Name: MainStay Suites Raleigh North
Address: 2601 Appliance Ct, Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America, Raleigh, Wake County, US
Price range: $75–$138 per night
Rating: 7.24

What guests think

At MAINSTAY SUITES RALEIGH NORTH, reviews describe an ongoing renovation with mixed experiences: some guests appreciated friendly staff and room size, while many cited cleanliness issues, dated furnishings, utility problems like no hot water, and smoke or odors.

Others liked the in-room kitchens and found value for the price, especially in upgraded suites. Location feedback is mixed, with one guest citing convenient access and others feeling unsafe due to loitering around the property. Breakfast is minimal—often just coffee or a granola bar—and some amenities like ice or snacks were unavailable. Expect a budget stay with noticeable disruptions during renovations.

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Facilities

Ongoing renovations have disrupted the property and some utilities, with multiple reports of no hot water and smoke or fumes in hallways. Long-stay kitchens are available but equipment issues and limited amenities (one drinks-only vending machine, no ice/snack machines) were noted.

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8

Gary

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a facility generally intended for long-term stays, so there cabinets, a refrigerator, and so forth. The extra room was nice to have. Temperature regulation was a challenge.

4

Austin

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in the process of remodeling. Though my room had been almost completely renovated, it was filthy! Housekeeping was sorry. The floors had not been swept or mopped in days, looked like. I could not even walk barefoot in the room. Toilet was filthy! Shower was filthy and backing up! Toilet steady ran the whole 3 days I was there. Towels and wash clothes had bleach stains and yellow stains on them. There was a slug and spider crawling in my room. Just poor quality of a hotel for the guests. Needs to shut down until renovation is complete and a thorough clean is performed! Service was friendly. Worst part is, my car was HIT in the parking lot! I know the hotel is not liable for things like this, but somehow the cameras did not even pick anything up so nothing could be done about it. Cheap is not always better. Pay the extra money and find some place better to stay!

2

Aisha

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Renovations were taking place. This hotel should have closed while this was occurring. The rooms are cold and uncomfortable. The view and the atmosphere is not welcoming. The staff were nice and friendly

2

Eva

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room for 3. Not ready and it's after 4pm. Only 2 sets of towels. Asked for additional set and extra washcloths, told a $5 charge. I went to Walmart and purchased towels and washcloths. Dust thick on bedside lights and top bathroom shelf. Shower stall floor not exactly clean. Pot of 8 1/2 corns took 1hr and 25 mins. to boil. Call svs desk, someone would come check stovetop, never arrived. Arrived back to room late after entertainment. Hair found between top sheet and blanket, sheets were dirty and disgusting. Pulled them off and laid on blanket. Hope that was clean. Towels were dingy and one looked as if it were bed bugs embedded. Brought this to their attention and was asked if I was checking out. I let them know that I was very unhappy with the conditions and service. They gave me new white towels.

6

Richard

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The price was great. But it is being remodeled . My floor had plaster on it and some materials stacked in the hallway.

2

Claire

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

was originally sent to an uncleaned room. no hot water available for the entirety of my stay. clothing iron did not work and no ironing board was available even if I needed to use. staff were friendly enough but definitely not worth the $$ spent.

10

Michael

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

First time staying here .. staff was very friendly room was clean. Stayed in a remodel roo. This hotel also offered free coffee and hot teas daily.

2

Martel

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place is still under renovation the entire place smells like smoke and the room was filthy floors were sticky towels looked like they were just used and barley washed

8

Marty

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for the money. Everything was great with the exception of water that didn’t get hot.

2

Jason

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

First off, the property is under a complete renovation, which is not advertised, no hot water the first night I stayed, smoke or fumes in the hallway that made your eyes burn and water. Management would in no way offer a refund, nor move you to a different room. Your breakfast option here is coffee and a granola bar, if you want a juice or soda they are $3 in the one and only vending machine, there is no snack machine or ice. I have frequented the mainstay and extended stay brands many times down along the gulf and can honestly say this place was the absolute worst. Lesson learned, do your research.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a frequent concern: guests reported dirty linens, dusty surfaces, grimy bathrooms, odors, and occasional pests. A few noted clean rooms after renovations, but overall standards felt poor.

