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MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary

Raleigh/Durham - NC · United States

1020 Buck Jones RoadView location

6.6/10Good1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness6.6/106.6
Service7.6/107.6
Comfort7.0/107.0
Condition6.2/106.2
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities6.2/106.2
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About MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary

The perks of hotel living are convenient to come by at our pet-friendly MainStay Suites® Raleigh - Cary hotel. Located in western Raleigh along I-40, our hotel is 10 miles from downtown.

The amenities you’ll find at our extended stay hotel help you feel at home, like free WiFi in the comfort of your room, plus free car, bus and truck parking. Every guest room comes complete with a full kitchen, flat-screen TV and coffee maker.

We’re close to Lake Johnson Park with over five miles of trails surrounding a picturesque lake offering boat rentals and fishing. Book a few rounds of golf at Lochmere Golf Club or Lonnie Poole Golf Course.

The North Carolina Museum of Art has 5, 000 years worth of art and artifacts, plus a monument park and amphitheater.

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When you stay at MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary in Cary, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Crossroads Plaza and Lake Johnson. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from North Carolina State Fairgrounds and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from J.S. Dorton Arena.

Make yourself at home in one of the 79 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75 Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night plus USD 50.00 one-time cleaning fee
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Crossroads Plaza 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Lake Johnson 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
North Carolina State Fairgrounds 4 km / 2.5 mi
WakeMed Soccer Park 4 km / 2.5 mi
J.S. Dorton Arena 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
North Carolina State University 4.8 km / 3 mi
Carter-Finley Stadium 4.9 km / 3 mi
Cary Arts Center 5 km / 3.1 mi
J.C. Raulston Arboretum 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Bond Brothers Beer Company 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Lenovo Center 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Meredith College 6 km / 3.7 mi
Raleigh Brewing Company 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
North Carolina Museum of Art 6.3 km / 3.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 79
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Hotel safe
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  • Lift access
  • Luggage room
  • BBQ facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Fitness
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • SUITE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGSUITE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGSUI.2D-NM

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    SUITE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Room code: SUI.2D-NM

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  • SUITE NON SMOKINGSUITE • NON SMOKINGSUI.NM

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    SUITE NON SMOKING

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    SUITE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: SUI.NM

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDBL.NM-QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM-QN

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Room Accessible

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Accessible

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    DOUBLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size BedDOUBLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBL.H6-QN

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    DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room code: DBL.H6-QN

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  • SUITE Accessible-Queen Size BedSUITE • Accessible-Queen Size Bed • 1 Bedroom • 45 m²SUI.H6-QN
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    SUITE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    45 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room code: SUI.H6-QN

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Double or Twin QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDouble or Twin • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDBT.NM-QN

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    Double or Twin QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBT.NM-QN

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • Double or Twin Accessible-Queen Size BedDouble or Twin • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBT.H6-QN

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    MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary

    Double or Twin Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room code: DBT.H6-QN

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  • SUITE AccessibleSUITE • AccessibleSUI.H6-2

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    SUITE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    Accessible

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    Room code: SUI.H6-2

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

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    Room code: DBL.H6

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary

6.6
Good
1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.6 /10
Service
7.6 /10
Comfort
7.0 /10
Condition
6.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
6.2 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2026
Jennifer
Carpet was soaked around the ac.
2/10
Poor
31 Jul 2026
Kathleen
Whoever cleansed this room needs to be fired the side of the bedding skirt, the comforter on the bed the walls and the smell of the room was awful. The only thing that was clean was the bathroom.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2026
Dana
The staff was amazing. The room was not as clean as I would’ve liked. The beds were very clean and the sheets smelled clean but there was a dirty wash cloth left over the shower, a used bar of soap and in general the room was not cleaned very well. We were in town for an event and literally just slept and left the next morning, overall it served its purpose.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jul 2026
Deloria
The proximity to our event was great. Overall cleanliness was barely okay. Carpets were stained and not vacuumed well. Bathroom floors were not cleaned well either. Microwave handle was broken and the hair dryer didn’t work. Room had a musty smell.
From a notice on the elevators, it appears this might be a weekly or nightly rental at times with the people asked to leave for the busy weekend events in the area.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2026
Kay
Vending machine did not work and they will not refund any money put in, or assist with what was bought.

Trash can in our room had not been changed during housekeeping and previous guest’s discarded food was still in the trash can when we got there.

Shower stopper was completely removed and sitting atop the shower and bolt hanging out on the floor.

