Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Reviews of The Longleaf Hotel

2.5 out of 5
The Longleaf Hotel
300 N Dawson St, Raleigh, NC

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 613 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 613 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 613 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 613 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 613 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rojelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from AGM on May 21, 2024
Thank you for the review! We hope to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restoration was done very well and the hotel is in a great spot. Staff made everything easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from AGM on May 19, 2024
We're so happy you enjoyed the restoration that our staff was so accommodating! We look forward to hosting you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about the hotel and the vibe it presented.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from AGM on May 14, 2024
Thanks so much for the review Lori! We hope to host you again soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and kind!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from GM on May 13, 2024
We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with our friendly staff! Thank you for the feedback.

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from AGM on May 8, 2024
Thank you for the kind review! We hope to host you again soon!

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Longleaf was located close to downtown and to places we could walk to. I liked the décor and bar. Since the hotel is a retro hotel the rooms are a little small but other than that we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from GM on May 6, 2024
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our central location, décor, and bar. We appreciate your feedback on the room size and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is adorable. The staff was extrememly friendly and helpful. Their lounge served amazing drinks and snacks. It is located downtown so it was a short walk from the venue of the event we were attending. I was worried about the noise level based on other reviews but that was not an issue at all. Very quiet outside and inside the hotel. Key acces to all exterior doors so no safety issues either.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on May 6, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled you found our hotel adorable and enjoyed our friendly staff, amazing drinks, and snacks. It's great to hear you appreciated our convenient downtown location and our efforts to maintain a quiet and safe environment. We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the best place I've stayed in a long time. The staff is amazing and the hotel is clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 30, 2024
Thank you so much Jessica! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and can't wait to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the vintage feel of this resort while having modern amenities. They offer thoughtful additions in your room and cute aesthetics at a fair room rate. We highly recommend it! Was a cure stay for our anniversary 💕
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 30, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the rooms and look forward to hosting you again soon!

8/10 Good

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property and staff were fantastic!! The only issue was its noisy if you are staying on the outside rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 24, 2024
Thanks for your review! We're thrilled you enjoyed our property and staff. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 24, 2024
Thank you for the review! Please let us know if you have any specific feedback from you stay.

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The young woman who attends the front desk went out of her way to make things difficult, to make a point, or to teach us a lesson. She made us feel like we were unwelcome and that merely our presence, was putting her out. Example, our key was turned off well before checkout, but they also stopped answering the phones when ppl needed to check out, I spent so much time trying to get a hold of her, I now needed a late checkout. However, as soon as I finally got back in to my room, she showed up and gave us a good “talking to” for not requesting a late checkout… although, we wouldn’t have, had our key not been turned off and the phones turned off. When we spoke to her about late check out, she said we needed to be out by 1, but immediately went to the front desk, called the room, pretended we never had the conversation, and we MUST return to the front desk. So, although we were trying to pack up and leave, we went to the front desk, and she tried to charge us for a full night… My husband was so upset by how far she went out of her way to make things difficult and uncomfortable, he refused to even walk by the office when we were finally getting picked up to head to the office. This is clearly a case of someone who has created a sense of the staff vs the customer. Post pandemic customer service where the business has chosen to be us vs them. Creating problems where there are none. Lovely hotel and staff… bar is stellar. This person is not cut out for a customer facing role.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 23, 2024
We are truly sorry for the distress caused during your check out and that the events negated your otherwise positive experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will be taking immediate action. We have thoroughly investigated the incidents and plan to provide additional training for our staff member, review our policies, and reinforce our commitment to exceptional customer service. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to regain your trust in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Longleaf Hotel is a very charming boutique hotel with an excellent bar and in a great location. Parking is easy and the rooms are simple, but clean, quaint and ample. I was always intrigued by the place when I lived in downtown Raleigh. Now that I’ve moved away, but will regularly visit, I definitely plan to stay at Longleaf again and again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 28, 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you found Longleaf Hotel to be charming, convenient, and cozy during your stay. We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere and it's fantastic to know that we've left a lasting impression on you. We can't wait to welcome you back again and again whenever you're in town. Your kind words mean the world to us!

10/10 Excellent

April, bowling green

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from GM on May 13, 2024
Thanks for the stellar review! We're thrilled you had a 5-star experience with us. Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all super nice and helpful. Anna checked us in and was very welcoming. Bar staff were knowledgable and friendly. Room was cute and clean. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 23, 2024
Glad to hear you had such a fantastic stay! Sounds like Anna and the rest of the team hit the hospitality jackpot. We'll keep the welcome mat out for your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Bianka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and value for money are both great, the property is nicely renovated, bed is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on May 6, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed our great location, value for money, and comfortable beds. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 18, 2024
Thank you for the kind review! We hope to host you again soon!

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 16, 2024
Thank you so much! We had a blast hosting you in Raleigh!

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though in a rather busy part of the city and just off a busy roadway, the motel has managed to make the site feel cozy and posh through a mixture of plants, architecture and signage—it was a very comfortable night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from GM on Apr 15, 2024
We're thrilled to hear you found our hotel cozy and posh despite its location! Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another comfortable stay soon.

