I've tried the embassy near Crabtree - this Homewood Suites was better. I would book based on price. If this place is a bargain go for it. If not, don't pay extra to stay here.

We stayed at this hotel because we wanted something convenient to the RBC Center, where we had tickets for a Syracuse vs NC State basketball game. It was extremely easy to get to the arena from the hotel while avoiding a crowded interstate highway. The hotel was also a short walk from a major shopping center, which was very nice given the proximity of our stay to Christmas. The hotel itself was immaculate with an excellent complimentary breakfast. The room was large and the TV was HD quality. Staff were friendly. We would certainly stay here again if we visited Raleigh.

My family and I stayed here on our trip home from Atlanta to DC. It took six hours to get here from Atlanta. When we arrived we were granted an early check in, which was nice. HTe lobby smelled like frech baked cookies, but we couldn't find them (smile)! THen we noticed all the halls smelled sweet like that. I'm not sure if the air vents were sprayed with something, but it was sickening after awhile.

This was our first time staying at a Homewood Suites. I read the reviews and honestly wanted to stay somewhere else. but QUick Draw McGraw had already paid for the room!

The room wasn't too bad. It smelled kind of musky before the A/C kicked in. I liked the seperate bedroom suite. Everything looked clean except for the bath tub. We couldn't figure out if it was rust around the bath tiles or blood. So, we stayed clear. We figured it was only for one night and we wouldn't be in the room long anyway.

The mall is down the hill and across the street. You can walk to it. The mall was nice. Nice shopping. Nice eating! We ate at Cheesecake Factory when we wrrived for lunch. THey never fail no matter the city you're in (smile). That night we ate at the Pit in downtown Raleigh. It wasn't bad, but I thought NC's barbecue was supposed to be the best??? I can get that in DC!

Anyway, the hotel wasn't bad. I liked the kitchen area. We needed it!

Hotel was clean, spacious and staff courteous. Just what we needed for a home away from home this past thanksgiving weekend. Location was excellent - quiet, with a walking trail across the street. Being next door to a good shopping mall was a great treat as well.