Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh

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Microtel Inns & Suites
6.3 (1299 reviews)
1209 Plainview Drive , Raleigh , us
+1 919-710-8529

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable bed and working A/C in rooms
Convenient location near highway and amphitheater
Front door security/locked entry and lit parking
Some staff members were helpful or friendly
Affordable/budget option for a short stay
Cons:
Dirty common areas and bathroom issues (brown residue, dirty carpets)
Rude or unfriendly staff reported by several guests
Unsafe-feeling neighborhood with loitering and drug activity
Poor continental breakfast and limited food options
Advertised amenities missing (no fitness center)
Room maintenance problems (locks, TV, toilet flush, hair dryer)
Occasional sightings of roaches
Restrictive/no-visitor policy and inconsistent communication

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple reviews mention dirty common areas and bathrooms (dirty hallway carpet, brown residue in toilets), occasional roaches and generally not well maintained.
Service
7.8
Mixed reports: several guests described staff as unfriendly or disrespectful at check-in, but others noted helpful/pleasant staff and an active security guard; overall service is inconsistent but there are positive interactions.
Location
8
Convenient location (near highway, close to town and Walnut Creek Amphitheater) and well-lit parking; however several guests felt the surrounding area was unsafe with loitering and drug activity.
Room Quality
6.8
Rooms had strengths (comfortable bed, working A/C) but also issues (doors/locks not secure for some rooms, TV volume problems, toilets not flushing properly, occasional odors and missing toiletries).
Amenities
5
Essential in-room amenities (A/C) present, but advertised amenities were missing (no fitness center), and breakfast offering was minimal; overall limited amenities for the price.
Value for Money
7
Guests noted this is a budget property and some felt the price matched expectations for a roof-over-head option; others felt misled by missing advertised amenities.
Food and Beverage
3.5
Consistently poor continental breakfast reported (very limited items, no toaster, low quality) and restrictions on taking items to rooms.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall mixed but lean acceptable for budget emergency stays: some guests appreciated location, locked entry and a comfortable bed, while many cited cleanliness, safety and service problems that made the stay unpleasant.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 21:02

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just off Interstate 440, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh is a short 10-minute drive from Central Raleigh, offering easy access to the city's attractions.

Modern Amenities
Each guest room is equipped with Cable TV featuring HBO, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Non-smoking rooms ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.

On-Site Facilities
Enjoy the convenience of an on-site fitness center, daily continental breakfast, and a business center with fax and photocopying services. Vending machines are also available for a quick snack.

Experience comfort and convenience at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh, just minutes away from Wake Medical Hospital and the North Carolina State Capital Building. Book your stay now!

Important information:

A valid photo ID and credit card are required at check-in. Special requests are subject to availability, can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RDU

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 1299 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 7.8
Location: 8
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 3.5
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Franklin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • us
1
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Vle • couple • us
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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M • couple • us
1
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • sk
7
Good hotel with poor food service and ridiculous policies
Pros:

Clean, attractive, comfortable

Cons:

Horrible continental breakfast ..one boxes cerealand slices of white bread ..no toaster, no donuts, croissant. Cream cheese yet no bagels
Hotel policy ..no visitors in room. Ridiculous! It's a hotel not a college dormitory. And not told this at booking but upon arrival. And I had already paid for my stay

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Saad • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing was good , stuff are so disrespectful

Cons:

People were so disrespectful and low class

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Sedat • couple • us
5
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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raul • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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suzannepW8505FM • Family
4
Don’t expect much
Pros:

Our flight got delayed till the following morning, so in a panic we search the first hotel that had availability. Unfortunately picked this one. Now I understand booking a budget hotel you aren’t getting any frills. However, this place was dirty and not well taken care of. We only had a half a roll of toilet paper and had to ask for another roll in case we needed it. No spare in bathroom. It is independently owned. Giving it 2 stars only because I was thankful I had a roof over my head and a bed to sleep in which actually was comfortable. See pictures of the lobby.

2026-07-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Brenton chapple • solo_traveller • us
1
Terrible
Pros:

The only thing that was good was the a/c in the hotel.

Cons:

My hotel room didn’t lock, the staff wasn’t friendly at all, online there said he offered a fitness center but no fitness center so I got ripped off by that. The breakfast was not good at all then they didn’t even want you to take things back to your room. And the property had a lot of homeless people and crack heads literally everywhere and when I looked out my window I see people doing drugs. This was arguably the worst hotel I have ever been to.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Alexus • couple • us
1
Cons:

Everything

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Dennys • couple • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Not a good place

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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BOBBY • couple • us
5
Pros:

Room was clean.

Cons:

Dirty carpet in hallways, bad neighborhood.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Sheldon • family_with_children • us
1
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Gina • couple • us
6
Works in a pinch
Pros:

Closest available to Walnut Creek Amphitheater

Cons:

Front door was locked, had to be let in and talk to staff through glass window, giving the impression it’s not a great area. Hot in elevator and hallways as no AC but rooms have individual units so that was good.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Bud • couple • us
8
Pros:

Alls well

Cons:

Area has a lot of people moving around. Parking lot lit great and security guard working the whole lot so we felt safe coming in at midnight .

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
1
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • solo_traveller • us
5
Not the best spot
Pros:

The air conditioning was good

Cons:

The staff were not very friendly when I checked in, they seemed annoyed. The area was not a safe place I was very worried and scared the whole time I barely slept, people were fighting in the hall with someone on the phone, there was gang activity outside which scared me. The toilet wouldn't flush properly, the TV volume didn't work and staff stared at me and profiled me as soon as I walked in.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee