The Mayton

Hotels
9.4 (249 reviews)
301 South Academy Street , Cary , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Lack of amenities
Issues with cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
Issues with room amenities and property condition mentioned.
Service
10
Staff were described as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
9.8
Location in downtown Cary is frequently praised.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms noted as quiet but lacking some decor and amenities.
Amenities
8.79
Lack of extra amenities such as valet service and restaurant availability noted.
Value for Money
9.32
Disappointment in the absence of expected amenities for price point.
Food and Beverage
9.78
The restaurant received positive comments for food quality.
Overall Experience
9.83
Overall sentiment is positive with many reviews praising the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:04

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Experience luxury at The Mayton with a fitness centre, garden, terrace, and a restaurant. Enjoy the convenience of room service, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi throughout the property. Unwind at the bar and make the most of your stay.

Comfortable Rooms
Relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a desk, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. Rest peacefully with quality bed linen and towels provided in each room.

Convenient Location
Located in Cary, our hotel is just a short distance from PNC Arena and North Carolina Museum of Art. With Raleigh-Durham International Airport nearby, The Mayton is the perfect choice for your stay.

Book your stay at The Mayton now for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: RDU

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 249 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.79
Value for Money: 9.32
Food and Beverage: 9.78
Overall Experience: 9.83
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Lisa family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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kcdemby couple us
10
Wonderful experience!
Pros:

Beautiful facility. Tasteful decor. Friendly, helpful staff. The pancakes in their restaurant were the best I've ever tasted. Highly recommend.

Cons:

Difficulty controlling temperature.

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
M
MatthewSnee NONE Apex, North Carolina
10
Small, Boutique Hotel in Cary
Pros:

Beautiful property in the heart of downtown Cary with wonderful amenities, helpful staff and just a terrific atmosphere.

2026-01-02 via Tripadvisor
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WBO521 NONE Taylors, South Carolina
6
Friendly and welcoming... but lacking "extra touches" for this price point
Pros:

We spent two nights at The Mayton for an anniversary getaway. The staff were all exceptionally friendly and helpful and the rooms were very quiet for being located in the heart of downtown Cary. We were a bit disappointed in the rooms and lack of extra amenities for this price point. The rooms were lacking some decor, like decorative pillows and blankets, and the usual extra perks one often finds in this type of boutique hotel, such as a nice coffee/tea bar or welcoming treats.

2026-01-01 via Tripadvisor
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Juan couple us
10
Was in town for Christmas, the hotel was elegant, the staff was very accommodating.
Pros:

The restaurant was amazing. The entire vibe and decor was stunning. They have the most comfortable pillows ever.

Cons:

Not really a complaint however you really need to make reservations for the restaurant

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Sunshine67842200486 NONE Coral Gables, Florida
2
Bad experience
Pros:

Cool room no body soap and even do issues where brought up to the front desk the issue was not resolved. Also the property is very old and in need of some repairs. Finally Restaurant was close for breakfast on Christmas Day

2025-12-26 via Tripadvisor
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IrenicusSK Business Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia
10
Pearl of Cary
Pros:

Such a wonderful place to stay with amazing staff and an outstanding restaurant serving curated drinks and delicious meals!

2025-12-24 via Tripadvisor
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saraffarley NONE
10
Amazing, festive stay!
Pros:

My wife and I stayed at the Mayton to celebrate her birthday. I’ve always loved the Mayton, especially during the holidays. This time was no different. The hotel was decked out in festive decorations and guests were full of holiday cheer. All of this was the cherry on top of what was a most wonderful stay with the most comfortable accommodations and the nicest staff!! We will be back!

2025-12-24 via Tripadvisor
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N4465OSlees NONE
10
December in Cary at The Mayton, Lee S.
Pros:

Simply incredible. There's no need to leave the hotel, but there's plenty to enjoy within a very short walk. The room was very nice, the artwork everywhere was a nice touch and the staff and amenities were excellent.

