I have stayed at this hotel or the Residence Inn over 40 times in the past 10 years and have seen the changes big and small. The Courtyard has recently gone under a full revamping and it looks great. They have the updated Courtyard lobby with big screen TV showing local traffic, Weather and other travel info and a walk up counter for food and coffee. My one peeve is that they got rid of the coffee during the day, but they are quick to tell you you can order a $5.00 Starbucks at the counter anytime. The Beds are spectaular and sleep quality is great. The Gym is also the full modern gym and if you are doing the treadmill do not forget headphones becuase you can watch the TV while working out. Overall this is the first hotel I am OK with paying for the cofee becuase they have done so many great upgrades. The only item I would say that is kind of a downer is that the front desk does not give the usual and customary hello or smile while checking in. Strangely the past 3 stays I've had the lady does not look up to acknoledge I am there. I noticed she also did that with another guest that was checking in later after I arrived. Minor detail and the only reason I do not rate this hotel higher.. One last note.. Look up Umstead State Park and go there if you want a great walking/Hiking time only 3 minute drive from the hotel.

We were flying out of RDU airport for a trip, and stayed here overnight before the flight (me, wife and teenaged daughter). The good room rate included parking for the duration of our trip, and a shuttle ride to and from the airport. This worked out to be only a little more than the price of airport parking in the daily parking deck for our 6 day trip.
The hotel was very nice, and appeared to be recently renovated. The rooms were decorated comparably to a full Marriott, and the queen beds were very comfortable. There is a small selections of snacks available 24 hours which can be charged to the room if desired. There is also a counter service restaurant of sorts which sold a few items at mealtimes.
The pool is outdoors, but the hot tub is inside, which was not clear on the company web site.
Just a few negatives: there was no fridge or microwave in the room (although for the price this is not expected). Although there was free wired internet in the room, the was no wireless in the room. Wireless was available in the lobby along with several computers for use. The design of the hotel is such that it can be a very long walk from the lobby to some of the rooms.
I would definitely use this again prior to a trip.

Stayed here for 1 night, and the place is a complete mess! They are still charging an outrageous rate for a hotel "under construction". You have to walk through a construction zone to get to the elevator to get up to your room. When the construction is fininshed it might be a nice place, but do not stay here until then. Looks like they will not be finished for many weeks or months. They are still charging for breakfast even though the place is a mess.

I like this hotel and have stayedt here for years. I rarely stay there anymore however did just last week. I am really glad to see that it is undergoing construction. The rooms are dated but that should all change once the hotel gets its facelift. TIP* If you are looking for a great park go to Umstead State park, a 5 minute drive. It is really a great place to go to and do some light hiking in the City of Oaks!