This is an old motel that has been remodeled into a hip property. Although the room was small it was very nice & had what we needed. I especially appreciated the bright lights in the bathroom, the non-slip decals on the tub floor, and FREE PARKING. We could easily walk to restaurants in the area.

No elevator. I could have used a luggage rack as there was nowhere to put your suitcase but on the floor. I was very excited about the magnifying mirror in the bathroom until I realized you had to be six foot tall to use it. If you are a light sleeper I recommend ear plugs as it is a city location with traffic noise, sirens, etc. I did see that you can request a noise machine from the front desk which is a very good idea! Rate seemed expensive for what you get but it was cheaper than anything else in the area.

The staff was great - friendly and helpful with recommendations for local things to do and places to eat. It's a great location for walking throughout downtown Raleigh. Very fun vibe as an updated motor lodge. The cocktail lounge was well-provisioned with a nice patio. Free and easy parking ... it's a motor lodge!

Nothing really to complain about ... the exterior hallways could use some refreshing but I think that is likely more about the heat/weather. That said, the lounge, bar, and rooms were clean, tidy and fresh.

What a gem! So glad I found this place and decided to stay here rather than in any of the bigger downtown hotels. I don’t think I have ever had a warmer, more welcoming reception at any hotel - Anna at the front desk was just wonderful, and everyone else that I encountered was super friendly, too. Loved the retro look, the lounge and patio are fantastic, great coffee in the morning, squeaky clean room with a very (!) comfortable bed. On top of that, the location is hard to beat, I could walk everywhere, felt entirely safe (a concern for women traveling solo), and even though the hotel sits off a busy three lane street, there were no noise issues whatsoever. Recommendations for breakfast places were spot on, too. Oh, and free parking on the premises, in downtown. The Longleaf will definitely be my first choice in Raleigh from now on!

What’s not to like???

The Longleaf was the perfect locationn for a quick trip to Raleigh to see a concert at the Red Hat Ampitheater with my daughter. The staff was AMAZING! The moment we checked in the staff was exceptional. We asked for a photo of our concert outfits, recommendatons for breakfast and a nice conversation with my complimentary Counter Culture coffee in the morning. The room was cute! Loved the tie dye robe, the Malin-Goetz toiletries and the wonderful bed! The soda in the mini fridge was perfect for our after concert refreshment. The shower was a dream!

My only complaint was with the fixtures in the bathroom. The toilet seat was a little wonky and the towel holder was a little loose. They were both useable but out of place in the stellar room.

I like picking places that are “different”. You guys offered cool snacks and drinks. The bathroom was clean and the housekeeping staff did a great job of paying special attention to their job, including even making a cool design on the bath tissue. (I didn’t have cash with me to leave for them and I always make a point to do this but I promise I will make it up to them next time if you will tell me who cleaned room 36 so I can take care of them, please!! Real talk, please. You have my email.)

It was a bummer the ice machine was out of order but that’s life and things happen. Not a dealbreaker:)

Its not often that I rate all categories as exceptional, but at Longleaf this applies. The old motel has been refurbished beautifully, and it feels like you're stepping back into the late 1950's when you walk in. The attention to detail in the lounge and lobby is fantastic. Maybe its childhood nostalgia, but I expect it is a lot more than that. My visit was for business, but I definitely want to come back for a leisure weekend.

I had to leave. Also I would love it if some breakfast options were added in the morning, maybe baked goods to go with the latte.

It was a nice, clean room with an excellent bed. The bathroom was clean and more than adequate. The Lighting was good. The carpets were clean and fresh. The fifty-inch Samsung television had excellent channel selection. The hotel staff was very accommodating and made me feel welcome.

The steps from the second floor to the ground floor are an exposed not too well lighted area. Older visitors might have difficulty going up and down in the dark or at dusk.

We stayed in the Westin last Christmas in Time Square last year, visiting family, Longleaf Hotel was nicer than the Westin, although it is not a towering building, the rooms were bright and lovely, very clean, quiet, and easily accessible to many downtown area spots. The staff were kind, coffee was wonderful, the lounge and bar were charming and warm.

Nothing was wrong with my stay

I was immensely impressed by The Longleaf. The staff were SO kind, helpful and quick to answer any questions I had. The property is beautiful, with it being so close to the highway I was initially worried about safety, but the hotel has so many measures in place, I felt incredibly safe and secure.

I have zero complaints! My remote wasn't working at first and I called the front desk and someone immediately came to the room to fix it.

Such attention paid to period details with modern touches. Love that the 1960s property wasn't torn down, but reimagined as this cool and modern space. Plenty of free parking. Comfortable beds. A NA mini-bar in the room with sodas, water, and North Carolina-made snacks that were actually really well-priced. Room in the fridge for a small box of leftovers or some breakfast, too. (Though you could also purchase pastries from a local awesome bakery in the Lounge!) A filtered water dispenser in the hallways (ice provided was small bags in a slightly broken freezer drawer).

Part of the renovation included switching the room doors to an inside hallway, which is great for security (hallways only accessed via key card) but unfortunately, it's extremely loud. If someone was having a conversation in the hallway, you could hear every word clearly. The hotel provided earplugs but even with them, I was awakened a couple of times in the night. If you're sensitive to doors slamming, talking, stomping feet, this may be a concern.