I have not had much luck with Days Inns. They are usually dirty with unfriendly staff and uncomfortable beds. But this Day's Inn was a gem among Days Inns. The rooms were clean and comfortable. And the hotel is incredibly close to the airport. We stayed there for one night to pick up my brother from the airport in the morning, and it was so close my dad actually walked to the airport to get the rental car. Actually, the front desk staff were so friendly that when my scatterbrained father forgot he had signed up to take the free airport shuttle (which runs every 15 minutes, unlike some airport shuttles that only run every hour), someone from the front desk came to our room looking for my father to make sure he got on the shuttle and didn't miss his flight. The breakfast was basic but free, and the price was more than reasonable. If you are looking for a no-frills place to sleep that is convenient to the Raleigh airport, this is it.

We'd stayed at this hotel a couple of times before and weren't disappointed, but since it had been a few years, I was a bit unsure if things had changed. For the most part the hotel is still a viable option for budget-conscious travelers. The Days Inn is a no-frills, no-luxury hotel that offers generally good service and clean and comfortable rooms at a great price. For a brief stay before and/or after a plane trip, it's a good choice.
This Days Inn provides a free "snack" for clients each night--cake and coffee. The night we stayed they had carrot cake--real bakery cake. This is a nice little extra that the more prestigious hotels seldom offer and it's appreciated. Unfortunately the continental breakfast is worse than mediocre. There were few selections and there was NO JELLY anywhere to be found. I consider jelly a basic for toast, bagels, etc. Since there was no staff member present, I went to the desk and asked. It seems that everyone had a memory lapse and couldn't remember if the hotel provides jelly or not--although no one could find any that day. Not good, Days Inn! Breakfast starts at 4:30, so early travelers can grab something, but the bad thing is that there isn't much to grab. The attention to breakfast here definitely needs to be revaluated and some quality control changes made.
When I made our reservation, I requested "a quiet room not next to the elevator". We were put in Room 117--2 doors from the elevator, directly opposite the fitness room, and a stone's throw from the lobby. The room was definitely not quiet. Since the hotel was by no means crowded, I don't know why we were not put somewhere more consistent with my request.
I like many aspects of this Days Inn, and would definitely give it another star if the two problems mentioned here were addressed. It's convenient to the airport and restaurants, clean, and I love the evening snack idea. With a bit more attention, it can be even better.

This hotel has good employees and good customer service. The rooms were clean and the beds are comfortable. Our tub was a whirlpool tub and the heater definitely worked. There is a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave. They have a business center with two computers, two printers, and a book exchange. Printing our boarding passes was free (thank you!) All of these things combined to make our stay comfortable. There is a good restaurant next door which gave great customer service, and a Schlotzsky's and a Cracker Barrel across the street. The outlet mall is also across the street.

However, I was concerned by the dirty hallway floors, the carpet which looked like it hadn't been updated since the 1970s, and the dark hallway colors which made the hotel seem dingy. This hotel could earn a great rating if the housekeeping in the common areas and the paint color were updated to be more welcoming.

Overall, our stay was comfortable, but if I were coming into the area, I would stay somewhere else, just because the hallway carpet was really dirty and the wall color was quite depressing.

Our stay was a good one, this hotel is clean, inexpensive and very accommodating to their guests. Plus just next door on Monday's you can get margarita's for just .99 cents!!!!! Thank-you Days Inn!!!!!!