Montfort Hall, originally owned by William Montfort Boylan and changing hands several times since…read morehas been fully restored into one gorgeous boutique hotel and event space. The centerpiece of the house's interior is a rotunda supported by four Corinthian columns and lit by a stained glass window located on the roof. Walking into the foyer you cant help but embrace the timeless grace, where every corner whispers of history and a bygone era. There is a quiet serenity to the space, as if time slows just a little bit inside. The modern touch added to the old renovated mansion does come with a bit of a sharp, sterile elegance of a modern mansion. The Parlor is a great place to enjoy a delicious craft cocktail and even better, ADULTS ONLY! There are also many other lovely seating arrangements throughout the property, including outdoors, and a few even come with fire pits. Regardless of your intentions for visiting the Heights House, I am quite confident there will be no disappointments, unless they have a private event. Cheers!

The first thing to say about this is that you will be massively impressed at every turn with the…read morejob they have done in restoration, renovation, and design. Everything is lovely and though it is all modern and sleek, it still feels fitting for the original era of the house. The cocktail area takes up most of the main floor, with a stand-up bar just off the entryway with a few tables and then a larger lounging area with sofas and chairs just beyond. The drinks are exceptionally good, and the spirits menu is creative. They also offer a few small plates. There is plenty of paved parking immediately next to the hotel for guests only, so that is not a hassle as it can be at some B&B/inn-type establishments. At check-in, you are offered a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to set the tone. The rooms are comfortable, but I will say that the entry-level ones are quite small (which is apparent on the website), but for the rates charged there isn't even a place to sit and read a book other than the bed. There's one small, delicate wicker chair that would be for tying shoes or whatever, but not lounging. The bed is luxuriously dressed, and there is drawer space and a minifridge, but no closet -- hanging items can go on hooks by the door out in the open. The bathroom is spacious enough, with a broad sink and elegant tilework. The lighting fixtures throughout are nifty. I found the breakfast sort of average for this type of place. I came later on, so perhaps there is more earlier, but there were a few pastries, some hard-boiled eggs, and fruit when I arrived. There's also a fancy coffee-drink contraption, but those aren't my thing so I left that alone. It's a very easy walk across the Boylan Bridge and down a couple of blocks to the area of the Dillon with several restaurants, and the performing arts center is not far beyond that. Location-wise, there's plenty that's walkable but also more an easy drive away.

Here is the review from my family who stayed at this gem in Garner, NC: We just enjoyed a wonderful…read morestay at the beautiful Banks B&B. We were welcomed with freshly baked cookies and a tour of the fully restored 1897 house. Mary & Curtis, the hosts/owners, were exceptionally nice and accommodating even when I asked for a low carb breakfast at the last minute. Normally, you get a fresh muffin and then your gourmet breakfast. She even had coffee ready at 6:30 just for me! The room was historically accurate with all the modern touches; even a white noise machine & curbless shower in the bath. We will definitely go back!

From the owner: Banks Bed and Breakfast is a historic house in downtown Garner, NC. We offer four unique rooms…read morefor overnight stays and includes a full breakfast. Located across the street is Garner's downtown with a bakery, coffee shop, wedding venue, distillery, and unique businesses. Our bed and breakfast is also conveniently located within a ten minute drive to downtown Raleigh, NC.

I'm a Hilton Honors member and enjoyed my stay here to celebrate a friend's wedding in the area. It…read morewas close to the venue and near many food options. The hotel room was very room spacious and clean to accommodate two people. However, I don't like the design of the sink in the bathroom but I'll definitely stay here again If I come back to the area.

Hallway, room, bathroom is spotless! Carpet looks very clean. I love Hampton Inn. Breakfast is…read moregreat! Just hope they have more protein options. Just the bath tub i almost slip. Need to scrub it maybe the soap buildup. But I will still keep coming back.

What's with the high Yelp reviews?…read more The Guest House Raleigh is not a "Bed & Breakfast", it's more like a shared AirBnB. There's no host to welcome you into their home. I had to search for the door code in a text after we arrived. I felt the entire check in process was cold and impersonal. Once you're inside, then you'll see the beauty in the details for Guest House Raleigh. The open kitchen is welcoming. You can't cook or use the oven but it sure looks nice. This is from their website: *The kitchen is not available for cooking or food storage. The proprietor must be a tea lover, there are 10 tea choices with assorted honeys. I started driving from Miami, I want coffee and I want it strong. Tea is not on my wish list. I used the Keurig in the kitchen but I hate those things. The coffee tastes weird and its a lot of microplastics. Not a fan. Once we closed the door behind us, the room was like being in a spa. Light woods, comfortable bedding and good shower products made the entire stay feel like more upscale. Someone wrote they had linen sheets, Its October and linen season is over. Overall, it was a nice room and I enjoyed the shower. (Once I figured out how to use the hot water) I texted my brother in law in the morning. Come to the kitchen, they're making Brioche French Toast! He was up like Hong Kong Phooey screaming: Where's the syrup! When he saw me eating a cup of yogurt with the gluten free-vegan-unsweetened granola? His face dropped. Sadness. *Proprietor - If I'm not going to meet or see you, then make me feel the hospitality! Bake a pound cake for breakfast, offer cups of waffles with a waffle maker, something other than yogurt and a banana. I mean, can we agree on Hard Boiled eggs? Raleigh isn't my final stop, I need to drive another few hundred miles. Street Parking is something I must point out. There is no private parking lot for The Guest House Raleigh. *There is free street parking on Bloodworth Street with a 2-hr limit weekdays 8am-5pm, and unlimited after hours and weekends. We left before 8am, just keep in mind if you want to sleep late, you'll need to feed the parking meter. The town is doing road construction on Bloodworth Street, they are making their way up to The Guest House Raleigh. The question is, would I stay here again? I enjoy both the Bed & "Breakfast" when I travel, tough call.

