The Umstead Hotel And Spa, RaleighThe Umstead Hotel And Spa in Raleigh, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 39 of 130 hotels we score in Raleigh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $677 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond resort in Cary, North Carolina, about 10 miles northwest of Raleigh. It sits on 12 acres next to woodland, with 150 rooms and suites, many facing a lawn, lake or the heated seasonal outdoor pool, some with balconies. Facilities include a spa, sauna, hot tub, gym, golf course, restaurant, room service and free parking, and pets are welcome. The hotel suits travellers wanting a quiet, wellness-focused stay with strong dining and service, and it works well for business trips too. The main drawback is cost: rooms start around $677 a night, and the outdoor pool is only open seasonally.What stands out

Five star spa, sauna and hot tub

Woodland setting with lake views

Free parking and in-room Wi-Fi

Pet friendly with valet service

Watch out for

Rooms start near $677 a night

Outdoor pool is seasonal only

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