Raleigh

Microtel Inn & Suites Raleigh

1209 plainview dr. new bern ave.. ☎ +1 919 832 9712, (http://microtelinn.com/re...).

Convenient to downtown, the newer Umstead is the only 5 star hotel in the area.

Clarion Hotel

320 hillsborough st., ☎ +1 919 832 0501. (http://www.clarionhotel.c...) the 20-story hotel is undergoing its first major renovation since the 1960s. try to get a room on the lower floors, which are being fixed up first.

Days Inn

300 north dawson st., ☎ +1 919 828 9081. closest to glenwood south, where many bars and restaurants are located.

All-suite hotel with tropical atrium featuring full-service amenities, indoor pool, and fitness center. Free breakfast and reception daily for all guests.

Sheraton Hotel

421 south salisbury st., ☎ +1 919 834 9900. another 20-story hotel, a touch fancier, but located on the mostly uninteresting fayetteville street mall.

Close to Crabtree Valley Mall, NC Museum of Art and Time Warner Cable Pavillion at Walnut Creek.

Attached to the new Convention Center.

Oakwood Inn - Bed & Breakfast

411 north bloodworth st. ☎ +1 919 231 0002, (http://www.oakwoodinnbb.com/). historic neighboorhood, b&b.

Ramada Blue Ridge Hotel

1520 blue ridge drive, ☎ +1 919 832 4100, (http://blueridge.pmcprope...).