Candlewood Suites Crabtree, RaleighCandlewood Suites Crabtree in Raleigh, United States has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 66 of 130 hotels we score in Raleigh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction. Rooms from about $118 a night (cached, not a live quote).Candlewood Suites Crabtree is an all-suite hotel at 4433 Lead Mine Rd in Raleigh, North Carolina, near North Carolina State University. Its apartment-style suites come with kitchenettes, and guests get free Wi-Fi, free parking and round-the-clock access. Facilities include a fitness centre, 24-hour laundry, a convenience store, an outdoor grilling gazebo and daily maid service, with a business centre and pet-friendly rooms also available. Rates start at around $118 a night, which suits travellers on longer trips, families wanting self-catering space, and guests visiting the university or nearby restaurants. Central Raleigh is roughly a 15-minute drive away and the airport about 20 minutes, so a car is useful. Some guests have noted housekeeping is limited during longer stays.What stands out

Spacious suites with full kitchens

Clean, well-kept property

Good value for extended stays

Pet friendly for a reasonable fee

Watch out for

Housekeeping limited during stays

Some rooms reported unpleasant odours

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