Tru by Hilton Raleigh Garner, RaleighTru by Hilton Raleigh Garner in Raleigh, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 45 of 130 hotels we score in Raleigh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $174 a night (cached, not a live quote).Tru by Hilton Raleigh Garner is a budget-friendly hotel on US Highway 70 in Garner, North Carolina, close to the junction with Interstate 40. White Oak Crossing shopping centre is about five minutes away, and downtown Raleigh, PNC Arena and the North Carolina Museum of Art are all a short drive. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, and guests get a free breakfast buffet, lobby coffee, an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym and a business centre. Parking is free and secure, pets are welcome, and the front desk runs around the clock. It suits road travellers and families wanting value near the interstate. King rooms are on the small side, so book accordingly.What stands out

Free breakfast and WiFi included

Heated indoor pool and 24-hour gym

Friendly staff and clean modern rooms

Pet friendly with free secure parking

Watch out for

King rooms are smaller than expected

Sits beside a busy highway interchange

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