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A June 2005 trip to Raleigh by NoPlaceLikeHome

Quote: Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina. I went on this trip for a training class. It took two hours to drive from Pilot Mountain to Raleigh. Raleigh is laid out very nicely, with the suburbs surrounding the city and business districts in the center.

Hampton Inn Raleigh-North

Hotel | "Hampton Inn Raleigh - North"

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I loved the location of this hotel. It was off the main drag but still convenient. Any of the hotels on this street would be a nice choice. As you drive up the street, it is all wooded, and hotels are on the left side on the street. It was a very quiet area. The hotel was nicely appointed. The contenental breakfast was very nice, with a very nice and large dining area. You could sit at a table or on the couch in front of the TV. Breakfast had pancakes, waffles, yogurt, pastries, muffins, juices, cereals, and fruit. The room was very comfortable and nicely decorated. I had a king-size bed, an easy chair, and a desk. The TV was in a wall unit with a microwave, little fridge (no freezer), coff...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 23, 2005

Hampton Inn Raleigh-North
1001 WAKETOWNE DR
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919-828-1813

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Courtyard Raleigh Midtown

Hotel | "Courtyard Marriott"

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We stayed here in June, 2006. This is a beautiful hotel. The room was very tastefully decorated and comfortable. The beds were extremely comfortable and soft, we slept great. The pool area was very nice. We got the stay for breakfast option, and it was well worth--anything you could possibly want to have for breakfast was there! After our stay was complete, we realized we did not get the room we reserved and paid for. We were supposed to get a room with 2 queen beds and a sofa. We instead got a room with 2 queen beds and no sofa. The hotel confirmed that a mistake was made and promised to review with the manager to determine compensation. Over 2 months later, we still have not received any ...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 19, 2006

Courtyard Raleigh Midtown
1041 Wake Towne Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
(919) 821-3400

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Carolina Ale House

Restaurant

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We went here for lunch. All the lunch items were very reasonably priced. It was a pub-type atmosphere with wooden floors, antique decorations, and TVs above every table. I had the pork with garlic mashed potaotes; it was very good but spicy. The booth was a little uncomfortable, and the seat didn't extend out far enough for the back of my knees, but it was not bad.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 23, 2005

Carolina Ale House
4512 Falls of Nuese Rd
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919/431-0001