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

2-star hotel Great 11400 Common Oaks Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG

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

Within driving distance of downtown Raleigh and close to local attractions including Wakefield Plantation, this North Carolina hotel features a free daily hot breakfast and spacious guestrooms. The Holiday Inn Express Raleigh North-Wake Forest is situated only a short distance from Crabtree Valley Mall and the Raleigh Convention Center. Alltel Pavilion as well as the Sprint Headquarters is also nearby. On-site at the Raleigh North-Wake Forest Holiday Inn Express, guests can enjoy fitness facilities as well as an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also provides free wireless internet access.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 969 reviews

The hotel received mixed reviews with guests appreciating the cleanliness, comfort, and friendly staff. However, there were consistent complaints about noise, breakfast, and maintenance issues in the rooms.

What guests liked
  • Clean and comfortable rooms
  • Friendly and helpful staff
What could be better
  • Noise from other guests and thin walls
  • Breakfast quality and variety could be improved
  • David Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The refrigerator froze everything. This room needed some serious work. Big stain on rug and the bathroom was in shabby condition for the money we had to pay. Most Holiday Inns are immaculate. This one was not

  • Dennis Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Clean Staff at night, a woman of color, don’t recall her name , but a snake would have been more friendly

  • Canterbury Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Breakfast was very good with a lot of variety and cleanliness was good. I had no complaints about this location at all it was well maintained and all employees were good at there jobs Great plac

  • Matthew May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Pool closed at 8:00 PM while it’s still light out. Pool was not very clean. Not many seating options in the dining area for people to eat. Lots of dogs barking at 9:30 at night. We called and it seemed to help. Front counter staff was not friendly at all. The location was nice. We most likely won’t stay here again.

  • James May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff very friendly, we will definitely come again great hotel appreciate all the help

  • Keisha May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Mai May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room.

  • Michael May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Cleanliness of room and very attentive staff. Excellent breakfast available for guests. Location of the Hotel was a little difficult to find.

  • Michael May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Cleanliness of room and very attentive staff. Excellent breakfast available for guests. Location of the Hotel was a little difficult to find.

  • Fuad May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Steven May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good breakfast and my room was clean...will be returning

  • Niki May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This property was fantastic, however, Expedia was not. I followed their regulations set forth for cancellation of the last night and am still attempting to get the last night refunded. Expedia continues to delay and repeatedly ask the same information, which I have provided numerous times. While I will absolutely stay at this hotel again, I will NOT use expedia for any future travels.

  • Andrii May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Anonymous May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Location

  • Christine May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was perfect from the time I walked inside the doors and smelled coffee. I was met immediately with a smiling face. My room was clean and perfect for what we needed. Location is wonderful as well. Very close to Walmart and sheets (less than 5 minutes).

  • Jamie May 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Room smelled like hot dogs. Tub faucet dripped loudly all night. Other hotel guests used their keys to enter our room 20 min after we just checked in. Conflicting check out times. Texts from the hotel say 12, then an email says 11.

  • E. May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    booked a handy capped room and it was not available. The shower head would not stay in place spraying water out of the shower.

  • Jamesia May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and great location

  • David May 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    The walls are paper thin and you can hear every little noise in the hotel. Kids were running up and down the halls at night and it was loud. The parking situation is a problem, the over flow parking is a paid parking lot.

  • Kenneth May 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    My room had huge cockroaches that I had to kill

  • Daniel May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Charles May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice area

  • Dennis May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The bathroom spigot was not mounted correctly. It was very loose.

  • Angie May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Stayed here many times very clean hotel

  • Thomas May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Breakfast menu good. Parking safe and convenient

  • Abdul May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    A very clean environment

  • Abdul May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    A very clean environment

  • Gibbs May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Miranda May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was great!

  • Seth May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Shorty May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Milton Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The facility was well maintained and clean and the room was perfect. the staff was friendly and helpful. breakfast was hot and area was clean and maintained. definitely a good choice!