Bathroom drain was clogged up getting there and never drained during our stay.
2/10
Poor
24 Jul 2026
Telly
The staff was nice enough. However, their friendliness doesn’t make up for this place being a DUMP. Stay away.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jul 2026
Jack
Had a musty odor and the carpet needs ripped out
4/10
Poor
24 Jul 2026
Amber
First room handle broke on toilet. Next room smelled terrible, carpet was so gross my socks were black after a couple minutes, burn holes in chair, lights broke in bathroom, one pillow case was yellow, the rooms are not very clean. I felt dirty and I’m the least picky person I know
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jul 2026
Erin
The front desk was SO nice and made us feel welcome, but the hotel needs updates.
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
18 Jul 2026
Ira
Hair on my comforter, no soap the shower pressure was very week I was so uncomfortable
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2026
Rebecca
Room was clean. Not really a suite. Only two chairs, no dishes or pans or even silverware. And, even though it states full breakfast- they gave us a slip when we checked in the said no breakfast. A good place to pull off the highway and sleep. Without gps, we would have NEVER found it in the dark. The was no signage
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Antoinette
Clean room and friendly staff
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
06 Jul 2026
Coleman
No commrnt
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Kenneth
This place is long in the tooth, but the rates reflect that. The beds are still comfortable, the kitchens work. Just bring the stuff you know you'll need and you will be fine. The staff is friendly and the long term guests are pleasant as well.
Self
4/10
Poor
04 Jul 2026
Asma
I couldn’t sleep with all cockroaches over my head
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2026
beth
The bed was very uncomfortable and squeaked every time you moved. The bathroom sink was partially off the wall and the toilet was very sluggish.
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2026
Nicole
Travelers Beware!!! I booked a room with two double beds through my Expedia app. The property gave me a room with one (single) bed and a couch that was so filthy and full of brown stains my dog would not sleep on it. The pictures of the rooms on the internet are not actually what the rooms look like. I told the man at the front I booked a room with double beds. He claimed that was the last room available. I told him since they did not deliver on the correct room I booked there would be no other choice but to cancel my reservation and I wanted a refund. The Expedia associate also got the managers email and told mainstays to refund my money. So the next day when the manager got back instead of refunding me, she debited more money from my account!! Yet mainstays still does not believe they are in the wrong even telling Expedia they offered me another room, which is a lie. Not only is this property (employees) dishonest, it is very nasty! There were roaches crawling all over the ground and walls of the entrance. Do not waste your time and money on this property!!!
Family
2/10
Poor
09 Jun 2026
CATRINA
Very unsanitary!! Left over food in the freezer, dirty dishes were in the dishwasher, used box of tissue in the bathroom, molded shower curtain and, pubic hairs in the shower!!!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Lisa
We booked this last minute and honestly didn't think it was going to be that great. I was totally surprised. Hotel was in good condition, clean and the staff were very friendly. It wasn't on a main road so it was quiet. Definitely would stay there again.
Family
4/10
Poor
02 Jun 2026
Melissa
The room was smell awful. There was food in the corner behind the door. There was black stuff in the corner of the bathroom floor. It had bugs
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2026
Kenneth
Room was clean.
2/10
Poor
24 May 2026
MATTHEW
It was so bad. Not clean, first room out of 3 they gave me someone else's room and walking them
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
17 May 2026
MARIA
Hotel que le falta mucho mantenimiento y el servicio muy mal
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 May 2026
Hershel
Bad smell and dirty. Front desk was nice, but couldn’t help. Tried to contact manager, but couldn’t.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 May 2026
JENNIFER A
Our sheets were stained, they were clean just dark stains on white sheets. We had to get new towels everyday, we only stayed here for 3 days so not long term
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Melody
We enjoyed our stay very much
The staff was very helpful and friendly
The hotel’s location was awesome
We would definitely recommend staying here
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Kenneth
Room was clean bedwas comfortable. Cook top worked. Big refrigerator.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
Patricia
Great staff. Nice room
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2026
Julie
The location was a little hard to find but the staff was super friendly and helpful. Our room could have used a little better cleaning. Looked like there were coffee stains on the floor of the kitchen, and there were food/drink items left in the refrigerator. The upper lock was cracked on the door, so not sure how well it would have held up if someone tried to break into our room, but unfortunately we did not notice until very late in the evening with an already sleeping child.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2026
