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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property amenity

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $143
$126 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5

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3771 Thistledown Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Place, Lake Johnson
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lenovo Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 451 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 426 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Raleigh

With a stay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area in Raleigh (Southwest Raleigh), you'll be a 3-minute drive from North Carolina State University and 7 minutes from North Carolina State Fairgrounds. .This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Lenovo Center and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Raleigh Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Lake Johnson - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Carolina State University - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Carter-Finley Stadium - 8 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Lenovo Center - 8 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪State Farmers Market Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Raleigh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 91 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh Southwest
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area Hotel
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area Raleigh

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean Staff was great Parking good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculately clean and all of the staff were helpful and friendly. Plus the breakfast was really great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great spot! Wonderful service! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and they had gluten free muffins at breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were absolutely wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again!

Everyone was help, they allowed us to check in early! The staff was super friendly! The breakfast was delicious! Only stayed one night for a concert!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to everything Outstanding staff Clean, comfortable, quiet location Will be coming back anytime I am in the Raleigh area.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, pleasant staff, good breakfast. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and room were excellent. Was gone most of the time except fir sleeping. Quiet, comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and reasonably priced. Very convenient to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our stay here. Room was clean and quiet. Breakfast bar was quite tasty, as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kriste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always wonderful to find a well staffed, well maintained travel hotel that's also pet AND EV friendly. Perfect for our roadtrips.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite was the breakfast in the morning. I loved every bit of my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for one night while traveling I wish I had time to stay longer super clean and convenient room was modern with everything you would want
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite hotel near NCSU
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, close to Raleigh downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Close (but not too close) to I-40, very close to NCSU campus. Hotel is well-maintained and staff are all friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Need to offer bacon in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025