  • Dennis Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Lisa Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Very convenient location

  • Lisa Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Very convenient location

  • Randal Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast has gone downhill since last trip … old products…

  • Laurie Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    A welcome retreat after a very long day driving o. I 95. The staff was efficient and helpful. The room was very clean and a great size. Close parking and an extensive breakfast. Great stay here

  • Tenisha Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Comfort, staff was welcoming. Breakfast options

  • Tenisha Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Comfort, staff was welcoming. Breakfast options

  • Mark Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Location

  • Rachel Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff Room was clean and spacious and modern

  • Catherine Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The pictures shown are not an accurate depiction of the hotel. The pool is nonfunctional and has no water in it. The grounds are unkept. Our bathroom was not cleaned very well and there was hair everywhere. No shampoo in the shower. I had booked the room for 2 nights and they had deactivated our room keys after 1 night’s stay. I will say, the staff was friendly.

  • Rachel Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Clean and the breakfast was good. Walls are thin and there are gaps under the doors so you can hear everything happening around you.

  • Silas Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    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. 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.

  • Silas Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    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. 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.

  • james Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Coffee was good

  • William Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking was safe and easy. Hot breakfast, fresh coffee

  • George Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything met my expectations !

  • Keri Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location !

  • Daniel Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check in was easy and smooth. Breakfast was delicious. Hotel was clean and beds were very comfortable

  • Kristi Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Paul Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Place was clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff seemed unprepared or unable to handle check in timely.

  • Steve Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Overall the experience was good. But maintenance needs to work on the electrical outlets on either side of the bed. When I unplugged something, the whole box was coming out of the wall.

  • Lisa Mar 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    The bed was very soft and comfortable….It looked Clean…. The bathroom needs to be updated….The floor was Dirty and needs a good scrubbing….Made it a bit uncomfortable using….

  • Lisa Mar 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    The bed was very soft and comfortable….It looked Clean…. The bathroom needs to be updated….The floor was Dirty and needs a good scrubbing….Made it a bit uncomfortable using….

  • Jonathan Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    This was a good HI Express in a pleasant mixed office/retail and residential community. It is difficult to spot because there is no signage on the road, and it is at the back of shared commercial driveway.

  • Robert Mar 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Tamianna Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love

  • Tom Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    My room was very clean and neat! Everything I needed was there!! Pleasant staff when I arrived late in the evening!

  • Phillip Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The showers had lukewarm water. It was not hot and the breakfast was terrible eggs were cold trays of potatoes and sausage were empty and not refilled in a timely fashion. The check-in staff was very nice. The room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable, but there’s something about the hotels in North Carolina especially Raleigh. I’ve stayed in four and all four have had issues with hot water getting a warm or hot shower is very important to a lot of folks to stay in these places it needs to be fixed

  • Ed Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Convenient location for me . a good breakfast. clean room.

  • Anonymous Mar 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Reported the phone not working. Night desk clerk said they'd take care of it, but did not. OJ tasted like colored water. Ice machine on my floor was removed, but the sign indicated it was there. Freezer compartment of fridge was clogged with ice.

  • Trisha Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, Staff super friendly on multiple shifts and multiple weekend stays!

  • Cole Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Overall the place was great except for the continental breakfast... plastic fake food

  • Willie Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Brian Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Clean, convenient, and friendly staff

  • Douglas Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Better breakfast quality

  • Douglas Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Better breakfast quality

  • Jones Feb 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

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

  • Elizabeth Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Nothing

  • Joyce Feb 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing The room was dirty and nasty and the front desk clerk act like she didn’t even care

  • Pamela Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean and smelled nice, a hint I old cigarettes. NON SMOKING GUYS!!! Otherwise, staff courteous and available, emphasis on AVAILABLE! Good location near many restaurants and shops!!! I will be back!!!

  • Pamela Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean and smelled nice, a hint I old cigarettes. NON SMOKING GUYS!!! Otherwise, staff courteous and available, emphasis on AVAILABLE! Good location near many restaurants and shops!!! I will be back!!!

