absolutely loved staying here, the complimentary drinks and the amazing breakfast bar were…read morehighlights! the food at the restaurant was great, but all flowers to our bartender, mari, who became a member of our family quickly! she was great and we hope to have her serve us when we come back!

It's probably one of the best options around RDU. Clean, new, friendly enough. Issues:…read more 1) They play a "Worst of the 80's" music channel at loud volume nonstop in all common areas. As a direct result, it's not a business friendly hotel. You can't work or have meetings when "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Everybody Wang Chung Tonight" are playing on repeat. There is no other room to use for work or meetings. I asked. So you should go work at a nearby hotel lobby that doesn't blast music. The Westin nearby has a quiet lobby. Try them. If you are not a business person, or if you are one of those good ol boys who claims that "all of today's music sucks" then you gonna love them dumb ol' songs from 50 years ago. 2) The rooms have kitchenettes, but no utensils. So if you order in food, I suggest you use a stick or a key or a comb, or what I did was use the plastic coffee cup lids as a giant spoon. 3) Breakfast is over at 9:30am. They must be on military schedule. So what I do is stay up all night so I can get in there early and then go back to sleep afterwards. 4) I felt bad I was bothering the omelet guys. They just stared at me. Is this the Gen Z stare? Idk. It could be the "I don't like interacting with customers" or "I don't like you in particular" stare. I'd suggest leaving them alone. There are other options to eat here. Apples, bananas, toast, etc. Omelets are overrated anyway. 5) Do you love Luke Farley? Because his dumb face is in every elevator. Why? Nobody knows. Luke Farley, NC MAGA member. You have to be reminded of his existence every time you leave your room. Luke Farley loves elevators, Trump and you. And the hotel loves Luke Farley, MAGA enthusiast. 6) Like many hotels here, your view will be of a gray wall or a gray parking lot. Those are the 2 options. You can close the shades, but both layers are gray also. I believe gray must be the official color here. Other colors may be considered dangerous. This is an area of liminal spaces, endless expressways, identical buildings and identical trees. It's like the movie Back Rooms but in gray. I suggest ordering some colored glasses or a kaleidoscope when you arrive and look through those once an hour to remind yourself that you are not actually trapped inside of a half-rendered Playstation 2 Level. Some of the identical office buildings nearby have started shining red lights on themselves. We need more of this. Anything. A stupid mural would be fine. Gray on gray on gray is a a big badge of failure. 7) Do you remember the dentist office when you were 8 years old and they gave you that tiny paper cone cup to rinse your mouth out? Only big enough for one sip-and-spit and triangular so you can never set it down? This is what this hotel chose to use for their gym. While other hotels offer bottled water or refillable stations, his hotel has chosen the pediatric dentist cup from 1978. The person in charge of this decision should be sent far away. 8) Speaking of water, they try to chintz you on it. While every other hotel offers at least 1 bottle of water, because, like water is necessary for life? This hotel sees it as a way to make money. It offers no water, unless you know to ask about the secret water. The secret water is hidden just behind the reception counter. They'll only give it to you if you know about it. Otherwise, you will check into a room devoid of water, and you must buy water at their store. Don't tell them I told you about the free secret water. Other than that, yeah it's probably one of the best options around here.

The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Check in and check out we're a breeze. The hotel is…read moreabsolutely beautiful. It had a large lobby with games and a fireplace. A nice looking restaurant that had outdoor seating and a heated outdoor pool. The room was beautiful and very clean. Because we were on the fifth floor in a corner room, we had two sides of windows. The bed was OK. It wasn't the most comfortable, but not uncomfortable. All in all, absolutely no complaints. I will definitely stay there again. It's a quiet hotel kind of setback in the trees with beautiful natural views. It was very quiet. I would 100% recommend this property.

The StateView Hotel is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. It is located on NC State's…read moreCentennial Campus, but is in a quiet and secluded area on Lake Raleigh. The trees and lake are a great setting. Parking is free for Marriott Bonvoy members at any level. If you aren't a member, you can even join when you arrive. Then you will be given a code for free parking during your stay, saving you $12 a night. So don't scan the QR in the parking lot if you are a Bonvoy member. The hotel lobby is impressive with the art and decor. You will notice the red color and the wolf throughout the hotel. The staff was friendly when I arrived and did help me out when I couldn't get the parking code to work. I missed a step in the process. I was given an even-numbered room so that it had views of the lake. So that view likely would have been nicer if it hadn't been raining or stormy outside, but I could still wander when there was a break in the rain. I was disappointed with the room; it wasn't any nicer than the lower-level Marriotts I have stayed in. I wasn't a fan of the furniture. The bed, nightstands, chaise lounge, dresser/TV stand, and a movable table. I think that took the place of a desk. But there was no chair, so if you sat on the chaise lounge, it was much lower than the table, which made it not workable. So that explained why so many were working in the lobby. The room was too dark for my tastes. I like lots of lighting. There should have been enough lighting in the room with the lamps, but the shades dimmed those. I got the most light from the strip on the bed. Better soundproofing between floors is needed so you don't hear every footstep. The television channel lineup had fewer options than at other hotels I have been to lately, and a few channels showed only black screens. Later in the evening, the bottle of lotion caught my eye as I was getting ready for bed. The top of it wasn't attached fully, so I inspected it more closely and realized it was not new but used, and not much of it was left. This left me wondering what else housekeeping failed short on. Was the rest of the room and the high-touch surfaces cleaned? I left the lotion alone after my inspection and photos and didn't touch it, so I didn't get cross-contamination on me. I washed my hands after touching the bottle. But it still leaves me feeling icky. Housekeeping in the morning started tapping on everyone's room hours before the noon checkout. I didn't know what it was at first, as a knock I could understand, but not these taps. It is a pet peeve of mine to be disrupted before checkout time. Service at checkout was less friendly than when I arrived, and I wasn't even asked about my stay. I expected more from an Autograph Hotel.

