Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wake Forest - Raleigh North by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (467 reviews)
11400 Common Oaks Drive , Wake Forest , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Noise from adjacent rooms
Breakfast quality inconsistent
Cleanliness issues noted

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Several reviews highlighted cleanliness issues, such as pets disturbing the stay and the need for updates.
Service
9.11
Most reviews praised the staff's friendliness and willingness to accommodate guests.
Location
9.35
Guests frequently mentioned the excellent location, convenient for various needs.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms described as clean but mentioned some needing updates.
Amenities
8.13
Amenities received mixed feedback; some guests appreciated the breakfast while others noted shortcomings.
Value for Money
8.29
Good perceived value due to the location and decent pricing, despite the service issues.
Food and Beverage
7.34
Reviews mentioned inconsistent breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
8.81
Overall positive experiences noted, but some guests expressed significant concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:22

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located near Raleigh city center and popular attractions, the Holiday Inn Express Raleigh North-Wake Forest offers easy access to the best of North Carolina.

Comfortable Accommodations
Featuring spacious guestrooms and a free daily hot breakfast, guests can relax and recharge in comfort during their stay.

Modern Amenities
From fitness facilities and an outdoor pool to complimentary Wi-Fi, the hotel ensures a convenient and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Experience the best of Raleigh at the Holiday Inn Express Raleigh North-Wake Forest. Book your stay now for a memorable trip!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot 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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Sep 30, 2025 until Fri, May 22, 2026

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 467 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 7.34
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Claudia solo_traveller de
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2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Abdul solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

A very clean environment

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Gibbs solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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seth solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Shorty couple us
9
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Dennis extended_group us
8
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple us
9
Nice hotel, good breakfast
Pros:

Very convenient location

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Tenisha couple us
9
This is my second time staying. I m book mistakely book the incorrect room type the front desk clerk found me room quick
Pros:

Comfort, staff was welcoming. Breakfast options

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Silas couple us
9
We really e njoyed our stay, and will definitely book this hotel again.
Pros:

We loved our stay. Great location very clean. Breakfast above average very good. Quite not noisy like other hotels we have stayed at. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Small things but not a big deal. Luggage cart very loud and squeaky need to oil wheels. Entrance door also loud and squeaky need some oil.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller us
7
Would stay again if the bathroom and carpets were replaced
Pros:

The bed was very soft and comfortable….It looked Clean….

Cons:

The bathroom needs to be updated….The floor was Dirty and needs a good scrubbing….Made it a bit uncomfortable using….

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
5
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Willie solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Jones family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Great staff! Had an question a out the TV and maintenance was at our room in less than 2 min. Incredible! Thanku!

Cons:

Not the fault of the hotel, but pillows are too thin so hard to get real comfortable

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Clean nice place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Joyce couple us
1
Is was UNACCEPTABLE
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room was dirty and nasty and the front desk clerk act like she didn’t even care

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Morris extended_group us
9
We will be returning in a few months.
Pros:

They staff was great! We needed an early check in to attend an event. They were so friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Elevator made a noise and the floor was dirty. But our room was super clean.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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MASSIMILIANO extended_group it
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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BRADLEY couple us
7
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth family_with_children us
10
Pros:

I liked breakfast and coffee. The location was great.

Cons:

The railing in bathroom needed to be on different area.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee