The Longleaf Hotel, Raleigh

The Longleaf Hotel - A modernized mid-century motor lodge with vinyl DJ sessions and artisanal coffee bar

Located at the northern gateway to downtown, this 2-star Raleigh hotel features pillowtop Kingsdown mattresses and Malin+Goetz bath products in every room. The Longleaf Hotel offers king rooms, double rooms, and king suites with adjoining parlors containing queen sofa beds. The on-site Longleaf Lounge serves craft cocktails, world-class wines, and local beers, while the lobby coffee bar provides Counter Culture coffee, Union Special pastries, and Tin Roof teas. A private patio hosts Sunday afternoon all-vinyl DJ series featuring eclectic music sets. Each accommodation includes bluetooth speakers, stocked mini-fridges, and built-in work desks. The property sits one block from state museums, three blocks from Glenwood South district, and a ten-minute walk from Fayetteville Street and the Warehouse District. The Longleaf provides free on-site parking and complimentary WiFi throughout.

Pros

Sunday vinyl DJ sessions feature soul, jazz, and global music

Custom-designed interior elements created by North Carolina artisans

Pet-friendly accommodations welcome two dogs under 40 pounds

Complimentary parking in downtown location

Cons

15.5 miles distance from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Housekeeping service available by request only