Name: TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh - University Area
Address: 3771 Thistledown Drive, Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America, Raleigh, Wake County, US
Price range: US$146–US$370 per night
Rating: 8.83

What guests think

Across the reviews, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh - University Area is praised for very clean, modern, spacious suites with well-equipped kitchens, friendly and accommodating staff, and a satisfying complimentary breakfast, plus a convenient location near NCSU and I-40.

Travelers also appreciate the pet-friendly setup, including on-site areas for dogs. Isolated drawbacks include thin floors causing noise for one guest, a 10 pm lobby closure restricting group gatherings, and a single in-room shower issue. Overall, it is a practical, comfortable base for campus visits and road trips.

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Facilities

Several reviews highlight pet-friendly features, including a grassy area for dogs. Other facilities are mentioned but not often enough to judge overall quality.

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8

Adam

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are great- clean, new and spacious. Staff was very helpful. Nice breakfast in morning. Con- Cannot be in lobby after 10pm even on weekends. Had other family members in hotel and could not gather in lobby after 10pm to socialize.

10

Ashley

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

late check out time, early check in. hot breakfast options. lots of cable channels and a handful of streaming login options. full size fridge, cooktop, dishwasher, garbage disposal. comfortable beds and pillows. grassy area and bags for walking dogs.

10

Alan

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always wonderful to find a well staffed, well maintained travel hotel that's also pet AND EV friendly. Perfect for our roadtrips.

10

Kerri

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was absolutely amazing. Stayed jan 31st-feb 2nd and it was PERFECT stay from start to finish. Welcoming and accommodating staff, excellent options for the complimentary breakfast, able to park ( for free) right by the door leading to my room and the room was spacious and comfy for 4 women. Even their coffee was excellent. Will definitely stay again if in the area!!!!

10

Sandra

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a fantastic place to stay, and I slept like a log, but I think they could dramatically reduce their energy use by not keeping the fan on high and cold. I actually turned off the AC and it stayed cool all night.

10

Tammy

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful gentleman greeted at the front desk. Simple but nice breakfast and happy to see a bar ipen in the evenings as well. Romm was clean, sapcious oms are

10

Danielle

2 Mar 2022

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Stayed 9 nights

We switched to Townplace Suites a few days from arriving in Raleigh and I’m so pleased that we did! First off … the place is gorgeous and clean. The rooms are very comfy, the kitchens well stocked and very updated, the bathrooms are very clean and spacious. My first experience was with Carter at the front reception via phone before our arrival as we had some delays. She put our minds at ease immediately. From there on all staff was amazing but Carter stood out as she was so helpful and friendly and made our stay a home away from home. The breakfast is hot with many varieties offered. I cant say enough about how wonderful our stay was abs we travel a lot. The workout facility was my favorite. All the bells and whistles I needed for training. Very clean and great equipment!

10

Marla

7 Oct 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed this property. Relatively new. CLEAN. Hydration stations. Nice breakfast. Good coffee. I'd definitely stay there again.

10

Diane

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This was a last minute reservation. place was clean, secure, friendly, very accomodating. Breakfast was top notch, not typical basic powdered egg like most. I was 100% glad it DID NOT SMELL LIKE POT. thank you to the staff for making it a great place to stay

10

Kevin

24 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great for dogs. Large grassy area to let them do their business.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and bathrooms as very clean, and cleanliness across the property is consistently praised.

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jie

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean!

10

Nancy

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean, pleasant staff, good breakfast. Comfortable room.

10

Julie

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The moment we opened the door, we were like, "Wow!" The room was in excellent condition, even better than my mom and I had imagined. Although it was only a short one-night stay, we will definitely stay at this hotel again next time we visit.

8

Toni

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms very clean and well organized.

10

Dianne

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone is so friendly! Place is so clean. Great breakfast, for a free breakfast. Comfy bed. Very clean bathrooms.

10

Michael

20 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room. Attentive and friendly staff.

