
Axel’s take
A strong downtown pick for clean rooms, welcoming staff and rooftop drinks.
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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · a modern, design-focused 3-star in downtown Raleigh
Tempo is a modern, design-focused 3-star that delivers well on the essentials: comfortable rooms, consistently praised cleanliness and a downtown location that makes walking practical. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while the convention center and Warehouse District are close by. We'd pick it for a business trip or city weekend, with Urban Oak's rooftop views and a well-equipped gym adding appeal beyond the basics.
The clearest trade-off is parking: the hotel's garage is paid valet-only, and guests mention the extra cost and inconvenience. Breakfast is also extra unless your booking includes it. Some guests report late-night street noise, although others describe quiet stays; light sleepers should request a quieter room. We'd skip it if free parking, included breakfast or guaranteed quiet matters more than downtown access.
- Rooms
- Modern, comfortable rooms draw strong praise; occasional street-noise reports.
- Cleanliness
- A standout strength across recent guest reviews, despite isolated housekeeping misses.
- Service
- Front-desk, café and valet teams receive frequent praise for friendly, helpful service.
- Amenities
- Urban Oak rooftop dining, Moonsong café, fitness center, free Wi-Fi and EV charging.
- Fees and surprises
- Hotel parking is paid valet-only; breakfast is generally extra; pets are not allowed.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
The location
200 West Davie Street, Raleigh
Walkable downtown base near the convention center, restaurants and Warehouse District.
Amenities and check-in
Urban Oak rooftop dining, Moonsong café, fitness center, free Wi-Fi and EV charging.
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
- Valet parking (extra charge)
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown, Raleigh-Durham: from $156 a night
From $156 a night at Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 9–10, 2026, 2 adults: $156 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $533 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $626 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown is a modern, design-focused 3-star in downtown Raleigh in Raleigh-Durham, United States.
Address: 200 West Davie Street, Raleigh. Property ID: 1455638.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/raleigh-durham/tempo-by-hilton-raleigh-downtown-1455638
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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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $341 | $404 on Booking.com | $63 less (16%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $533 | $626 on Booking.com | $93 less (15%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $357 | $422 on Booking.com | $65 less (15%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $732 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 | $355 for 1 night · 2 nights $526 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $171 for 1 night · 2 nights $327 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $156 for 1 night · 2 nights $348 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $192 for 1 night · 2 nights $576 |
| 2026-11-11 | $384 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-14 | $273 for 1 night · 2 nights $441 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $431 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $263 for 1 night · 2 nights $583 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $320 for 1 night · 2 nights $666 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $346 for 1 night · 2 nights $754 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $408 for 1 night · 2 nights $769 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $361 for 1 night · 2 nights $712 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $351 for 1 night · 2 nights $509 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $158 for 1 night · 2 nights $350 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $192 for 1 night · 2 nights $357 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $165 for 1 night · 2 nights $323 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $158 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $158 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $158 for 1 night · 2 nights $329 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $171 for 1 night · 2 nights $338 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $167 for 1 night · 2 nights $337 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $170 for 1 night · 2 nights $530 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $360 for 1 night · 2 nights $670 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $310 for 1 night · 2 nights $594 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $284 for 1 night · 2 nights $553 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $269 for 1 night · 2 nights $533 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $264 for 1 night · 2 nights $430 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $166 for 1 night · 2 nights $327 · up to 14 nights priced |
#3 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 clean rooms, welcoming staff and rooftop drinks. a modern, design-focused 3-star in downtown Raleigh, scored for what it is.
Tempo is a modern, design-focused 3-star that delivers well on the essentials: comfortable rooms, consistently praised cleanliness and a downtown location that makes walking practical. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while the convention center and Warehouse District are close by. We'd pick it for a business trip or city weekend, with Urban Oak's rooftop views and a well-equipped gym adding appeal beyond the basics.
The clearest trade-off is parking: the hotel's garage is paid valet-only, and guests mention the extra cost and inconvenience. Breakfast is also extra unless your booking includes it. Some guests report late-night street noise, although others describe quiet stays; light sleepers should request a quieter room. We'd skip it if free parking, included breakfast or guaranteed quiet matters more than downtown access.
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Best for: convention-center visitors; couples on a downtown weekend; travelers exploring on foot
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Watch out for: paid valet-only hotel parking; breakfast usually costs extra; occasional late-night street noise
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Location: Walkable downtown base near the convention center, restaurants and Warehouse District.
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Rooms: Modern, comfortable rooms draw strong praise; occasional street-noise reports.
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Cleanliness: A standout strength across recent guest reviews, despite isolated housekeeping misses.
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Service: Front-desk, café and valet teams receive frequent praise for friendly, helpful service.
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Amenities: Urban Oak rooftop dining, Moonsong café, fitness center, free Wi-Fi and EV charging.
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Fees and surprises: Hotel parking is paid valet-only; breakfast is generally extra; pets are not allowed.
Axel's opinion of Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
About Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
- 3-star hotel
- Hilton Hotels
- 200 West Davie Street, Raleigh
- Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 165 reviews (location 4.5/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Raleigh Union Station: 8 min walk · Raleigh-Durham International Airport: 21 min by taxi · Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY): 67 min by taxi · Pullen Park: 4 min by taxi · Gregg Museum of Art & Design: 6 min by taxi · City of Raleigh Museum: 8 min walk
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), EV charger, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
- City page: Hotels in Raleigh-Durham
- Chain: Hilton. Axel's Hilton rating: 6.0/10
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
Standard room with city view
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1 Bedroom Standard room
- Bedrooms: 1
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Standard Single room
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Standard Single room with city view
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1 Bedroom Standard Single room
- Bedrooms: 1
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Quadruple room with city view
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
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Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Sextuple room with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Grand room
1 Bedroom Grand room
- Bedrooms: 1
Junior Suite
- Room features: Balcony
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Single Junior Suite
- Room features: Balcony
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Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
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Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
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Grand Junior Suite
Suite
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
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Single Suite
1 Bedroom Single Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
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Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Balcony
- 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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1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
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Grand Suite
1 Bedroom Grand Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
Studio
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Cottage
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