GREGORY
Wasn’t expecting much based on the price but the staff was very helpful. If you are staying on a budget, this place fits the bill
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
Kenneth
Friendly staff, the kitchens and air conditioning work. Decent bed.
4/10
Poor
18 Apr 2026
Catherine
This property needed a major cleaning and update. There was rarely anyone at the front desk so did not feel very secure. Add the fact that our toilet's water was HOT and legit heated the toilet and the entire bathroom and it was just an interesting experience. Would NOT book again. You get what you pay for here.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Melissa
Staff was very well knowledgeable , pleasant and respectful to work with will stay there when visiting my hometown again
Mrs Melissa Futrell
Family
4/10
Poor
12 Apr 2026
Michael
The dish washer had standing water with mold and had a foul smell.
Friends
4/10
Poor
12 Apr 2026
Lorena
My door was broken I didn’t feel safe at all could barely get into or out of the room with out fighting the door
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
12 Apr 2026
Gabrielle
There were multiple problems with my room. I have pictures to prove everything. I did not go to the front about anything because when I checked in they were telling another customer all rooms were filled and I knew they would not be able to switch me to a better room and I did not have time to book at a different hotel. When I walked in the room it smelled. After inspection I think it was the chair near the window. The floor at the kitchen was so sticky my shoes were sticking to it. I had to “mop” it with a towel and it obviously hadn’t been mopped in a while. There was sticky stuff on door knobs, walls, fridge, bathroom cabinet. There was a large cockroach I had to kill near AC unit. Another small one in the bathroom. The bathroom sink wouldn’t drain. The bathroom floor nasty and hadn’t been mopped. The pillows were all half the size of a normal pillow. The AC was not working properly and wouldn’t regulate the temperature. None of these things are acceptable and if I had a different option on not staying there I would have.
2/10
Poor
09 Apr 2026
Rahul
This was the most disgusting stay we ever had!
The sink and toilet was clogged for the entire stay and the front desk gave me the plunger to do it myself while the room service was supposed to do it! There was a live cockroach on the AC unit. The whole room was stinking with a funny smell like poop especially in kitchen area. Our room was 105. The wall behind the comod had dried poop splattered on the wall. The shower head was rusted. We were very disappointed with the stay. Expedia.com you need to visit property before giving them ratings!
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
08 Apr 2026
Tatiana
You get what you pay for
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2026
Kenneth
Air conditioning worked well. Microwave, cook top, and disposal worked.
Self
2/10
Poor
03 Apr 2026
Kirk
Absolutely terrible hotel. No breakfast, no coffee, and watch them because they will charge your credit card on file for no reason.
Self
4/10
Poor
02 Apr 2026
kieara
Sheets were dirty
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Anthony
Room was to small yet it was clean.
4/10
Poor
30 Mar 2026
David
Avoid this property. If you’re considering staying here be prepared for a subpar experience.
4/10
Poor
29 Mar 2026
Michelle
AC did not work, room was 82 degrees most of our stay. Room was basic and clean, but most fixtures were old. There was never a person at the front desk. Will not stay here again.
2/10
Poor
29 Mar 2026
Nichole
Between our group, we had 4 rooms. Here are the following issues:
1. Front desk at check in, dude was a jerk.
2. Rooms we booked were NOT the rooms we received. 4 people…we were given 1 bed. He would not fix it.
3. Asked for extra pillows and blankets to try and make the 1 bed situation work, he told us no. “Make your own” is what we were told with towels.
4. Toilet wouldn’t flush in one room.
5. All rooms were dirty.
6. Air in one room didn’t work. It was 86 degrees and wouldn’t cool.
7. Shower didn’t stay hot. Would go hot and cold for the entire duration of shower.
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2026
Manny
Solid room but I'm not thrilled with the no cleaning the room policy unless you're there for more than a week
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Mar 2026
Windye
N/A
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Michelle
Clean room very spacious for a solo traveler
Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Mar 2026
monique
The bed mattress was too hard. Very safe environment.
Self
2/10
Poor
23 Mar 2026
Lakiesa
Book here for a night for the concert and couldn’t use the kitchen area at all. The dishwasher was molded and had dishes left in there forever. The smell was horrible. The kitchen rags was all stained. They not wiping down the counters. Where the trash sits all the stuff thrown in the trash is right beside the cabinet. This is a nice building but who ever is cleaning some of these rooms needs training
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
23 Mar 2026
Lafayette
Never again I wouldn't stay there!!
Self
4/10
Poor
23 Mar 2026
Manny
TV in the room didn't work as the cable in the back was broken
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Leander
I had a good experience. The staff was friendly and professional and my room was nice and clean
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
kimberly
Loved it
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Mar 2026
Morgan