10

Danielle

2 Mar 2022

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Stayed 9 nights

We switched to Townplace Suites a few days from arriving in Raleigh and I’m so pleased that we did! First off … the place is gorgeous and clean. The rooms are very comfy, the kitchens well stocked and very updated, the bathrooms are very clean and spacious. My first experience was with Carter at the front reception via phone before our arrival as we had some delays. She put our minds at ease immediately. From there on all staff was amazing but Carter stood out as she was so helpful and friendly and made our stay a home away from home. The breakfast is hot with many varieties offered. I cant say enough about how wonderful our stay was abs we travel a lot. The workout facility was my favorite. All the bells and whistles I needed for training. Very clean and great equipment!

10

Marla

7 Oct 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed this property. Relatively new. CLEAN. Hydration stations. Nice breakfast. Good coffee. I'd definitely stay there again.

10

Dana

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean and they had gluten free muffins at breakfast!

10

Nena

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed for one night while traveling I wish I had time to stay longer super clean and convenient room was modern with everything you would want

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Rooms

Suites are modern, spacious, and comfortable, with well-equipped kitchens and efficient layouts; several reviewers also found them quiet. One guest reported noise from thin floors above.

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Adam

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are great- clean, new and spacious. Staff was very helpful. Nice breakfast in morning. Con- Cannot be in lobby after 10pm even on weekends. Had other family members in hotel and could not gather in lobby after 10pm to socialize.

10

Ashley

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

late check out time, early check in. hot breakfast options. lots of cable channels and a handful of streaming login options. full size fridge, cooktop, dishwasher, garbage disposal. comfortable beds and pillows. grassy area and bags for walking dogs.

10

Hannah

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a convenient location. We liked it was a not just the typical hotel room. The service was great and staff was super friendly!

8

KAREN S

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, very clean, close to NCSU. The only con to staying at this property is the thin floors. We could hear the folks above us walking in their rooms. I don't think they were stomping, just thin floors. A nice property but unsure if we would stay again because a good night's sleep goes a long way and there is not much you can do about noise if the floors are thin. Kudos to the staff all the way around

8

Ana

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very nice and quiet.

10

Kriste

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice rooms

10

Patricia

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent experience. We visited during a popular time so the general manager reached out via email to notify that they would be charging one night’s rate to the card on file. Check-in was smooth, I called prior to notify that we would be arriving around 1am. Everything in the suite was clean and the furniture was in good condition. Mattress was very comfortable.

10

Leslie

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable. Clean. Modern. Efficient layout of the rooms. Great staff. Excellent property.

10

Kerri

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was absolutely amazing. Stayed jan 31st-feb 2nd and it was PERFECT stay from start to finish. Welcoming and accommodating staff, excellent options for the complimentary breakfast, able to park ( for free) right by the door leading to my room and the room was spacious and comfy for 4 women. Even their coffee was excellent. Will definitely stay again if in the area!!!!

10

Danielle

2 Mar 2022

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Stayed 9 nights

We switched to Townplace Suites a few days from arriving in Raleigh and I’m so pleased that we did! First off … the place is gorgeous and clean. The rooms are very comfy, the kitchens well stocked and very updated, the bathrooms are very clean and spacious. My first experience was with Carter at the front reception via phone before our arrival as we had some delays. She put our minds at ease immediately. From there on all staff was amazing but Carter stood out as she was so helpful and friendly and made our stay a home away from home. The breakfast is hot with many varieties offered. I cant say enough about how wonderful our stay was abs we travel a lot. The workout facility was my favorite. All the bells and whistles I needed for training. Very clean and great equipment!

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with smooth check-in and helpful staff. One review noted an inattentive front desk experience.

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10

Hannah

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a convenient location. We liked it was a not just the typical hotel room. The service was great and staff was super friendly!

10

Patricia

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent experience. We visited during a popular time so the general manager reached out via email to notify that they would be charging one night’s rate to the card on file. Check-in was smooth, I called prior to notify that we would be arriving around 1am. Everything in the suite was clean and the furniture was in good condition. Mattress was very comfortable.