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6

Katie

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, but the rooms looked poor conditions. Torn up furniture and stuff like that. Dust on carpets. I know they were renovating the rooms so. Still for the price should have been cheaper. Also no breakfast and your paying $70 a night???

4

Austin

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in the process of remodeling. Though my room had been almost completely renovated, it was filthy! Housekeeping was sorry. The floors had not been swept or mopped in days, looked like. I could not even walk barefoot in the room. Toilet was filthy! Shower was filthy and backing up! Toilet steady ran the whole 3 days I was there. Towels and wash clothes had bleach stains and yellow stains on them. There was a slug and spider crawling in my room. Just poor quality of a hotel for the guests. Needs to shut down until renovation is complete and a thorough clean is performed! Service was friendly. Worst part is, my car was HIT in the parking lot! I know the hotel is not liable for things like this, but somehow the cameras did not even pick anything up so nothing could be done about it. Cheap is not always better. Pay the extra money and find some place better to stay!

10

Princess

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a really good experience here. The staff were friendly and efficient. My room was clean. Best stay I've had in. A while. Nice and quiet

2

Eva

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room for 3. Not ready and it's after 4pm. Only 2 sets of towels. Asked for additional set and extra washcloths, told a $5 charge. I went to Walmart and purchased towels and washcloths. Dust thick on bedside lights and top bathroom shelf. Shower stall floor not exactly clean. Pot of 8 1/2 corns took 1hr and 25 mins. to boil. Call svs desk, someone would come check stovetop, never arrived. Arrived back to room late after entertainment. Hair found between top sheet and blanket, sheets were dirty and disgusting. Pulled them off and laid on blanket. Hope that was clean. Towels were dingy and one looked as if it were bed bugs embedded. Brought this to their attention and was asked if I was checking out. I let them know that I was very unhappy with the conditions and service. They gave me new white towels.

10

Michael

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

First time staying here .. staff was very friendly room was clean. Stayed in a remodel roo. This hotel also offered free coffee and hot teas daily.

2

Oscar

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Besides the staff, nothing was great about my stay, dirty, smells not so great, but can’t complain about the staff they did there jo

2

Martel

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place is still under renovation the entire place smells like smoke and the room was filthy floors were sticky towels looked like they were just used and barley washed

2

Anderson

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The place was not clean the sheets pillowcase with dirty and it was not clean to my satisfaction. I came there for a funeral to bury my daughter and my family was pissed off with the hotel.

4

Delilah

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really dirty needs major improvements

2

Devin

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I had to have my room switched multiple times for starters. I was told that they would be finished remodeling, but that was a lie, and I called a month in advance before booking. My first room was disgusting. It looked like a downright ghetto motel as you walked in the building. All you smell is cigarettes. The second room I walked in, had a huge leak and the third one had hair in the bed, but it was two beds so we just slept on the other one. I would say if you need a cheap hotel and you have a big family go for it but if you are trying to enjoy yourself on a vacation get a room that is a little bit more expensive somewhere else this place is not worth it in the photos online do not represent what is shown in person.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally dated and worn, with reports of hard beds, damaged fixtures, leaks, and temperature control issues; some renovated suites offer more space and a quieter stay.

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8

Gary

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a facility generally intended for long-term stays, so there cabinets, a refrigerator, and so forth. The extra room was nice to have. Temperature regulation was a challenge.