Really well appointed, with lots of well-thought-out small details. Great location, responsive…read morestaff, good amenities.

The rooms are exactly what you want. Nice beds. Queens are firm. Kings are softer. AC is powerful…read more Shower is great with excellent water pressure and hot water almost immediately. They are located close enough to downtown but not so close that you'd feel worried. IMHO the best part of this hotel is the customer service. Mister David is exceptional at what he does. Miss Tangale is so sweet and engaging. Every person I've met here has been pleasant and helpful. It's a wonderful place with a pool and a gym and free breakfast. You can even take it to your room. 10/10 would recommend.

This hotel is mediocre. Dirty, bugs, horrible beds. The breakfast is atrocious! We'd recommend…read morestaying anywhere else.

We went back to to Tru by Hilton Smithfield in April on our way from Washington DC back home to…read moreMyrtle Beach. It was the perfect place to stop and rest! The room was modern and clean. We really like the frameless tempered glass shower in the bathroom. We also took advantage of their indoor pool this time and it was great! Overall, great 2nd experience at the Tru!

This was my first time staying at a Tru. I was pleased with the accommodations & it was reasonably…read morepriced. The hotel had a fun design & pretty decor.The staff was super friendly & welcoming, true southern hospitality, especially the front desk & breakfast attendants. I was told at check-in that Tru was designed by Millennials & the thinking was smaller rooms but bigger common areas for socialization & getting together. That seemed to be true - the common area offered a lot...great lounging space with conversation pits, cute work cubicles, breakfast area, TV, pool table, as well as plenty of tables & chairs. They also offered a free breakfast buffet, serving your typical dishes. The room was clean, bright & stylish. It was small but functional with a big bathroom. There were plenty of places to hang things & a good space for luggage. Lots of lightening too. I appreciated the blackout blinds in the morning as well. Overall, at great stay.

Oh my gosh!! This place is a Jewel! My husband and I have stayed in several different hotels, even…read morein Vegas and Disney. While there have been outstanding hotels, this one, The Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Raleigh, NC, tops them! From the first moment we walked in the lobby and were greeted warmly, to check out when they acted like they were so happy we'd stayed there..everyone was friendly, kind, and so helpful! The lobby is decorated so nicely! The chandeliers are cool! Each one throughout the hotel is different. We found them in hallways, the restaurant, the lobby, near the elevators..everywhere! Just a cool, chic place! We had breakfast in the Overlook restaurant in the hotel each morning of our stay. Each morning was an all you can eat, buffet style, amazing spread! There were scrambled eggs each morning (we were there for three mornings), but different meats, different types of potatoes, grits, oatmeal, cold cereals, fruits, yogurts, an array of breads, juices, a coffee bar with tea and hot chocolate as well, and soooooo many toppings and spreads to go on anything you want. Our room was very nice, very clean, and the shower is huge! The staff was attentive, both in the restaurant and the hotel as a whole. Our tv went out twice, and both times when we called the front desk, they apologized and sent a tech up to help us. The housekeepers checked in to make sure we had whatever ever we needed; and everywhere we turned there was friendliness. Our hotel was directly across the street from the Martin Marietta theater where we had tickets for a show. So, after a yummy dinner in the Overlook restaurant, we strolled across the street and enjoy an evening with Henry Cho! We walked around downtown, enjoyed a weekend away from home, and felt very safe and secure. We will definitely be back, Residence Inn! We were tickled with the stay and the attention to detail you guys hand out! We will be back, Residence Inn!!

My toy was STOLEN by this hotel. We had this beautiful fluffy jellycat toy, a wedding anniversary…read moregift from my husband. I put it in bed this morning and when I came back to the hotel, it DISAPPEARED. We tried everything to find it in our room, looked everywhere on the floor, in the luggages, in the closet, under the couch and couldn't find it after more than an hour of searching. The front desk said housekeeper DIDN'T touch our bed, which was clearly a lie because a towel which I put on bed last night to prevent menstrual blood on the sheets was also gone. I really wish the police can arrest this housekeeper, except I know it won't happen. PLEASE STEER CLEAR AWAY FROM THIS GARBAGE HOTEL WHO STEAL FROM YOU.

Although location wise it's pretty convenient off the highway, and it's quiet and safe, we were…read moretold during check in that it'll be continental type breakfast in the morning despite seeing no signs of it. Next day there weren't any eggs or sausages, just waffles which you make yourself. The batter was made well enough so it's the chewy kind. The pool is so small, 5 feet deepest, not much of a chemical smell but the towels here are not clean. Whether it's the linens in your room or pool towels, somehow we find old blood stains on everything. Only one good towel per 4.... Please update your towels! And linens!!

Nasty dry cum stains on bed dead bugs In bed room stinks bathroom nasty water stain on ceiling rude…read morestaff