  • Linda Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Linda Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Morris Feb 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    They staff was great! We needed an early check in to attend an event. They were so friendly and accommodating. Elevator made a noise and the floor was dirty. But our room was super clean.

  • Brian Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room very clean, quiet, and bf was great

  • Brian Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room very clean, quiet, and bf was great

  • Dan Feb 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Complimentary breakfast. Tub had three porcelain chips out of it.

  • Jamie Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Friendly staff, delicious breakfast, comfortable stay.

  • Johnny Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room with great beds. Very quiet also.

  • Johnny Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room with great beds. Very quiet also.

  • Tony Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Oh yeah

  • Tony Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Oh yeah

  • Mia Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly staff. Close to surgical center. Clean rooms. No complaints

  • Mia Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly staff. Close to surgical center. Clean rooms. No complaints

  • Elizabeth Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The railing in bathroom needed to be on different area.

  • Kierra Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    It’s quiet and very nice. Was very clean

  • chante Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was nice. Food good. Room clean.

  • chante Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was nice. Food good. Room clean.

  • Sharon Jan 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The hotel was in a good location Na

  • Clinton Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    The breakfast was great - something to look forward to each morning. Although bottled lemon juice and honey was available, a slice of fresh lemon would have made that cup of tea into something extra special!!! See my comments above about lemon ? and honey ? for the tea each morning.

  • Tamara Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff were excellent and friendly. The hotel was clean and I felt safe.

  • Tamara Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff were excellent and friendly. The hotel was clean and I felt safe.

  • Ronald Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was GREAT! Hotel is very quiet and the staff was Great as well very responsive to our needs.

  • Ronald Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was GREAT! Hotel is very quiet and the staff was Great as well very responsive to our needs.

  • Juan Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    We enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend it!

  • Juan Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    We enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend it!

  • Morgan Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean and the front desk service was excellent

  • Morgan Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean and the front desk service was excellent

  • Sheldon Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    clean room and very pleasant receptionist

  • Sheldon Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    clean room and very pleasant receptionist

  • Jennifer Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff were pleasant and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel fulfilled all needs for our stay. Plenty of breakfast options.

  • Jennifer Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff were pleasant and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel fulfilled all needs for our stay. Plenty of breakfast options.

  • David Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good location….hotel common areas look renovated….room was comfortable…but showing wear and tear

  • David Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good location….hotel common areas look renovated….room was comfortable…but showing wear and tear

  • Wendy Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Tina at the front desk was great!!!

  • Wendy Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Tina at the front desk was great!!!

  • Rona Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The shower curtain was dirty.

  • Rona Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The shower curtain was dirty.

  • Mariely Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room / good breakfast /

  • Mariely Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room / good breakfast /

  • Kevin Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This hotel is very convenient for our stays to visit family.

  • Kevin Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This hotel is very convenient for our stays to visit family.

  • Tim Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was very clean, exactly as advertised, check in as easy. Breakfast area is lovely, clean and spacious. The food is kinda eh, but edible. The only real issue was the male housekeeper busting into the room about .2 seconds after he knocked, finding my naked husband chasing him back out the door. 😂😂😂

  • Tim Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was very clean, exactly as advertised, check in as easy. Breakfast area is lovely, clean and spacious. The food is kinda eh, but edible. The only real issue was the male housekeeper busting into the room about .2 seconds after he knocked, finding my naked husband chasing him back out the door. 😂😂😂

  • Samantha Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Quick over night secure place clean and friendly staff

  • Samantha Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Quick over night secure place clean and friendly staff

  • Michelle Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff was amazing. Clean room.

  • Michelle Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff was amazing. Clean room.

  • Thomas Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Yes

  • Thomas Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Yes

  • Ken Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was nice and breakfast was pretty good.

  • Ken Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was nice and breakfast was pretty good.

  • Deana Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    great place

  • Deana Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    great place

  • Donald Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We were able to park near the entrance which was nice.

  • Donald Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We were able to park near the entrance which was nice.

