Axel’s take
Spacious suites and standout staff make this a strong downtown base.
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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · a mid-range 3-star all-suite hotel beside Raleigh’s convention center
This mid-range 3-star all-suite hotel is a strong pick for downtown events or longer stays. Kitchens, included hot breakfast and guest laundry make it practical, while 10th & Terrace adds a rooftop bar beyond the usual extended-stay basics. Recent Expedia and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise spacious, clean rooms and genuinely helpful staff; Booking.com feedback backs up the strong service and comfort.
The main trade-off is the setting: convenient for events, less convincing for guaranteed quiet. A June 2026 Tripadvisor guest reports intrusive concert noise. Nearby Red Hat Amphitheater relocation and Omni Raleigh construction are also underway, so ask about room exposure and current access. Garage parking costs extra, and Marriott lists housekeeping every other day. We’d choose it for space and convenience, but skip it if undisturbed early nights are essential.
- Rooms
- Spacious kitchen-equipped suites; recent guests praise comfort and condition.
- Cleanliness
- Strong overall feedback across Booking.com and recent Expedia reviews.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are the most consistent cross-site strength.
- Amenities
- Included hot breakfast, rooftop bar, restaurants, fitness center and guest laundry.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking and pets cost extra; pets cannot be left alone, and housekeeping runs every other day.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · raleighnc.gov. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
The location
616 S Salisbury St, Raleigh
Steps from the convention center, with performing arts and downtown dining nearby.
Amenities and check-in
Included hot breakfast, rooftop bar, restaurants, fitness center and guest laundry.
- No pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center
- Self parking (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $50 per room per night; Pets: $150 per guest per stay
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown, Raleigh-Durham: from $179 a night
From $179 a night at Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 22–23, 2026, 2 adults: $179 total. Jan 1–3, 2027, 2 adults: $358 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $383 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown is a mid-range 3-star all-suite hotel beside Raleigh’s convention center in Raleigh-Durham, United States.
Address: 616 S Salisbury St, Raleigh. Property ID: 1068226.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/raleigh-durham/residence-inn-by-marriott-raleigh-downtown-1068226
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $358 | $383 on Booking.com | $25 less (7%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $520 | $537 on Booking.com | $17 less (3%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $440 | $441 on Booking.com | same price | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Total price: $938 USD
2026-11-09 to 2026-11-12 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-07 | $316 for 1 night · 2 nights $558 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $242 for 1 night · 2 nights $484 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $242 for 1 night · 2 nights $484 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $242 for 1 night · 2 nights $696 |
| 2026-11-11 | $454 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-14 | $269 for 1 night · 2 nights $475 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $206 for 1 night · 2 nights $439 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $233 for 1 night · 2 nights $550 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $317 for 1 night · 2 nights $703 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $386 for 1 night · 2 nights $682 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $296 for 1 night · 2 nights $575 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $279 for 1 night · 2 nights $548 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $269 for 1 night · 2 nights $448 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $385 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $206 for 1 night · 2 nights $475 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $269 for 1 night · 2 nights $502 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $233 for 1 night · 2 nights $482 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $249 for 1 night · 2 nights $469 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $220 for 1 night · 2 nights $471 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $251 for 1 night · 2 nights $520 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $269 for 1 night · 2 nights $489 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $220 for 1 night · 2 nights $469 · up to 14 nights priced |
#2 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
Spacious suites and standout staff make this a strong downtown base. a mid-range 3-star all-suite hotel beside Raleigh’s convention center, scored for what it is.
This mid-range 3-star all-suite hotel is a strong pick for downtown events or longer stays. Kitchens, included hot breakfast and guest laundry make it practical, while 10th & Terrace adds a rooftop bar beyond the usual extended-stay basics. Recent Expedia and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise spacious, clean rooms and genuinely helpful staff; Booking.com feedback backs up the strong service and comfort.
The main trade-off is the setting: convenient for events, less convincing for guaranteed quiet. A June 2026 Tripadvisor guest reports intrusive concert noise. Nearby Red Hat Amphitheater relocation and Omni Raleigh construction are also underway, so ask about room exposure and current access. Garage parking costs extra, and Marriott lists housekeeping every other day. We’d choose it for space and convenience, but skip it if undisturbed early nights are essential.
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Best for: convention and performing-arts visitors; families wanting kitchen-equipped suites; longer downtown stays
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Watch out for: concert noise can reach rooms; nearby amphitheater and Omni construction; paid parking; housekeeping every other day
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Location: Steps from the convention center, with performing arts and downtown dining nearby.
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Rooms: Spacious kitchen-equipped suites; recent guests praise comfort and condition.
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Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across Booking.com and recent Expedia reviews.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are the most consistent cross-site strength.
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Amenities: Included hot breakfast, rooftop bar, restaurants, fitness center and guest laundry.
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Fees and surprises: Parking and pets cost extra; pets cannot be left alone, and housekeeping runs every other day.
Axel's opinion of Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · raleighnc.gov. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
About Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown
- 3-star hotel
- Residence Inn
- 616 S Salisbury St, Raleigh
- Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,106 reviews (location 4.4/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Raleigh Union Station: 16 min walk · Raleigh-Durham International Airport: 21 min by taxi · Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY): 66 min by taxi · Raleigh Convention Center: 1 min walk · Pullen Park: 3 min by taxi · Joel Lane Museum House: 5 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $50 per room per night; Pets: $150 per guest per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Self parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Dogs allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen, Business center, Meeting rooms
- City page: Hotels in Raleigh-Durham
- Chain: Marriott. Axel's Marriott rating: 6.0/10
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
- Room features: Microwave
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Standard room with balcony
- Room features: Microwave; Balcony
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- Standard room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Room features: Microwave
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Microwave
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Microwave
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Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Suite
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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- Suite — room photo 2
- Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Suite
Quadruple Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
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1 Bedroom Double Suite with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Double Suite with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite with view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite with view (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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- Quadruple Suite with city view — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
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- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite with city view — room photo 1
Suite (sofa)
Suite with city view (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Suite with city view (sofa) — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Quadruple Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Economy Suite
Economy Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Studio
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen
- Studio — room photo 1
Single Studio
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen
- Single Studio — room photo 1
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 1
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 2
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 3
Studio (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Studio (sofa) — room photo 1
Standard Studio
Standard Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Cottage
Cottage (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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