This hotel was pretty great for our family…read more We ended up in two rooms and had hoped to get connected rooms, but since we booked late we had rooms across the hall from each other. The front desk employee was very sweet and welcoming, as well as the bartender. The rooms were spacious and there was the cutest "buddy" stuffed animals for the kids. My son loved taking his stuffed dog everywhere taking pictures with him. The breakfast bar had a lot of food options, we always live seeing a place with waffle makers for breakfast. It was a little chilly during our visit so we didn't get to take advantage of the nice outdoor setting and games. The only thing I was a fan of was that the gym area was outside of the hotel in a room not connected to the building. Overall this was a great place to stay with the family.

When I tell you this is by far THE BEST HOTEL my family & I ever stayed in.They were so kind and…read moreaccommodating for all our needs. The hotel was spotless & had an amazing smell. The WHOLE staff, food workers & housekeeping were so nice and welcoming. We had to stay an extra day because of the snow storm fern. Thank you to Stephanie for being so nice and down to earth with us you are so appreciated and I cannot wait to go back and see you again. sincerely The jarrett family.

I arrived here around 1:35 PM on a Saturday afternoon. Check in is usually 3PM but I arrived early…read more I was able to check in. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. There is complimentary breakfast from 6AM-10AM. They have an indoor pool, which was open. I did not use it. There was a fitness center as well. The common area was large! They had a room with a pool table too. By the front desk, there are cards with a "borrows menu" where they have an abundance of items that you can borrow during your stay, including blender, umbrella, white noise machine, jumper cables, baby crib, yoga mat, curling/flat iron, and number games! I was fairly impressed. I didn't use this as I saw it on my check out day. I wish this was mentioned during check in. I stayed in a 1 bedroom room. The room looked just liked online pictures. I was very pleased. Likes: this room look like a mini apartment. There were two barstools and a desk chair at the kitchen island. The island has several outlets. There is a microwave and a stove top (no oven). The couch has a little shelf on the side, which I thought was unique. I enjoyed the artwork on the wall above the couch. The bathroom was spacious. They have a mini table and a bench along the right wall. I liked having the table to put toiletries. The kitchen and bedroom windows have two sets of shades: one to completely block out light and one to partially block out light. The lamps in the bedroom have sockets for charging. The bed was very comfy and the wash clothes were soft. The shower was HUGE! Two people found fit comfortably. I believe a third person could fit in there as well for this wanting to conserve water... lol. They have bottles for shampoo, conditioner, and shower shell in the shower. Minor issues: The couch cushions in the living room looked slightly disheveled but nothing major. In the kitchen, most of the dishes/silverware was in the dishwasher versus in the cabinets. The drawers in the bedroom were open, which I thought was odd. The tissue container in the restroom was empty. Later on, I found a tissue box. The TV in the bedroom was in the perfect spot across the wall from the bed. However, it wasn't aligned in the middle, which something bothered me, lol. It didn't impede my ability to watch tv. The shower gel in the shower was empty. At one point, I needed more wash clothes. As I was headed downstairs, I saw a housekeeper who had a cart full of items. I asked her for some but she didn't speak/understand English, so she was unable to help. I booked my hotel directly through Hyatt. They have a digital key option but mine didn't work at all. It kept saying that it was being processed and I would be notified when it was ready. Overall, I enjoyed my experience. I would return.

This was a wonderful place. Great location. Friendly staff. Very clean. The included breakfast was…read morevery good. The only complaint I had was the shower floor was a bit slippery, like all the cleaning products wasn't rinsed well, but that's it. Everything else was clean and comfortable. Even the elevator was very clean. I've stayed in some places where the elevator was very dirty and dingy. This was very clean! Would def recommend!

I had a wonderful stay. My room was spacious and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. The…read morestaff were very nice and accommodating. And Housekeeping kept the rooms clean. Thank you, I'll be back very soon

Pros: 4 Tesla EV chargers (although 1 was blocked by a gas car), friendly checkin, and great room…read morewith nice amenities. Cons: no breakfast, just items for purchase from a snack bar.