  • Ronald Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    My mom and sister had reservations for 6 days. On the 5th day the room was not cleaned, no clean towels and trash not emptied. When called to have clean towels brought to room, was told they would have to go to the front desk to get them. Also, the day before they checked in, I personally spoke with the front desk receptionist about getting a 1st floor room for my 93 year old mother who uses a walker. She said that would not be a problem and made a note on their reservations. When my mom and sister checked in, it was a different receptionist and she told them there was no 1st floor availability so my they were placed on the 2nd floor. Also, one night the fire alarm went off multiple times and my sister was very stressed wondering how she was going to get my mom down the stairs since she can’t walk without her walker.

  • Ronald Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    My mom and sister had reservations for 6 days. On the 5th day the room was not cleaned, no clean towels and trash not emptied. When called to have clean towels brought to room, was told they would have to go to the front desk to get them. Also, the day before they checked in, I personally spoke with the front desk receptionist about getting a 1st floor room for my 93 year old mother who uses a walker. She said that would not be a problem and made a note on their reservations. When my mom and sister checked in, it was a different receptionist and she told them there was no 1st floor availability so my they were placed on the 2nd floor. Also, one night the fire alarm went off multiple times and my sister was very stressed wondering how she was going to get my mom down the stairs since she can’t walk without her walker.

  • Elizabeth Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly front desk staff, clean and comfortable room, and easy parking. Convenient to Wake Med North where my granddaughter is being born!

  • Elizabeth Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly front desk staff, clean and comfortable room, and easy parking. Convenient to Wake Med North where my granddaughter is being born!

  • David Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The people next to us was blasting music all night and left and entered the room way too many times not on the hotel tho

  • David Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The people next to us was blasting music all night and left and entered the room way too many times not on the hotel tho

  • Ta'Nia Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This property was clean and nicely greeted when checking in and the room was spacious. We was closed to dining options near the hotel.

  • Ta'Nia Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This property was clean and nicely greeted when checking in and the room was spacious. We was closed to dining options near the hotel.

  • Ricky Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Breakfast wasn’t good

  • Ricky Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Breakfast wasn’t good

  • Karen Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was flawless for our short stay.

  • Karen Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was flawless for our short stay.

  • Jeremy Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    For the price the room and overall facility felt a bit dated. Breakfast not starting until 7am was not helpful either. AC was turned off in our room when we checked in, so we walked in to a HOT stagnant smelling room.

  • Jeremy Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    For the price the room and overall facility felt a bit dated. Breakfast not starting until 7am was not helpful either. AC was turned off in our room when we checked in, so we walked in to a HOT stagnant smelling room.

  • Delores Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I like that everything was clean everything was easy to find

  • Delores Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I like that everything was clean everything was easy to find

  • Miguel Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good service

  • Miguel Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good service

  • Shelia Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Ggreat stay

  • Shelia Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Ggreat stay

  • Jennifer Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    This hotel was in a great location near many stores and restaurants. The staff were very nice and inviting. I didn’t get to experience the pool but saw many people in it and it looked very clean. Breakfast was good and very well kept, the staff made sure nothing was empty during the breakfast times and checked to make sure every customer was happy. The reason I didn’t give the review 5 stars was because the property needs a lot of physical maintenance. There was a smell of wet moldy carpet in the hallway by the ice machine on the way to my room on the second floor. Inside of the room the ceiling was peeling down, and a lot of the paint was cracking.

  • Jennifer Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    This hotel was in a great location near many stores and restaurants. The staff were very nice and inviting. I didn’t get to experience the pool but saw many people in it and it looked very clean. Breakfast was good and very well kept, the staff made sure nothing was empty during the breakfast times and checked to make sure every customer was happy. The reason I didn’t give the review 5 stars was because the property needs a lot of physical maintenance. There was a smell of wet moldy carpet in the hallway by the ice machine on the way to my room on the second floor. Inside of the room the ceiling was peeling down, and a lot of the paint was cracking.