2025-12-18 via Tripadvisor
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stephenmI5106AM NONE
10
Great experience!
Pros:

Awesome boutique hotel! Great staff! Beautiful surroundings, well appointed, true 4-star hotel. Definitely will return!

2025-12-17 via Tripadvisor
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George couple us
7
At best a 3 star hotel.
Pros:

The location was excellent. The staff was attentive and polite. The bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

This was not a 4 star experience. There was no valet service or many dedicated parking spots. There was no turn down service.

2025-12-15 via Nuitee
B
billem63 NONE Cary, North Carolina
2
Don’t stay sundays!
Pros:

Limited facilities Sunday. Restaurant and bar closed. On site parking limited and full. Parking impossible downtown

2025-12-09 via Tripadvisor
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William couple us
1
False advertising.cant “sip and savor” on Sundays
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Hotel should have been clear up front about limited facilities sundays. Restaurant and bar closed. Parking full and impossible to park downtown.

2025-12-09 via Nuitee
A
acombs NONE Vidalia, Georgia
10
Anniversary trip to Cary
Pros:

Wonderful hotel . Friendly staff. Great location to a beautiful downtown park and many wonderful restaurants. The food and service at restaurant were also great. All the staff we encountered were friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be returning

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
D
D5818KPmichellee NONE
10
Charming elegance
Pros:

Quaint location,Beautiful hotel, excellent food and great staff. It was a relaxing stay with a beautiful park and restaurants in walking distance.

2025-11-18 via Tripadvisor
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N7945HUjm NONE
10
Quaint and cozy
Pros:

Downtown carey is a quaint cozy location across from park and down from art building. Currently Christmas decorations are being placed inside and outside establishment. Upon a 16-17 of November stay. Room 303 is cozy and authentic feeling of Academy rd. Room has a distinct attic feeling rather than the other exterior rooms that are straight walls.

2025-11-18 via Tripadvisor
F
feldcats Friends getaway
10
Beautiful boutique Hotel
Pros:

This beautiful boutique hotel is located in downtown Cary and it’s convenient to all downtown attractions. The hallways are filled with beautiful art from local artists, the rooms are cozy, clean and comfortable. The menu at the restaurant offers several seasonal vegetarian dishes, as well as traditional meat and fish options, and the servers are some of the friendliest and nicest people you will ever interact with. Definitely my favorite place to stay in Cary!

2025-11-11 via Tripadvisor
C
Compass707764 Business
10
Great accomodations, Great location, Great hospitality!
Pros:

Great accomodations, Great location, Great hospitality! You won't find a friendlier, more helpful staff anywhere. We have had our sales meeting here for 3 years in a row and we will continue to come here for years to come.

2025-11-06 via Tripadvisor
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N6338TMjudyd NONE
4
Not a good experience.
Pros:

There was an event going on that blocked all street around hotel. A gentleman called a couple of days earlier and told us to call when we got there and someone would tell us how to get in to park. When we called, the woman at the front desk couldn't help us and suggested we park at some library and walk back with our luggage. Luckily, the police at the baracade saw the handicap placard on my care and let us through to park. If we had known about the event ahead of time, we would have found another hotel.
When we finally got to our room, the bathtub was broken. It wouldn't hold water. While the maintenance was prompt, he couldn't fix it and had to call the engineer who replaced the stopper. Both very nice and trying hard to fix it, but all in all, it took over an hour. For the high price of the room, the bathtub shouldn't have been broken. Bottom line, between the unhelpfulness of the front desk and the broken tub, the $450+ for the room wasn't worth it.

2025-11-04 via Tripadvisor
P
perkinbob NONE The Villages, Florida
10
Great stay in Cary
Pros:

Really nice hotel located in central Cary. Easy walking distance to events in the area. Nice grand hotel Easy to recommend to others

2025-11-03 via Tripadvisor