and attentive. There was both outdoor (with heaters) and indoor seating.
Over all, the stay was good. Warming welcoming people at the front desk and the hotel smells great. The rooms are nice and spacious.
This is an excellent location for exploring Raleigh. The rooms come with a kitchen and staff here are very good. Delicious breakfast buffet! I would definitely stay here again
Stayed at the Residence Inn, attending an event next door on a Saturday evening. The room was great and quiet. The bed was way too soft for our liking, however. The buffet breakfast was good and served in a clean area. I would definitely recommend.
Great place to stay, was just on edge of everything we wanted to go do. Best part we had a full kitchen, good restaurant, and no bed bugs. Rooms decently clean but looks a little older. We will stay here again!
Had a good experience staying here for a weekend. Was attending an event at the convention center and it was a short, easy walk over there so the location was perfect. The hotel was nice, clean, modern, and the staff we encountered were at friendly and helpful. There were no issues with the room, which was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Within walking distance there are a few great restaurant options, and the hotel also has a few dining options including a really nice rooftop terrace. The included breakfast was pretty good, one of the better ones I've had at a hotel. I would certainly stay here again when in the area.
Hotel itself is fine. Rooms are nice and spacious. The issue is the lack of accommodations. For example, there's not really anywhere to park to register. No one greets you to help you with bags or anything like that. So you're already flustered as soon as you arrive. The parking deck is around the corner, so you find a weird spot to unload, go register, take your own bags up to the room, come back down and drive around the corner to park. It's just a lot when you're coming from the airport and just finally want to relax.
City center with the State Capitol, busy Fayetteville Street eateries & the hip Warehouse District.
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