  • Victoria Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Make sure you double check your receipt if if you’re traveling with a service animal. They charged me for my service animal, it had to be reversed. Front desk staff was amazing. Breakfast is ok, could be better however it’s not a deal breaker for me. The room and pool is more important. I was satisfied.

  • Victoria Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Make sure you double check your receipt if if you’re traveling with a service animal. They charged me for my service animal, it had to be reversed. Front desk staff was amazing. Breakfast is ok, could be better however it’s not a deal breaker for me. The room and pool is more important. I was satisfied.

  • Victoria Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I enjoyed this stay. The room was very clean and spacious. The bed was super comfortable. The pool area was very well kept. Breakfast left a lot for be desired. They had no milk, pancake mix however it wasn’t a deal breaker for me. The pool area and the rooms were most important to me. I definitely would stay here again and again. The price wasn’t bad either for the suite that I had. Totally worth it. OH!!!! And the free chocolate chip cookies are DELICIOUS!!! LOL my family loved them.

  • Victoria Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I enjoyed this stay. The room was very clean and spacious. The bed was super comfortable. The pool area was very well kept. Breakfast left a lot for be desired. They had no milk, pancake mix however it wasn’t a deal breaker for me. The pool area and the rooms were most important to me. I definitely would stay here again and again. The price wasn’t bad either for the suite that I had. Totally worth it. OH!!!! And the free chocolate chip cookies are DELICIOUS!!! LOL my family loved them.

  • Ashley Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Pool service was nonexistent. No bereavement rate. Had to ask and ask for ice. TV not working. NO complimentary anything even though booking called for it.

  • Ashley Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Pool service was nonexistent. No bereavement rate. Had to ask and ask for ice. TV not working. NO complimentary anything even though booking called for it.

  • Michael Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Nice place. Clean and convenient. Handicap shower in need of repairs. no sink stopper. Key card kept demagnatizing each day. All else was great.

  • Michael Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Nice place. Clean and convenient. Handicap shower in need of repairs. no sink stopper. Key card kept demagnatizing each day. All else was great.

  • Kristy Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was comfortable and clean

  • Kristy Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was comfortable and clean

  • Lenora Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I really liked that you had a washer and dryer close by I didn’t like that there wasn’t any quarters near by. The staff was very friendly and the pool young man was very polite. Overall I enjoyed my stay.

  • Lenora Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I really liked that you had a washer and dryer close by I didn’t like that there wasn’t any quarters near by. The staff was very friendly and the pool young man was very polite. Overall I enjoyed my stay.

  • Alexandra Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    A lot of stank faces towards my pitty from the staff. He was very well behaved and stayed to himself walking through the lobby; you don’t have to be a dog person to not make absolutely rude faces towards a dog. Weird behavior

  • Alexandra Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    A lot of stank faces towards my pitty from the staff. He was very well behaved and stayed to himself walking through the lobby; you don’t have to be a dog person to not make absolutely rude faces towards a dog. Weird behavior

  • Robert Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice and comfy bed

  • Robert Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice and comfy bed

  • Jorge Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff made our experience at this hotel great! Thank you for all you do!

  • Jorge Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff made our experience at this hotel great! Thank you for all you do!

  • Craig Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient area

  • Craig Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient area

  • Glenn Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Trucks took up a lot of parking spaces creating limited parking

  • Glenn Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Trucks took up a lot of parking spaces creating limited parking

  • Linda Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay!

  • Linda Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay!

  • Ray Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked the location

  • Ray Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked the location

  • Michael Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Hotel is conveniently located. The rooms are a bit dated but clean. Bathroom very clean and good pressure in the shower. Breakfast is average but the staff are very nice.

  • Michael Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Hotel is conveniently located. The rooms are a bit dated but clean. Bathroom very clean and good pressure in the shower. Breakfast is average but the staff are very nice.

  • James Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We could check in early. Breakfast was the best and the woman preparing the food was so happy and helpful. This was the best low-budget hotel I’ve ever stayed in.

  • James Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We could check in early. Breakfast was the best and the woman preparing the food was so happy and helpful. This was the best low-budget hotel I’ve ever stayed in.

