Towneplace Raleigh-University Area, RaleighTowneplace Raleigh-University Area in Raleigh, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 45 of 130 hotels we score in Raleigh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 3.6, Google 3.0, Agoda 2.3. Rooms from about $231 a night (cached, not a live quote).TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area provides extended-stay suites near the NC State University campus and PNC Arena. Located off I-40 on Thistledown Drive, the hotel suits travellers requiring longer stays due to its fully equipped kitchens and separate living areas. Guests can access an onsite restaurant and bar, a gym, and an outdoor patio featuring fire pits and barbecue facilities. The property is pet-friendly and includes a business centre. While the suites offer practical amenities like air conditioning and high-speed internet, the hotel does not have a swimming pool. Accommodation options include one-bedroom suites and studio rooms with two queen beds.What stands out

Suites include full kitchens

Daily breakfast provided

Pet friendly accommodation

Near NC State campus

Watch out for

No swimming pool

Lobby closes at 10pm

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