10

Frances

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was help, they allowed us to check in early! The staff was super friendly! The breakfast was delicious! Only stayed one night for a concert!

10

Alisa

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived a little early. Staff was very accommodating

10

Aprille

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

5 Star Service! 5 Star Hotel!! :)

10

Morgan

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was extremely friendly

10

Dianne

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone is so friendly! Place is so clean. Great breakfast, for a free breakfast. Comfy bed. Very clean bathrooms.

10

Teresa

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were absolutely wonderful

10

Jessica

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very nice. The room was clean and mostly quiet. Only issue I had was the front desk staff. He was not rude just inattentive and short. We would stay here again.

10

Jamie

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such a great spot! Wonderful service! Enjoyed our stay.

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Location

Convenient for NCSU and area travel, with easy access to I-40 and short drives to downtown. Some mention a generally quiet setting.

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Hannah

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a convenient location. We liked it was a not just the typical hotel room. The service was great and staff was super friendly!

8

Ana

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very nice and quiet.

10

Mike

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 16 nights

Great location, close to everything Outstanding staff Clean, comfortable, quiet location Will be coming back anytime I am in the Raleigh area.

10

Alan

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always wonderful to find a well staffed, well maintained travel hotel that's also pet AND EV friendly. Perfect for our roadtrips.

8

Ricardo

14 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, close to Raleigh downtown area.

10

linda

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and convenient. Great setup.

10

Mary

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Favorite hotel near NCSU

10

Fran

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and reasonably priced. Very convenient to get to.

10

J.

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great. Close (but not too close) to I-40, very close to NCSU campus. Hotel is well-maintained and staff are all friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

10

Nena

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed for one night while traveling I wish I had time to stay longer super clean and convenient room was modern with everything you would want

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Dining

Breakfast earns consistent praise for quality and variety, with hot options and touches like gluten-free muffins and good coffee. One guest wished for bacon.

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Frances

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was help, they allowed us to check in early! The staff was super friendly! The breakfast was delicious! Only stayed one night for a concert!

8

Hailey

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My favorite was the breakfast in the morning. I loved every bit of my stay.

10

Rafael

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

clean, functional, well-maintained, practical, had all we needed. nice breakfast with non-standard item. It shows the team is trying to excel. Also nice staff at the front desk as well.

10

Paul

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. Need to offer bacon in the morning

10

Kerri

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was absolutely amazing. Stayed jan 31st-feb 2nd and it was PERFECT stay from start to finish. Welcoming and accommodating staff, excellent options for the complimentary breakfast, able to park ( for free) right by the door leading to my room and the room was spacious and comfy for 4 women. Even their coffee was excellent. Will definitely stay again if in the area!!!!

10

Nancy

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean, pleasant staff, good breakfast. Comfortable room.

10

Dianne

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone is so friendly! Place is so clean. Great breakfast, for a free breakfast. Comfy bed. Very clean bathrooms.

10

Marla

7 Oct 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed this property. Relatively new. CLEAN. Hydration stations. Nice breakfast. Good coffee. I'd definitely stay there again.

10

Diane

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This was a last minute reservation. place was clean, secure, friendly, very accomodating. Breakfast was top notch, not typical basic powdered egg like most. I was 100% glad it DID NOT SMELL LIKE POT. thank you to the staff for making it a great place to stay

10

Dana

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean and they had gluten free muffins at breakfast!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $191	19 $193
20 $170	21 $303	22 $276	23 $277	24 $184	25 $230	26 $231
27 $146	28 $147	29 $225	30 $176

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $189	2 $370	3
4 $175	5 $175	6 $214	7 $175	8 $175	9 $259	10 $259
11 $157	12 $175	13 $259	14 $214	15 $175	16 $231	17 $222
18 $176	19 $175	20 $214	21 $214	22 $175	23 $236	24 $221
25 $161	26 $157	27 $194	28 $254	29 $204	30 $198	31 $209

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh - University Area

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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