  • Curtis Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast was good - parking may be a challenge on a busy night

  • Curtis Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast was good - parking may be a challenge on a busy night

  • Jerri Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable and cozy quick stay.

  • Jerri Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable and cozy quick stay.

  • Lydia Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We had a really nice stay. Staff was very accommodating. The breakfast was very good.

  • Lydia Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We had a really nice stay. Staff was very accommodating. The breakfast was very good.

  • HIROMI Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Bathtub was needed clean when we got there. After room service, even we are three, there is only two clean towels

  • HIROMI Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Bathtub was needed clean when we got there. After room service, even we are three, there is only two clean towels

  • Felycia May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The wifi did not work so we couldnt connect anything to the tv.

  • Felycia May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The wifi did not work so we couldnt connect anything to the tv.

  • Cathy May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Powdered eggs, cold food in general, no water offered, pancakes were not cooked.

  • Cathy May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Powdered eggs, cold food in general, no water offered, pancakes were not cooked.

  • BRUCE May 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Good location but I would try other hotels before booking with with Holiday Inn.

  • BRUCE May 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Good location but I would try other hotels before booking with with Holiday Inn.

  • Jimmy Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to stay when visiting the Wakefield area.

  • Jimmy Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to stay when visiting the Wakefield area.

  • Richard Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was perfect. The bathroom door could use some attention.

  • Richard Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was perfect. The bathroom door could use some attention.

  • Raphael Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Situated in a quiet neighborhood.

  • Raphael Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Situated in a quiet neighborhood.

  • Richard Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Liked the laundry and helpful staff.

  • Richard Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Liked the laundry and helpful staff.

  • Grace Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We were greeted by a friendly host and it was immediately obvious how clean the lobby and dining area were. Our room was so clean feeling. So thankful for such a nice hotel!

  • Grace Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We were greeted by a friendly host and it was immediately obvious how clean the lobby and dining area were. Our room was so clean feeling. So thankful for such a nice hotel!

  • Verified Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The only con for me was the mattress i felt sagging a little bit in the middle but it was queen size and i was able to adjust with it. Other than that everything else was great.

  • Verified Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The only con for me was the mattress i felt sagging a little bit in the middle but it was queen size and i was able to adjust with it. Other than that everything else was great.

  • Carol Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was friendly and the facility was well kept. The breakfast the next morning was well stocked with many options for all the picky eaters in my party. This did not disappoint!

  • Carol Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was friendly and the facility was well kept. The breakfast the next morning was well stocked with many options for all the picky eaters in my party. This did not disappoint!

  • Randy Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    They even had a great pet bag of goods for our dog … thanks

  • Randy Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    They even had a great pet bag of goods for our dog … thanks

  • Julianna Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and quite at night

  • Vanessa Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice

  • M Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We had such a great experience and enjoyed our stay so much that we're switching to Holiday Inn as our 1st choice whenever we travel.

  • Emily Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Holmes

  • David Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Smooth process, clean room, variety of breakfast each day

  • Angelic Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice hotel and staff

  • Kathy Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Cleaning and the breakfast was good.

  • Christopher Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Property was clean, great bed in the room. Only negative was the room next door. There was a connecting door between my room and theirs. The gap at the bottom of the door allowed light into my room and I could hear the guest on the phone clearly.

  • Charmaine Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    They employees were very friendly and helpful

  • Talisa Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything went well.

  • Shannon Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    First thing is first, I booked this stay for the wife and I for Valentine’s Day. When I get there I wasn’t aware that I would be sharing a whole floor with a teenage wrestling team that wound stay up all night long. Making all times of noise and it was not! a good stay for us. Then asked if we could change room the lady that was checking people in rudely says”No” and I was just like I have to change this to her response “Do what you gotta” which ticked me off something bad however I kept my cool. This was a horrid experience!!

  • Jason Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Sweet check in worker! Super fast and very friendly!