Waited 20 mins at front desk to get checked in cause there was no staff; there was no breakfast during breakfast hours; room smelled musty and the water smelled like eggs; bathroom floor was dirty behind the door like someone threw up in the floor; walls were paper thin was woken up at 5am to someone above us banging like rabbits
Friends
4/10
Poor
17 Mar 2026
Bill
Wall very dirty (fluid stains) paint falling off ceiling) carpet not vacuumed etc. Place had an odor. Not very good experience
Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 Mar 2026
Eric
Location was good but walls thin and could hear other guests in the early morning before I was ready to get up. Nothing much to write home about
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
15 Mar 2026
Sarah
It was okay. Our dishwasher was coming out the unit, the people upstairs was loud, and sometimes our toilet wouldn’t flush.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2026
Kenneth
Very convenient location.
2/10
Poor
06 Mar 2026
Jamie
I did not stay
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2026
Rose
Fine room, but the dishwasher was full and non-functional when we arrived.
8/10
Excellent
04 Mar 2026
Gail
Inside of MainStay was clean, except the coffee pot still had old coffee in it. Outside of motel definitely could be cleaned up.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
03 Mar 2026
Grace
This property needs some inside repairs. Our room security lock was broken. Shower head would not work properly and no hot water sometimes. No utensils in the kitchen area. Coffee pot was broken. Needs new mattresses. OLD ONES. elevator was broken. No ice machine . Sorry but we're looking at another place for next year. We've been staying here for 4 yrs, but we will not be back. Location was great for us. We travel for work.
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2026
Michael
Room was clean, bed comfy, a/c worked well. Hot water was actually just warm late in the evening but good and hot the next morning. Front desk staff was excellent
Self
2/10
Poor
25 Feb 2026
Tiffany
When I checked in I was enformed the elevator was broken and had been for about 2 weeks. I was placed on the 3rd floor with no assistance in getting all my luggage up several flights of stairs. The room was filthy and smelled of marijuana. The last 3 days of my stay the hot water was out and the hotel was not sure when it would be fixed. I would not recommend to stay at this hotel. Hopefully new management can come in to improve standards.
Self
2/10
Poor
23 Feb 2026
Charles
I called to make sure they had a 1st floor room when I made the reservation, they didn't when we got there and the elevator was out. They refused to refund my money, I'm disabled and have 2 bad knees and can't do stairs.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Feb 2026
Chris
Spacious room good tv clean room...the elevator being out of order for my whole visit was a nuisance however
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
30 Jan 2026
Curtis
I stay here every time I visit the Raleigh area and this is the first time I had an awful experience. The room smelled like cigarette smoke, the room was also all slanted so everything felt like you were going to slide. All of the tiles in the bathroom were cracked. In the bathroom I was only given one towel, which was fine since it was a one night stay and my husband didn’t need a shower. Not sure wha happened but the room we were in (324) should not be rented out. By the time we got in after the hockey game I was exhausted as I am disabled and just wanted sleep. I’d hope we were not sat in this room due to having a service dog and I have never been put in a room this awful when the normal woman is there at check in.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jan 2026
Audrey
there were clothes in one of the drawers that were NOT mine. bathroom had hairs on it from previous guest or guests. coffee maker had filter left in from previous guest and coffee pot was dirty and not cleaned. overall was a very dirty room.
Business
4/10
Poor
11 Jan 2026
Rashawn
The plumbing in the bathroom was not working well, the room smelled bad. It smells like they trying to hide the smell of smoke and stink with bleach
2/10
Poor
10 Jan 2026
Ignacio
The room had a weird smell and my wife got an allergic reaction, probably due to the place being pet friendly. And the lack of cleanliness.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Dec 2025
Cecil
I drove all night. Got there at 2:15am and they locked me out and would not check me in because I didn’t get there before 2am.
Self
2/10
Poor
15 Dec 2025
Blaze
Room was extremely dirty, smelled like pizza for our whole stay, and the room keys stopped working every 12 hours.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Dec 2025
Hermela
rooms is okay but the people next to me are very loud all night
Business Family
4/10
Poor
07 Dec 2025
Jessica
The rooms need charger ports for USB cables. We couldn't charge our phones after working an event and we were nearly 3 hours from home. Also, the pillows were uncomfortable, as was the mattress. We had to ask for clean sheets because there were stains on the sheets. Then, we ended up having to change the sheets ourselves. Not a big deal, but the stay lacked any comfort. No trash can or conditioner in the bathroom. Again, not a huge issue, but it would have been nice to have those things.
Business
4/10
Poor
04 Dec 2025
Keosha
