The Longleaf Hotel
What Guests Say
This is an old motel that has been remodeled into a hip property. Although the room was small it was very nice & had what we needed. I especially appreciated the bright lights in the bathroom, the non-slip decals on the tub floor, and FREE PARKING. We could easily walk to restaurants in the area.
Cindy
October 2024
What a nice gem the Longleaf is! Apparently it's listed as a "motel", but it's really much more than that! The location was amazing, ten minutes walk to everything in Raleigh. Free car parking, which is a lovely bonus. The staff is the loveliest people you will meet, upon arrival we were greeted by a super nice girl who explained everything, and stopped to chat to us for a while talking about all things North Carolina! There is a bar in the hotel with a very quirky vibe - the whole hotel actually has a nice vibe, promoting local products and events. The room was comfy, seriously one of the best beds I have slept in! There are bathroom amenities of the highest quality, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own shampoo etc. There are events going on at the hotel, for example one night they had a bingo evening happening outside. I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel if you need a place to stay in Raleigh!
Elisa
April 2025
The staff was great - friendly and helpful with recommendations for local things to do and places to eat. It's a great location for walking throughout downtown Raleigh. Very fun vibe as an updated motor lodge. The cocktail lounge was well-provisioned with a nice patio. Free and easy parking ... it's a motor lodge!
Renee
May 2024
Nice to stay in an independent business. Nice to stay downtown, though it was a bit of a walk to the heart of downtown.
Neil
April 2025
What a gem! So glad I found this place and decided to stay here rather than in any of the bigger downtown hotels. I don’t think I have ever had a warmer, more welcoming reception at any hotel - Anna at the front desk was just wonderful, and everyone else that I encountered was super friendly, too. Loved the retro look, the lounge and patio are fantastic, great coffee in the morning, squeaky clean room with a very (!) comfortable bed. On top of that, the location is hard to beat, I could walk everywhere, felt entirely safe (a concern for women traveling solo), and even though the hotel sits off a busy three lane street, there were no noise issues whatsoever. Recommendations for breakfast places were spot on, too. Oh, and free parking on the premises, in downtown. The Longleaf will definitely be my first choice in Raleigh from now on!
Katharina
August 2024
The Longleaf was the perfect locationn for a quick trip to Raleigh to see a concert at the Red Hat Ampitheater with my daughter. The staff was AMAZING! The moment we checked in the staff was exceptional. We asked for a photo of our concert outfits, recommendatons for breakfast and a nice conversation with my complimentary Counter Culture coffee in the morning. The room was cute! Loved the tie dye robe, the Malin-Goetz toiletries and the wonderful bed! The soda in the mini fridge was perfect for our after concert refreshment. The shower was a dream!
Judy
June 2024
I like picking places that are “different”. You guys offered cool snacks and drinks. The bathroom was clean and the housekeeping staff did a great job of paying special attention to their job, including even making a cool design on the bath tissue. (I didn’t have cash with me to leave for them and I always make a point to do this but I promise I will make it up to them next time if you will tell me who cleaned room 36 so I can take care of them, please!! Real talk, please. You have my email.)
Scarlett
April 2024
Its not often that I rate all categories as exceptional, but at Longleaf this applies. The old motel has been refurbished beautifully, and it feels like you're stepping back into the late 1950's when you walk in. The attention to detail in the lounge and lobby is fantastic. Maybe its childhood nostalgia, but I expect it is a lot more than that. My visit was for business, but I definitely want to come back for a leisure weekend.
W
July 2024
It was a nice, clean room with an excellent bed. The bathroom was clean and more than adequate. The Lighting was good. The carpets were clean and fresh. The fifty-inch Samsung television had excellent channel selection. The hotel staff was very accommodating and made me feel welcome.
Watkins
October 2024
We stayed in the Westin last Christmas in Time Square last year, visiting family, Longleaf Hotel was nicer than the Westin, although it is not a towering building, the rooms were bright and lovely, very clean, quiet, and easily accessible to many downtown area spots. The staff were kind, coffee was wonderful, the lounge and bar were charming and warm.
Kirk
December 2024
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