  • Brittney Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    N/A

  • JOSE Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very good stay

  • Carole Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good location. Lots of eating options. Quiet. Efficient. Pleasant, friendly staff.

  • Kelsey Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely place to stay. Good breakfast

  • Katherine Jan 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room next door ceiling fell and the pipes burst in my room I have photos and honestly I asked for a discount I was willing to stay another night because I needed it and the manager declined did not accommodate my things got wet. I was with a new born And my 12 year old. Extremely disappointed I never wrote a bad review in my life.

  • Elizabeth Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    For a quick last minute stay, this is fine. While my room was clean, ample storage, bed very comfy and eco fixed toiletries - the TV youtube and netflix did not work, tired bathroom floor and bath tiles. No sitting area in lobby other than the breakfast area. Lobby and elevators could use a good cleaning/update. However, the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was very good and all and it was fine. The price is low, and considering the room was comfortible and the breakfast was included; I was content.

  • Michael Dec 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    I was a little disappointed, sheets and pillows were missing and there weren't enough towels in the room.

  • Allen Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Property needs updated

  • Verified Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    So Noisy. Did not get much sleep due to noisy rooms next to ours and really no sound barrier. We could hear everything going on next door and across the hall. We will not go back.

  • Verified Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Still waiting for the $35 "incidentals" credit 3 weeks after my stay. I did not use any incidentals. Room was dated and not comfortable.

  • Fred Dec 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    I ve been staying at this property several times a year for over 10 years. On this stay the single elevator did not work for several days. The attitude from the front desk was rude and disinterested as we had large suitcases to bring down 3 floors. The hotel has gone down a bit especially the staff at front desk

  • Charles Nov 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Upon checking into our room on the 3rd floor we were pleased with the accommodations. However things broke down when it came time for ice. A machine was conveniently located but, alas, it wasn't functioning. No big deal, just go down one floor BUT the elevator was on the fritz at 4 in the afternoon. The elevator only worked intermittently through our check out the next morning at 9. Major inconvenience when getting luggage out. Obvious bad maintenance makes one wonder what isn't functioning behind the scenes.

  • Tammy Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient to the event we were attending. Unfortunately lots of noise from the road. Also, the elevator was having problems and only worked part of the time.

  • Micah Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Highly recommend, very nice hotel

  • Christine Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    very comfortable Very clean

  • Daryl Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I liked the layout of the room. It was clean and spacious. My only problem I had was that I requested an accessible bathroom due to me needing double hip replacement surgery. I reserved the last one they had according to the site but when my wife went to check us in they said they only had one in the entire hotel. Needless to say that it took me an hour to shower.

  • Douglas Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Lumpy bed, leaky shower, TV with 2 remotes that needed to be explained. Just not a great experience.

  • Alice Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North exceeded my expectations in every way. The property was outstanding, and the staff—from the front desk to the cleaning personnel and those who prepared the breakfast—were exceptional. I truly felt valued as a guest. Highly recommend!

  • Beth Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    My father slipped in the bathtub/shower it was very slippery. They did not have any grippers down or the bathtub mat I reported this to three different people and it happened to my dad again. Nothing was done about it. My 89-year-old father fell twice in that bathtub. If something drastic would've happened to him I would've been really really upset. Something needs to be done before somebody does fall and get hurt and they get sued.

  • Marcos Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our stay was great. The room was clean and spacious. The breakfast was good. We are coming back and tell friends and family you are a first option in the area!

  • Kayla Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great spot! Used it to transition to the area, had just moved cross country. It was a nice spot. The pool was CLEANNNN, very impressive. Breakfast was the best of the whole trip. The attendant was the sweetest little lady, love her.

  • Curtis Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    You can tell that this is an older building that was upgraded fairly recently. We were satisfied with our stay. The staff were prompt and helpful.

  • Patricia Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    First floor was very noisy and I could hear the people in the room next door.

  • Cindy Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Thanks

  • Daniel Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Need to fix the parking situation

  • Cameal Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff were friendly, spacious room , property very clean. My only discomfort was slamming of the doors late at nights

  • Amanda Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff. Room was a little outdated.