All and all if you are looking for an area near the Cary area and you do not want to pay Hilton prices and for those people who are looking for a better bang for your buck I would not steer you from this area or this hotel or extended stay should I say but please do not expect for housekeeping to knock on your door on the daily asking if you need room service do not expect a hot breakfast or a continental breakfast do expect to pay with your credit card or debit card cash app Venmo, PayPal or tap to pay is not allowed there is a fee for your animals or your fur babies whichever you would like to call them if you dirty up the towels where they cannot be used again expect to pay a fee for that and for your sheets or blankets accidents happen so you better figure out how to clean it before you leave. Do not expect the room to be fully stopped with the things that you use at home. There is a Walmart down the street along with a Harris Teeter in Lowe’s and target figure it out from there. Do you expect a $45 late fee if you plan to stay longer so my solution to that is book through the third-party only because you will receive better deals and better discounted rates do not expect the rooms to be cleaned clean them yourself for your comfort. Also have a cell phone the room phones do not work so if there is an emergency, I don’t know what you’re gonna do. Check the beds because my son and I had to change rooms due to the mattress literally sinking in literally
Business_and_leisure Family
4/10
Poor
04 Dec 2025
Keosha
The room has a flatscreen TV that since mountain on the wall, it has a spacious work desk, big enough for a laptop, maybe 3 to 4 monitors and a CPU unit if you want one it comes with a two I flat stove burner. It comes with a microwave, a dishwasher and a full refrigerator. It comes with one sitting or reading chair and air conditioning unit that is ran Old school not a central AC unit that is ran on the wall. It has the system for the AC unit to work on the wall, but it does not you have to physically go press the buttons on the AC unit for it to work. There is a nice full mirror inside of the closet where you can store your clothes and ironing board and an iron. If you so choose to use it they say that they come fully stop with the utensils that you need as if you were at your home away from home, but that is not true. In my particular unit I had 2 cups three forks two spoons three of the black plastic spoons that you get from the dollar store one butter knife, a toaster, one frying pan not deep frying pan but flat frying pan and one pot. They have a coffee machine maker small enough to make one cup in the bathroom. There is a full-size tub toilet a nice vanity mirror and the counter space in the bathroom is plenty enough for one person not too so fellas if you come with your lady don’t expect any counter space you’re better off using the work desk for your things. The kitchen area is kind of separated only by the carpet lining so we’re your queen size bed is
Business_and_leisure Family
4/10
Poor
04 Dec 2025
Keosha
I do understand that business is business and it is strictly financial. A part of my business is also traveling to different hotels and providing people with the truth about different hotels in the North Carolina area and what to honestly expect from the hotels past the pictures I am also providing advice to single mothers, single fathers and families who are in transition And showing them the best areas to stay and how to get a bang for your book since times are hard for everyone due to the change in the economy. I tell my daughter always be careful of the people that you entertain or meet because you never know who they work for or what they’re working for the hotel or extended stay is equipped with the following amenities. Please read the next comment for the amenities and the truth about the way they actually look I can say with the amount of money that they’re making with a hotel being priced at $84.99 a night with tax they should be able to find a vendor that could provide people with muffins, bananas, apples, crescent, rolls, something simple just to give back to the people that put into them. Your business is always the people first at the rate that this location is going I don’t foresee it lasting long if changes are not made. i’m not quite sure who the regional manager is of this site but I’m very good at finding out the information that I need when you are staying at these type of establishments make sure you read the fine print cross your T’s and dot your eyes
Business_and_leisure Family
4/10
Poor
04 Dec 2025
Keosha
I would have to say the staff the older gentleman with the gray hair I’m not for sure with his name is, but he was very helpful. Also, the young lady with the dreads or locks was very helpful soft spoken, and very sweet. My issue came in with the young lady that was or is the manager, I guess She seemed to be lacking communication with her staff, the young lady with the red hair seemed to be sweet, but did the bare minimum I would ask for the large trash bags and she will always give me the small ones not big enough to clean anything. I asked her for a broom one night to be able to clean my room or sweeten my room she gave me a broken broom and broken dustpan. She didn’t seem to wanna do anything except for sitting in the chair, which is fine whenever I asked for clean linen, she would always be missing something like the mattress covering or the quilt that came with the blanket because the rooms got very cold. I never exchanged my towels cause I always washed them at their laundry site. So I would rewash my own towels that they provided and occasionally I will go to my trunk and get my own towels that I bought laundry facility a bit pricey 225 will really 250 to wash and dry the Spanish lady that worked at night very sweet never had an issue out of her. The manager not really fond of. She has curly hair. No real communication with her staff. She would tell me oh I’m not gonna charge you to $45 late fee and then till the girl with the red hair oh, she’s charging me either way
