Raleigh Marriott City Center
Located a short four-minute walk from Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on the campus of Shaw University, the Raleigh Marriott City Center stands in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Guests can dine inside the Posta Tuscan Grille restaurant or energize at the Starbucks coffee shop, and visitors who mix work with play can make use of the full-service business center and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. The hotel also has a fitness center and an indoor pool and whirlpool for exercise and relaxation.
Room amenities include Internet access, 37-inch plasma screen television, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing board, luxurious bedding with thick mattress and fluffy pillows and complimentary morning newspaper.
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-833-1120
marriott.com
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Less than three blocks from the Shaw University campus, the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel is a leisurely walk from area sights such as the state capitol, museums and restaurants. The maple-trimmed hotel is smoke free throughout and offers guests meeting spaces, a restaurant and lounge for connecting and dining, plus an on-site fitness center with heated pool and Jacuzzi offers invigorating workouts. Dry cleaning and local transportation can be arranged as well.
Room amenities include the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, flat-panel LCD television, hair dryer, wireless high-speed Internet access, alarm clock/radio and work desk.
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 South Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-834-9900
sheraton.com
Clarion Hotel State Capital
Nestled in the beating heart of Raleigh's city government area and just a few minutes' walk from the campus of Shaw University, the Clarion Hotel State Capital is close to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh Convention Center and North Carolina State University. A panoramic view of the entire city is offered to guests in the Top of the Tower restaurant on the 20th floor, giving diners an eyeful as they sample a menu thick with Southern flair. The 100 percent nonsmoking hotel features a business center with copy and fax services and fully featured exercise room.
Room amenities include free high-speed Internet, complimentary morning newspaper, iron and ironing board, voice mail, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer and cable television.
Clarion Hotel State Capital
320 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603-1786
919-832-0501
clarionhotel.com
Article Written By Eirik Ott
Eirik Ott is a professional performance poet, freelance writer, graphic designer, Apple Computer enthusiast and photographer. Since graduating from Chico State University with a degree in journalism in 2000, he has written for newspapers and magazines such as "The Reno Gazette-Journal," "The Austin American-Statesman," "Bust Magazine" and "Poets & Writers Magazine." He is based in Austin, Texas.