  • Douglas Aug 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    a day our room was never cleaned, even though we were gone most the day. We had to call the front desk to get clean towels. The next day the room was cleaned, but no drinking cups were supplied. Thank goodness for coffee cups. Considering the cost of the room, I expected a little more.

  • CHRISTOPHER Aug 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    2. Good value price 3. Very good breakfast Cons: 1. Staff not nice 2. Not good for kids 3. If it rains any that day, they close the pool for the remainder of the day.

  • Brian Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This still was absolutely horrible, the room smelled like mildew and cigarettes. The front desk refused to change the rooms until we made a scene about it. The front desk is very rude, we ended up paying for the room and leaving that same night and going to another hotel.

  • Jeff Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was very noisy, i didn't realize they had kid's birthday parties in the area considered business area and only place to reax in hotel, that's what conference rooms are for. Rooms were super loud to surrounding noise. Breakfast was nearly completely gone at 930am, just little things but they kinda add up.

  • Leonardo Jul 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Lack & poor quality of towels . NO Christian or Western nor conservative television programs

  • Judith Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Ice machine on 3rd didn’t work & coffee maker in room didn’t work. The breakfast was stocked & building was quiet. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Clean & safe!

  • Luz Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was vwey quite, clean ams comfortable. The breakfast options were amazing.

  • Donna Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Halls seemed to be noisy at night, but the breakfast was excellent even though other travelers were messy.. sue and Ed did very good wiping down and watching to make sure the food stayed filled for the next people coming in

  • Lotte Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay reasonable price. Lovely pool. Helpful staff. Would recommend

  • Cheryl Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice hotel. Clean, well-equipped, with easy access to Wake Forest and Raleigh. The breakfast was surpridingly good.

  • Kathlynne Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice stay

  • Sameer Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Friendly people and quick service… was clean enough too

  • Hans Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We have stayed at a number of hotels in the Wake Forest area in the past few years. This is by far the most comfortable. It is a little farther out of town than I would like, but for the comfort, I am willing to make the drive in future trips. This is our new preferred hotel. Breakfast is good. It feels safe. Our room was very spacious.

  • SUICHANG Jun 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Fine

  • MICHAEL Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel was great. The only disappointment was the fact that the pool was closed on our first day there due to the water readings were not right. We chose this location so that my wife could spend her day at the pool, however, that didn't happen. The hotel itself was great, the breakfast was good, but the pool not being opened on a beautiful day made the first day there a waste.

  • Verified Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Stay was just overnight and overall there was no issues and the place was comfortable.

  • Helena May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Overall nice place to stay.

  • Verified May 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I understand that daily room service essentially disappeared post-COVID, so I was surprised to get a knock on my door my first morning there regarding any needs (I got some hand towels replaced). This turned out to be a false flag. I saw a cleaning cart a few doors down the next morning, but when I returned to my room that evening, the room was as I had left it, so I had to walk to the front desk to ask for some fresh towels. There was also an incessant clicking sound that seemed to emanate from my mini-fridge. Otherwise, a very nice facility.

  • Candace May 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room was comfortable, had to change rooms due to shower curtain in bathroom not being attached to the wall. Lots of water damage in both bathrooms and the staff didn't seem surprised about it. Would definitely worry about mold exposure. Decent breakfast provided and staff was friendly

  • Bianca May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good location

  • Phillip Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We travel a few times each year and only stay at places we expect to find clean, professional and friendly. Your premises provided and met all of those requirements. We never return to any place that doesn't meet those standards. We have elderly family in the Raleigh/Smithfield area and expect future visits. Your breakfast items were hot and tasty; however, there wasn't any bacon included in the serving trays. We will see you again.

Frequently asked questions about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG offer parking?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG offers free parking on-site.
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG have a fitness center?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG located, and how walkable is the area?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh North - Wake Forest by IHG is located at 11400 Common Oaks Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614. With a Walk Score of 43, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available