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An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cityscape.

A multi-level hotel interior with a staircase, guest access doors, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a leather sofa, green chairs, a wooden reception desk, and a bar area.

A modern interior with wooden shelves, a red booth seating area, and pendant lighting.

1. The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 2.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Candun

฿5,008

฿5,671 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lounge area with curved black seating, a central tree, and a city view through large windows.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, string lights, and a city view.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a city view through large windows.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a central brick fireplace.

2. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 2.8 km from Free Expression Tunnel

aloria

฿6,491

฿7,351 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a city view.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, including sofas and chairs, and two street lamps.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 3.1 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Corey

฿6,447

฿7,301 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold cutlery, and floral centerpieces.

A restaurant with wooden walls and tables set for dining.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large pillars, and a modern ceiling design.

4. Raleigh Marriott City Center

Downtown Raleigh, 3.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

brandon wade

฿6,161

฿6,977 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern interior with a long bar area, seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a decorative wall with vertical elements.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city skyline.

5. The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Southwest Raleigh, 2.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Ferdinand

฿7,220

฿8,177 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and bar area with stools.

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fireplace, and a city view at dusk.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for AC Hotels Marriott.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Glenwood South, 2.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Kevin

฿6,978

฿7,903 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and illuminated signage.

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 2.8 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Karin

฿6,241

฿7,068 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and hanging lights.

A bar area with a brick wall, bar stools, a counter with a cash register, and a large chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Sheraton sign, a courtyard with seating, and a modern building adjacent to it.

8. Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 3 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Markivus

฿5,039

฿5,707 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

An outdoor patio with a barbecue grill and seating area.

A kitchen counter with a blender, a cutting board with fruit, a bowl of strawberries, a glass, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, a bar counter with stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Southwest Raleigh, 4.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Timothy

฿4,306

฿4,876 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A two-story house with a front porch, a central staircase, and a brick foundation.

A bright, modern interior with white chairs, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a dining area in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

10. Guest House Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh, 3.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

฿6,185

฿7,005 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A grocery store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a sign indicating 'The Market'.

A swimming pool with chairs and a changing room.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a large island with a sink.

11. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

12.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Lynn

฿6,227

฿7,052 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern reception area with a wooden counter, a large wall with text, and a vending machine.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of a landscaped area, surrounded by chairs and a lifeguard stand.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

12. Springhill Suites By Marriott Raleigh Garner

Southeast Raleigh, 10.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Sandra

฿5,038

฿5,705 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and string lights.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A snack display area with shelves of various snacks and a refrigerated section.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

North Hills, 6.3 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Renee

฿5,090

฿5,764 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A buffet area with various food options, a coffee station, and a glass partition.

A modern lobby with leather chairs, a round wooden table, and a central light fixture.

A modern kitchen area with a central island, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a variety of snacks and condiments on the shelves.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

6.3 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Isaiah

฿4,845

฿5,487 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a view of a sunset over a forested area.

A hotel pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a decorative glass sculpture, and a fireplace in the background.

A lobby with a central round table surrounded by armchairs, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement.

15. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

9.8 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Ben

฿11,402

฿12,913 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern lobby with a green arch, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a large plant.

An indoor swimming pool with a central water feature, seating areas, and a modern ceiling design.

An outdoor patio with stone flooring, yellow and gray patterned sofas, a round table, and string lights.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 5.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Dawn

฿4,074

฿4,614 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, yellow chairs, and a dining table.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a seating area with a counter in the background.

A modern indoor space with multiple seating areas, including round tables and chairs, and a counter with a menu board.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh North I-540

Northeast Raleigh, 12.5 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Kimberly

฿3,368

฿3,814 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio with a brick fire pit, seating, and string lights.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with seating options including sofas, chairs, and hanging chairs.

A breakfast area with a counter, stools, and a display of food items.

18. Tru By Hilton Raleigh Garner

12 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Vanessa

฿3,232

฿3,660 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Hyatt Place hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot in front.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a wooden partition, and large windows.

A modern reception area with a curved desk, a beverage cooler, and a seating area with a lamp and decorative items.

A bar area with a counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

19. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Southwest Raleigh, 6.1 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Dani

฿4,273

฿4,839 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious bar area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and a television.

A bar area with a sign reading "The Nook Bar," featuring a counter with bottles and a menu, surrounded by four bar stools with cushioned seats.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a red umbrella, and string lights.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

7 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Samuel

฿3,613

฿4,092 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Free Expression Tunnel

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Longleaf Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,167 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 448 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 772 reviews	View
Raleigh Marriott City Center	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 575 reviews	View

Top Free Expression Tunnel Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, not noisy. Perfect location! You had to pay for parking which was the only downside"

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

8/10 Good

"Good"

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and we'll kept up new property"

Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

10/10 Excellent

"Nicest welcoming staff. Lovely patio and clean. A little dated but charming and perfect! Thank you Donavon and Jocelyn!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good"

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The surroundings were secluded and peaceful but the hotel was close to shopping and other attractions. The interior, breakfast, ping pong, exercise room. We'll be back soon just for the peace of it."

AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

8/10 Good

"My stay was okay overall, but there were several service issues. When I arrived at the hotel, the front desk staff had difficulty finding my reservation, and it took quite a while to resolve. Eventually, I was given cards for complimentary breakfast the following morning for both myself and the person I was traveling with, as I had booked two rooms. The following day, by 2:00 PM, my room still had not been cleaned. I had to call housekeeping to request that my room be serviced. I feel that daily room cleaning should be provided without guests having to call and request it. After my room was cleaned, I noticed that housekeeping had not left soap in my bathroom. I called Guest Services, but after waiting for more than an hour, nothing was done. I had to call again before someone finally came to bring the soap. I also noticed that the other room I had booked had items provided that were not left in my room, such as shoe-care items and cotton swabs. I would expect the same basic amenities to be provided consistently in both rooms. Overall, there were several avoidable service issues during my stay. I hope the hotel improves its housekeeping and front-desk service."

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Raleigh Little Theater

8.6/10 (16 reviews)

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WRAL Azalea Gardens

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Raleigh Rose Garden

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

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Pullen Park

8.6/10 (33 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Free Expression Tunnel?

Free Expression Tunnel is located in Raleigh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 41 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Free Expression Tunnel?

Aloft by Marriott Raleigh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Free Expression Tunnel. Another good choice is Kasa Village District Raleigh, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Free Expression Tunnel?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Free Expression Tunnel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Free Expression Tunnel, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Free Expression Tunnel.

What can I see and do near Free Expression Tunnel?

Study the collections at CAM Raleigh, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences or North Carolina Museum of Art. Raleigh Little Theater, Joel Lane Museum House and North Carolina Executive Mansion are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Red Hat Amphitheater, North Carolina Theatre and Burning Coal Theatre.

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Our top choices for Free Expression Tunnel hotels

1. The Longleaf Hotel

2. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

4. Raleigh Marriott City Center

5. The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

8. Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

10. Guest House Raleigh

11. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

12. Springhill Suites By Marriott Raleigh Garner

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

15. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

16. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh North I-540

18. Tru By Hilton Raleigh Garner

19. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

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Top Free Expression Tunnel Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Other attractions near Free Expression Tunnel

Village District

William Neal Reynolds Coliseum

Raleigh Little Theater

WRAL Azalea Gardens

Raleigh Rose Garden

Theatre in the Park

Pullen Park

Gregg Museum of Art & Design

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