Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina, as well as the state's second largest city. Known as the "City of the Oaks," Raleigh offers beautiful boutique hotels nestled within the foliage of old oak trees, just a short distance from downtown. Most boutique hotels in the area take advantage of Raleigh's rich history, preferring to offer guests antique furniture and bath fixtures to help transform your visit into a glimpse of another era.
The Velvet Cloak Inn is a boutique hotel nestled in Raleigh, offering amenities such as boat rentals, a barbershop, Baron's Lounge & Bar, a business center, fishing, golf, and an indoor heated pool. Beds are tripled-sheeted and TVs are in every room. If you desire a longer stay, you may wish to reserve a villa, which is a transformed condominium in downtown Raleigh that can be as large as a 2,400-square-foot apartment within a gated community. Reservations can only be made via telephone.
Velvet Cloak Inn
1505 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-828-0333
velvetcloakinn.com
A winner of the 2007 Best of CitySearch for Best Hotel, this Victorian-era home in the historic Oakwood area is within walking distance to downtown Raleigh. The Polk Room is the largest of the six rooms, featuring a king size bed and Victorian furnishings, with an antique tub and shower. The Linden Room is on the ground floor for easy access and features a king size bed as well with an antique desk and large windows. The bathroom has a dual walk-in shower and vanity. The Pell Room has a queen size bed, an antique tub and a second-story balcony. The Lane Room features a queen size sleigh bed, and the East Room has two twins. Both have private bathrooms with antique tubs and showers. Finally, the Elm Room has a queen size bed with a modern bathroom. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
The Oakwood Inn
411 North Bloodworth Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-832-9712
OakwoodInnBB.com
Located just off of Hillsborough Street, the Cameron Park Inn is within walking distance to downtown Raleigh. This boutique hotel is secluded at the same time, being within Cameron Park itself. The inn was built in 1912, and there is an English garden on the grounds. There are five rooms available, all with either a queen or king size bed. All rooms include a private bath with shower and a full breakfast.
Cameron Park Inn
211 Groveland Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-835-2171
cameronparkinn.com