4

Austin

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in the process of remodeling. Though my room had been almost completely renovated, it was filthy! Housekeeping was sorry. The floors had not been swept or mopped in days, looked like. I could not even walk barefoot in the room. Toilet was filthy! Shower was filthy and backing up! Toilet steady ran the whole 3 days I was there. Towels and wash clothes had bleach stains and yellow stains on them. There was a slug and spider crawling in my room. Just poor quality of a hotel for the guests. Needs to shut down until renovation is complete and a thorough clean is performed! Service was friendly. Worst part is, my car was HIT in the parking lot! I know the hotel is not liable for things like this, but somehow the cameras did not even pick anything up so nothing could be done about it. Cheap is not always better. Pay the extra money and find some place better to stay!

8

Patrick

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Had to book a room for a few days last minute and stumbled across this MainStay. For the price you can’t beat it. Centrally located, close to anything you might need to get to. I originally booked a queen room but upon arrival I was upgraded to a suite free of charge. They’re in the process of renovating the hotel so some parts are still being worked on and others are done. I was in a newly renovated suite and it was more than serviceable to live out of for a few days. If need be i’d stay there again.

10

David

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was quiet and very roomy. I got much needed sleep.

2

Aisha

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Renovations were taking place. This hotel should have closed while this was occurring. The rooms are cold and uncomfortable. The view and the atmosphere is not welcoming. The staff were nice and friendly

6

Ashley

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

under construction

2

Carleen

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room is old, the stove has rust on it, the fridge damaged, walls damaged. Hallways had a weird smell. The hotel is basically outdated! The online pictures are very deceiving! This was the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at.

4

Brittany

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property needs a remodel. Beds are hard and old, couches are old and stained.

8

Marty

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for the money. Everything was great with the exception of water that didn’t get hot.

2

Devin

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I had to have my room switched multiple times for starters. I was told that they would be finished remodeling, but that was a lie, and I called a month in advance before booking. My first room was disgusting. It looked like a downright ghetto motel as you walked in the building. All you smell is cigarettes. The second room I walked in, had a huge leak and the third one had hair in the bed, but it was two beds so we just slept on the other one. I would say if you need a cheap hotel and you have a big family go for it but if you are trying to enjoy yourself on a vacation get a room that is a little bit more expensive somewhere else this place is not worth it in the photos online do not represent what is shown in person.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly, but service reliability is inconsistent, with reports of unhelpful or absent front-desk support, unfulfilled requests, and poor handling of reservations and issues.

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10

Princess

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a really good experience here. The staff were friendly and efficient. My room was clean. Best stay I've had in. A while. Nice and quiet

2

Aisha

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Renovations were taking place. This hotel should have closed while this was occurring. The rooms are cold and uncomfortable. The view and the atmosphere is not welcoming. The staff were nice and friendly

2

Eva

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room for 3. Not ready and it's after 4pm. Only 2 sets of towels. Asked for additional set and extra washcloths, told a $5 charge. I went to Walmart and purchased towels and washcloths. Dust thick on bedside lights and top bathroom shelf. Shower stall floor not exactly clean. Pot of 8 1/2 corns took 1hr and 25 mins. to boil. Call svs desk, someone would come check stovetop, never arrived. Arrived back to room late after entertainment. Hair found between top sheet and blanket, sheets were dirty and disgusting. Pulled them off and laid on blanket. Hope that was clean. Towels were dingy and one looked as if it were bed bugs embedded. Brought this to their attention and was asked if I was checking out. I let them know that I was very unhappy with the conditions and service. They gave me new white towels.

2

Lisa

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This establishment refused to honor my reservation. Apparently, there is only a single room in the entire building that allows animals, and it was already occupied. My husband is a partially disabled veteran with a service dog. She is a large German Shepard specially trained to assist him and respond to a fall, seizure, or other issues, and is nationally registered. They didn't care. So, if you are a veteran, or other individual with physical limitations that requires a service animal, I recommend avoiding this place!

2

Oscar

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Besides the staff, nothing was great about my stay, dirty, smells not so great, but can’t complain about the staff they did there jo

10

Lora

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was so friendly

2

heather

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was nobody there to assist and checke.in. I had to page someone to come to the desk. Paid front and dental ed to check in due to the time even though they said It was ok running late. Than I sat there for hours before getting checked in and find rved to pay more even though I paid online.