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
Bernadette
Very clean
Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Nov 2025
Jessica
The room was extremely dirty , and told the front desk unfortunately since it was the weekend they had limited availability. I paid in advance so to get the refund and find another spot would have been even more of an inconvenience due to how long refunds take . There were toe nail clippings by sofa , I chased a roach from out from under the bed , and there was balls of dust and left over legos from previous guest from who knows how long ago .
I showed the front desk and they said the exterminator just came - I was advised that someone would come by and clean the room and bring more towels but that never happened and I sent my son to the front desk at a late hour he rang bell and no one came so we just made due with what we had . Very disappointed at our stay -and we’ve stayed here before
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
23 Nov 2025
Jessica
The room was very very dirty and even when I mentioned to the front staff of toe nail clippings and cockroach that I killed because it scurried out from the bed - I was told that they just had an exterminator come …
The bed was not clean underneath and the walls were dirty as well . I used my key points for the first night and extended stay and the second night is when I noticed everything .
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Nov 2025
Katie
The staff was extremely pleasant and friendly.. but the rooms however needed some tlc. They need someone to go in and do a good deep clean in the hotel. The hotel room had an odor that wasn’t pleasant and the rust on the shower head. And the toilet didn’t seem like it wanted to flush.. and they need to change the breakfast option on their website because they do not serve it anymore
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2025
Kenneth
Lovely staff. Clean. Kitchen utensils were kind of random. Not the best internet service.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Keosha
Yes
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Shawana
Clean room. Upgrades. Pleasant staff
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2025
Justin
Rooms are clean and good for a cheaper option
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
12 Nov 2025
Cynthia
Room smelled, bugs in room, room was dirty, bedding and shower curtain was dirty and I would like a refund.
Business_and_leisure Family
2/10
Poor
11 Nov 2025
Jacqueline
The room air conditioner didn’t work. Second room smelled like wet dog. Third room smelled like dog. The floors were dirty and food and garbage by the night stand. Keys half worked in the doors.
Business
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
Angelle
Clean room just older
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
09 Nov 2025
Jeremy
Dirty room. Nice staff
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
08 Nov 2025
Stephanie
The building smelled like rotten fish, the sink was stomped up and wouldn’t drain, the shower head was covered in rust or filth, there were stains on the bed covers and sheets
Business Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Oct 2025
ashton
Had roaches killed two IN MY ROOM! shower curtain not clean refrigerator out dated dishwasher dirty the staff was nice but I wouldn’t recommend staying here at all ! 100%truth October 2025
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2025
Danielle
There was construction being done so a bit noisy. Checkout at 12pm was a plus.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
20 Oct 2025
Melissa
I hate to leave this review because we stayed here in aDec. 2024 and had not one complaint. But this time thefloors weren’t clean. Debris in the corners on the floor. The bed felt like an air mattress. My niece stayed in another room and the bathroom light didn’t work. My microwave was broken so I went to my niece room to heat my sandwich. Not sure if I will book here again.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Charles
Had to wait 15mins for soneone to check us in....room was not up to par...floors dirty
Partner
2/10
Poor
18 Oct 2025
Isabelle
B
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
18 Oct 2025
Kim
The floors were nasty my feet were sliding across the room noisy above me someone entered my room while I was in there I didn’t feel safe or comfortable it had an odor throughout the building will not return back to that hotel again
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
15 Oct 2025
Nakeva
The heater sounds like a transfer truck running, the refrigerator sounded like it was going to take off running any moment. When the heater turns off it goes boom. The top of the fridge was dirty and it was bugs in the carpet not sure what kind and the sink look like it was going to fall off the wall at any moment.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
15 Oct 2025
Talisha

Horrible

Bathroom floor was dirty and the light was so dim that we had to use our cell phones for lighting to shower.
Host at front desk was very unconcerned with my complaint and didn’t try to accommodate me in any way simply told me they would let maintenance know!
Friends_and_family Family

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MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary
1020 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, United States

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