BEST WESTERN PLUS RALEIGH CRABTREE VALLEY HOTEL, Raleigh

Located on Glenwood Avenue, the hotel is next to Panera Bread and across from shopping centers with stores like Five Below and Michaels. Crabtree Valley Mall is 3 km (three minutes) away. The North Carolina Museum of Art is 6 km from the hotel. RDU Airport is 13 km (about 14 minutes driving). Raleigh Union Station is 12 km (16 minutes drive). Dorothea Dix Park is about 15 km away. The hotel is situated near I-440. Restaurants such as Chili's, Golden Corral, Jimmy Johns, First Watch, and Fresh Local Ice Cream are within 0.5 km.

The hotel offers double rooms (1 bed), quadruple rooms (2 beds with optional balcony), and spacious suites (some with 3 beds). A limited number of rooms have balconies; suites and King rooms are most likely to include them. King suites also have upgraded amenities. The rooms have hard laminate floors (no carpet), which some find easier to keep clean. Air conditioning is available in every room. Some rooms are interconnected via a shared door, reducing soundproofing between rooms. A request for a room away from elevators can improve quietness.

Breakfast is served daily as a hot buffet including eggs, bacon or sausage, ham, potatoes, waffles, toast, muffins, cereal, fruit, yogurt, and juice. A coffee machine in the lobby provides lattes, cappuccinos, and hot chocolate around the clock. The hotel has a snack bar and vending machines with drinks and snacks. A welcome bag with snacks and water is provided at check-in. There is no on-site restaurant or bar, but many dining options are walkable or a short drive away, including Panera Bread next door, First Watch, Jimy Johns, and more.

The outdoor pool opens for the summer season typically from May to around the end of summer. The pool area includes outdoor furniture and a grilling area. The fitness center is open 10:00-20:00 daily and offers free weights, exercise mats, stationary bikes, a multi-purpose machine, and treadmills. There is no indoor pool, hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa on-site.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in/out. A business center is available with fax/photocopying services and meeting/banquet facilities (for an additional charge). Parking is free, private, on-site, and does not require a reservation; however, the parking lot can be tight. Electric vehicle charging stations are available. The hotel has a lift, designated smoking area adjacent to the garage, and facilities for disabled guests (wheelchair accessible, grab rails, Braille/tactile signs). Daily housekeeping is included. Key card access, security alarms, and CCTV provide security. There is a minimarket on-site for convenience. Luggage storage and laundry (coin-operated) are also available.