2

Jason

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

First off, the property is under a complete renovation, which is not advertised, no hot water the first night I stayed, smoke or fumes in the hallway that made your eyes burn and water. Management would in no way offer a refund, nor move you to a different room. Your breakfast option here is coffee and a granola bar, if you want a juice or soda they are $3 in the one and only vending machine, there is no snack machine or ice. I have frequented the mainstay and extended stay brands many times down along the gulf and can honestly say this place was the absolute worst. Lesson learned, do your research.

2

kimberly

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They never found the reservation so we couldn’t stay there. John at the front desk hung up on me. They did nothing to help. The hotel had a weird odor and dirt was visible in the floor corners. Creepy people were loitering outside and it made the entire experience horrible. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

10

Shalika

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was nice

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Location

Location feedback is mixed: one guest found it centrally located, while others felt unsafe due to people loitering around the property.

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Frances

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I pulled up in the driveway and did not stop to get out .it appeared to have some very unsavory people grouped up and hanging out all around the facility….the area was full of people walking to and from homeless camps…I felt very unsafe just driving into the parking lot

8

Patrick

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Had to book a room for a few days last minute and stumbled across this MainStay. For the price you can’t beat it. Centrally located, close to anything you might need to get to. I originally booked a queen room but upon arrival I was upgraded to a suite free of charge. They’re in the process of renovating the hotel so some parts are still being worked on and others are done. I was in a newly renovated suite and it was more than serviceable to live out of for a few days. If need be i’d stay there again.

10

David

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was quiet and very roomy. I got much needed sleep.

2

Aisha

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Renovations were taking place. This hotel should have closed while this was occurring. The rooms are cold and uncomfortable. The view and the atmosphere is not welcoming. The staff were nice and friendly

2

kimberly

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They never found the reservation so we couldn’t stay there. John at the front desk hung up on me. They did nothing to help. The hotel had a weird odor and dirt was visible in the floor corners. Creepy people were loitering outside and it made the entire experience horrible. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

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Dining

Breakfast and dining are very limited: reviews mention no breakfast beyond free coffee or tea, sometimes just a granola bar.

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Katie

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, but the rooms looked poor conditions. Torn up furniture and stuff like that. Dust on carpets. I know they were renovating the rooms so. Still for the price should have been cheaper. Also no breakfast and your paying $70 a night???

10

Michael

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

First time staying here .. staff was very friendly room was clean. Stayed in a remodel roo. This hotel also offered free coffee and hot teas daily.

2

Jason

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

First off, the property is under a complete renovation, which is not advertised, no hot water the first night I stayed, smoke or fumes in the hallway that made your eyes burn and water. Management would in no way offer a refund, nor move you to a different room. Your breakfast option here is coffee and a granola bar, if you want a juice or soda they are $3 in the one and only vending machine, there is no snack machine or ice. I have frequented the mainstay and extended stay brands many times down along the gulf and can honestly say this place was the absolute worst. Lesson learned, do your research.

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Month	Average price
January	$74
February	$80
March	$72
April	$73
May	$76
June	$87
July	$95
August	$82
September	$74
October	$78
November	$82
December	$85

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $80	15 $85	16 $81	17 $81	18 $95	19 $91
20 $77	21 $75	22 $78	23 $81	24 $82	25 $92	26 $92
27 $77	28 $77	29 $81	30 $82

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $81	2 $138	3 $138
4 $77	5 $77	6 $83	7 $82	8 $83	9 $97	10 $98
11 $77	12 $77	13 $81	14 $78	15 $77	16 $103	17 $101
18 $81	19 $86	20 $86	21 $86	22 $86	23 $97	24 $105
25 $91	26 $86	27 $86	28 $86	29 $86	30 $105	31 $103

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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