Originally Posted by
cherribabe
I'd love to know too. I'm booked at the 4 pts Cary and the Raleigh Sheraton for 3/2-3/4 and I'm trying to figure out which reservation to keep and which to cancel.
I'll be in the area 2/25 through 3/1, but I'll try to post something before your stay. I'm making this an MR for stay credits - Cary location Thursday, Airport location Friday, Raleigh on Saturday night (free parking on weekends and lot s of fun places to walk to on Saturday night), then back at Cary location on Sunday. The Raleigh location has a great weekend rate of $95, but charges for internet (they have free PC/internet access in the lobby), while the 4Points both offer free internet and free parking. I got a nice rate at the Cary 4Points, $99 for a King with sofa, includes a hot breakfast for two and half price beer! ^
The Raleigh location is great for downtown activities, walking to restaurants, convention center, Progress Energy Auditorium, etc. Accomodations are nice, but nothing special. I believe the Cary 4 Points is near the Crossroads Plaza, so there will be tons of nearby shopping, restaurants, etc. This is a personal visit, so I don't mind hopping around as I'll be leaving each morning and returning in the evenings, plus I'm traveling light - 1 bag and a couple of cameras - and I'm anxious to compare the properties.
If it were me, I'd probably gamble on the Cary location, just because it's newer, unless you'll be spending a lot of time in downtown Raleigh.
OT: Must be a slow period for travelers in Raleigh, I got a full-size car from Budget for $16/day. I've never had a rate that cheap in Raleigh.