Everything, I booked a reservation with this hotel for work , after I confirmed the reservation I…read moretold them that I would be sending a package to the hotel, they told me they would refuse the package when it arrived if I was not present upon delivery , I told them I done this at many hotels across the country and never encountered this problem , I asked to cancel my reservation , the person at the front desk refused and told me that the conversation was over an hung up on me, As a business customer , I never been treated so rudely, I asked for the persons name and title she refused to give it to me , I asked to speak to the general manager , she refused to connect me, I would advise anyone thinking of staying at this hotel , don't , terrible customer service!

I've travelled to Apex NC twice in the month of Sept ('23) and each time was the exact same; no…read moreissues. Breakfast was made two hours early, the rooms we're impeccable and the staff was welcoming and super friendly. My true guilty pleasure was the hospitality of the front desk personnel. I'd leave out to work with Mrs. Cherry wishing me a good work day and came 'home' to Ms. Kim asking how good (or bad) my day was. It doesn't take a Sherlock Holmes to find this hidden gem and if you're traveling anywhere near the Raleigh/Durham area, it's a must. Thanks guys!

A great hotel, yet I am puzzled to see the Hilton upscale side. Tru by Hilton reminds me of the A…read moreLoft hotels with more of a dorm room vibe. We traveled from out of state and quickly learned that Wake Forest is a really pretty and serene area. Contrary, there aren't super close walking distance shops or restaurants. There are, however, Ubers available. If you rent a car, there is complimentary parking at this hotel in a nice sized parking lot. Staff work the front desk 27/7 which is another huge benefit. Upon checking in, text messages from staff will start to appear which are simple check points asking how your stay is and if any assistance is required. I appreciated this small detail because I felt as if help was at my fingertips if I needed it. The interior is very clean and while there is no onsite restaurant, there is a fully stocked market at the desk containing various chips, crackers, popcorn, beverages and some snack boxes with meat and cheese. There is always complimentary coffee and tea sitting out. In addition, breakfast comes with your stay and it runs from 7 am - 10 am. We thought the breakfast was good for a hotel breakfast and enjoyed the pancakes, sausages, oatmeal, fruits and milk. Another favorable onsite space was the exterior patio. Coming from a colder climate, we spent most of our Saturday on the lovely patio couch soaking up the sun and beautiful forest trees. The entire backyard is serene and private which we appreciated. There are many board games inside which you are welcome to bring outside or play at tables indoors. To get the pieces to the games, visit the front desk. While there is an indoor pool and workout room, we did not take advantage of either. Near the elevators, there is a whiteboard that lists various favorites in Wake Forest by categories such as bars, retail therapy, dinner spots and brunch. This was a fun creative touch to see traveling from out of state. As for the rooms, they are boxy and small. We appreciated how clean the rooms were and cleaning service is done every other day unless requested for more. Overall, the staff here is top notch and for a boutique hotel, were always available. We felt very safe here and even took advantage of some of the small walking paths and walked to Target. Thank you, Tru by Hilton!!

Minimalistic. That is the best way to describe it. There is no closet or drawers in the room, so…read morewe pretty much just laid out clothes out over the bench under the TV. The only other option would have been to live out of our suitcases, but there really wasn't anywhere to set those out either. The bench is too small to hold them. Bathroom was a nice size with large bottles of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. No idea the brand, but it was decent. But there is almost no water pressure so it takes a out 3 times as long to rinse your hair. The breakfast is complimentary, but it's the typical mediocre options. Every day there is cereal, yogurt, apples, oranges, bananas, bread, English muffins and bagels (probably frozen - definitely not fresh), and a pancake making machine. There are eggs which are on a 3-day rotation - scrambled, egg & cheese omelet and egg & cheese bites. The scrambled were the only ones I could stomach. The other 2 tasted like powder. Meat selection also changes. There was chicken sausage patties which were the best of the selection IMO. Other days there was bacon, pork sausage and then this kielbasa looking sliced sausage. Again, it is complimentary, but nothing made hot and fresh on-site. There are two elevators and there were ongoing issues with one of them during our stay. And the other one was temperamental. Digital key didn't always work which was frustrating so we were glad we grabbed an key card up on arrival. I don't think Tru will be out choice the next time we are in town to visit family. It's just not for us. I need to actually unpack and put my clothes in a closet and drawers.

I came to the Raleigh area for a work meeting and decided to stay here as it was conveniently…read morelocated near my work. The lobby was bright and clean, with a helpful and friendly staff. My room was very nice, clean and had all the amenities I needed for a short stay. They offer a complementary breakfast, free parking, and onsite laundry, which are all bonuses. If you are coming to the Raleigh/Garner area, I'd recommend checking this hotel out.

When me and my family walked into this hotel, we went up to our hotel room and were greeted by an…read moreamazing room with comfortable beds! The bathroom door didn't lock, but everything was still great! Their breakfast had many high quality choices to choose from, and it was totally free! They had 10 toppings for the oatmeal!! Pool & gym are spotless, and Christine was very nice and extremely helpful !! In fact, when I brought up the fact that one of the pillows was too soft, she took care of the issue immediately!!! Would definitely recommend this to many people!!!