The Longleaf Hotel: from $217 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $217 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Longleaf Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

The Longleaf Hotel is a retro boutique motor lodge on the edge of downtown Raleigh in Raleigh-Durham, United States.

Address: 300 N Dawson St, Raleigh. Property ID: 1159155. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/raleigh-durham/the-longleaf-hotel-1159155

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/raleigh-durham/the-longleaf-hotel-1159155/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $217 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $321 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $428 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $537 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $651 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $774 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $899 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,023 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,139 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,258 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,410 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,561 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,703 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,869 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#1 of 9 hotels in Downtown Raleigh & Glenwood South by Axel's take. Downtown Raleigh & Glenwood South is #1 of 8 places to stay in Raleigh-Durham. The best hotels in Downtown Raleigh & Glenwood South, ranked · Where to stay in Raleigh-Durham

Axel's take: 8.8/10

A strong downtown pick for character and friendly service, with some motel-era compromises. a retro boutique motor lodge on the edge of downtown Raleigh, scored for what it is.

The Longleaf is a renovated mid-century motor lodge, not a full-service luxury hotel—and it works well on those terms. We'd pick it for a short Raleigh break: downtown sights and restaurants are walkable, the cocktail lounge and patio give it personality, and recent Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and welcoming staff. Locally made furnishings and complimentary morning coffee add substance to the retro styling.

The compromises are practical. Standard rooms are compact, and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly flag road or neighboring-room noise, although many recent Expedia reviewers report quiet stays. Overnight parking now costs extra despite older listings suggesting otherwise. There is no elevator, and the hotel explicitly says rooms are not fully wheelchair accessible. We'd skip it if reliable silence, spacious rooms or step-free accessibility matter more than atmosphere.

• Best for: couples on a downtown weekend; travelers who prefer independent hotels; cocktail-bar and retro-design fans

• Watch out for: road and neighboring-room noise; paid overnight parking; no elevator; limited room accessibility

• Location: Downtown Raleigh's northern edge, within walking distance of museums, restaurants and nightlife.

• Rooms: Compact standard rooms with comfortable bedding; deluxe rooms and the suite offer more space.

• Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback, with recent Expedia guests repeatedly describing clean, well-kept rooms.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor.

• Amenities: Cocktail lounge, patio, complimentary guest coffee and morning pastries; more boutique simplicity than full-service facilities.

• Fees and surprises: Overnight hotel-lot parking is charged; no elevator, and guest rooms are not fully wheelchair accessible.

Axel's opinion of The Longleaf Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About The Longleaf Hotel

• 3-star hotel
• 300 N Dawson St, Raleigh
• Guest rating: 4.8/5 on Google from 1,130 reviews (location 4.4/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Raleigh Union Station: 17 min walk · Raleigh-Durham International Airport: 21 min by taxi · Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY): 69 min by taxi · Pullen Park: 5 min by taxi · Dix Park: 5 min by taxi · Gregg Museum of Art & Design: 6 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Pet deposit: $75 per room per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $25
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Parking (free), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free)
• City page: Hotels in Raleigh-Durham

Room types

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Standard room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Double room (full double bed)

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Standard Double room with lake view (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Double Suite (full double bed)

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Suite (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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