How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Extended Stay America Suites Raleigh RTP 4919 Miami Blvd: $69 a night all in, Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026. Seen Oct 9.
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2-star hotel · 4919 S Miami Blvd, Durham
Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Fridge · Family room · Cable TV · Hairdryer · Flat-screen TV
Hotels in Raleigh-Durhama budget extended-stay hotel with in-room kitchens near Research Triangle Park
5.5/10
Useful kitchens and helpful staff, but cleanliness is too inconsistent for an easy recommendation.
This budget extended-stay hotel near Research Triangle Park has practical appeal: in-room kitchens, free parking, laundry facilities and a seasonal outdoor pool. We'd consider it only if cooking facilities and location outweigh consistency. Expedia guests frequently praise helpful staff, and some report clean, spacious rooms, but its overall guest scores are mixed to poor across major booking sites.
The bigger concern is cleanliness, not a lack of luxury. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews describe roaches, while other guests report smoke smells, dated rooms and nighttime noise. Those complaints recur across sources, even though plenty of guests have satisfactory stays. Breakfast is a basic grab-and-go offering, and housekeeping isn't daily. We'd skip it for a family vacation or an important night's sleep; for temporary housing, inspect the assigned room before settling in.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · discoverdurham.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$74 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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DELUXE, STUDIO, KING BED, SOFA · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · non-refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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Deluxe Studio (sofa) · non-refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · non-refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · refundable
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STUDIO, QUEEN BED · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Extended Stay America Suites Raleigh RTP 4919 Miami Blvd: $69 a night all in, Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026. Seen Oct 9.
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Useful kitchens and helpful staff, but cleanliness is too inconsistent for an easy recommendation. a budget extended-stay hotel with in-room kitchens near Research Triangle Park, scored for what it is.
This budget extended-stay hotel near Research Triangle Park has practical appeal: in-room kitchens, free parking, laundry facilities and a seasonal outdoor pool. We'd consider it only if cooking facilities and location outweigh consistency. Expedia guests frequently praise helpful staff, and some report clean, spacious rooms, but its overall guest scores are mixed to poor across major booking sites.
The bigger concern is cleanliness, not a lack of luxury. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews describe roaches, while other guests report smoke smells, dated rooms and nighttime noise. Those complaints recur across sources, even though plenty of guests have satisfactory stays. Breakfast is a basic grab-and-go offering, and housekeeping isn't daily. We'd skip it for a family vacation or an important night's sleep; for temporary housing, inspect the assigned room before settling in.
Best for: budget-conscious travelers needing a kitchen; RTP workers with a car
Watch out for: recurring roach and cleanliness reports; smoke smells and nighttime noise; limited housekeeping and basic breakfast
Location: Convenient for Research Triangle Park and I-40; better suited to drivers than a walkable city break.
Rooms: Kitchens are useful; the hotel advertises upgraded bedding and TVs, but guests still describe dated interiors.
Cleanliness: Some guests report clean rooms, but recent roach and dirty-linen complaints are a substantial concern.
Service: Helpful front-desk staff earn repeated praise, though complaint handling receives mixed feedback.
Amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool, gym, guest laundry, free Wi-Fi and grab-and-go breakfast; airport shuttle not confirmed.
Fees and surprises: Parking is free; pets and extra cleaning incur fees. Confirm the housekeeping schedule directly.
Axel's opinion of Extended Stay America Suites Raleigh RTP 4919 Miami Blvd, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · discoverdurham.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Extended Stay America Suites Raleigh RTP 4919 Miami Blvd within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 17 to Oct 24, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $74 a night · refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 18 to Oct 22, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $89 a night · refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 25, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $97 a night · non-refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $72 a night · refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $72 a night · refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $114 a night · non-refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $102 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults | $115 a night · non-refundable · DELUXE, STUDIO, KING BED, SOFA | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $69 a night · refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $99 a night · non-refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $71 a night · refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $88 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $71 a night · refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $72 a night · refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $91 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $72 a night · refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $74 a night · refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $91 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $90 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $74 a night · refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $94 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults | $100 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Studio (sofa) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 30 to Nov 3, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $80 a night · non-refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $99 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $99 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 7 to Nov 10, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $89 a night · non-refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $73 a night · refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 10 to Nov 14, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $91 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $76 a night · refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $93 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $93 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 19 to Nov 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $92 a night · non-refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 23 to Nov 29, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $87 a night · non-refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $90 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 3 to Dec 6, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $87 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $76 a night · refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 9 to Dec 14, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $90 a night · non-refundable · STUDIO, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 16 to Dec 22, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $86 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 25 to Mar 2, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $77 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book |
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