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at the Longleaf. Check-in was quick and desk staff was friendly and helpful. Room was great - clean and comfortable, with cool "minimalist" decor. Road noise was not a problem. The location is great; it's sort of on the edge of downtown, but is very walkable to museums, restaurants, and some shopping. The area has definitely come a very long way over the years (I grew up in Raleigh).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 13, 2024
Thanks a ton for sharing your Longleaf love! We're thrilled you had a blast and found our minimalist vibe to your liking. Here's to more museum-hopping, restaurant-exploring adventures in our ever-evolving Raleigh!

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on May 6, 2024
Thank you for the perfect rating! We're thrilled you had a fantastic experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Fayetteville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the “Dreamville 2024” 2-day concert. It was a 30 minute walk to the venue, but had free parking and that was invaluable when 100,000 people came to Raleigh for the concert! Will recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 9, 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us during Dreamville! We're delighted to hear that our complimentary parking made your experience more convenient. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for future events or visits to Raleigh!

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 5, 2024
Thank you! We hope to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Rosanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GM on Apr 2, 2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience during your stay with us. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and accommodations to all of our guests, and we're delighted that we succeeded in making your stay memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Apr 1, 2024
Thank you for the kind review Marissa! We look forward to welcoming you again :)

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love that they are providing a unique hotel experience. Enjoyed the complimentary locally roasted coffee in the morning and the lounge had great cocktails and ambience in the evening. Welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Mar 26, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words! We hope to host you again soon at The Longleaf Hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GM on Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that our staff provided friendly and helpful service during your stay. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Roya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, comfy bed, coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GM on Mar 25, 2024
We're glad you enjoyed our convenient location, comfy beds, and morning coffee! Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GM on Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for choosing our hotel and for the five-star review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean facility with spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Mar 23, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review! We hope to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great boutique hotel in Raleigh close to downtown. The lounge is also fun with a cool vibe and great drinks. The staff was friendly and were truly interested in making my stay a good one. Treat yourself to this non-chain hotel at a really good price.
Response from AGM on Mar 19, 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! It warms our hearts to hear that you enjoyed your time at our boutique hotel in Raleigh. Our team takes great pride in providing a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring our guests feel right at home. We're thrilled to know that you found our lounge to be fun with a cool vibe and delicious drinks. It was our pleasure to make your stay a memorable one, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful experience. Treat yourself indeed, and we'll be here to make it just as wonderful as the first time!

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms themselves weren’t anything super fancy but seemed clean enough. Location was perfect. Free drip coffee in the morning and option to purchase pastries. Bar open at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Mar 18, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our friendly and helpful staff made your stay enjoyable. While our rooms may not be super fancy, we take great pride in ensuring they're clean and comfortable for our guests. It's wonderful to know that our location suited your needs perfectly. And who can resist free drip coffee in the morning and the option for delicious pastries? We're glad you had the chance to experience our bar in the evenings as well. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is close enough to downtown but still comfortably away from all the traffic. Lounge has a nice ambiance and vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Mar 18, 2024
We're delighted to hear that you found our hotel's location to be the perfect balance between convenience and tranquility! Looking forward to welcoming you back for another round of relaxation and good vibes!

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review - we look forward to hosting you again soon!

8/10 Good

Immanuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here to check out the property for fun and it didn’t disappoint. The rooms are basic but very much clean. The lobby bar was amazing and had a very inviting atmosphere. My only gripes are the parking lot can be somewhat tricky to maneuver especially if you’re driving more than a sedan and the water from the sink had a peculiar smell at the start but eventually went away, not a problem with the shower. Overall my stay was great and I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Mar 13, 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun time exploring our property. It's fantastic to know that you found our rooms clean and our lobby bar inviting. We appreciate your feedback about the parking lot and the water, and we'll definitely look into those areas to ensure a smoother experience for our guests in the future. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service just a bit noisy with other tenants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Mar 10, 2024
Hi Amy! Thank you for the feedback! We hope to host you again soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Mar 7, 2024
Thanks for the kind words Richard! We hope to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tej Khahra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on Mar 26, 2024
Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from AGM on Mar 23, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review! We hope to host you again soon!

8/10 Good

NITHI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cute retro hotel! The bed & pillows were so comfy! A close walk to Glenwood & the Warehouse District. If you don’t mind walking, also walkable (20min) to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from AGM on Feb 29, 2024
We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay in our cute retro oasis! Nothing beats sinking into a cloud-like bed after a day of exploring Glenwood and the Warehouse District, right? And for the adventurous souls, a leisurely stroll to downtown is just another opportunity to soak in the city vibes. Thanks for sharing your cozy experience with us – can't wait to welcome you back for more comfy adventures!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mid century vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from GM on Feb 27, 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled that you had an excellent experience at our hotel. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Loved our stay
Response from GM on Feb 27, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great stay with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful experience!

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibes here! The rooms are set up nicely with local snacks available for purchase. The lounge is a perfect spot to kick back and let the stress of the day melt away. I went with a friend for an overnight escape. Definitely plan to return!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on Feb 23, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the vibes and found our rooms and lounge to your liking. We can't wait to welcome you back for another relaxing escape soon!

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An awesome stay with very friendly folks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from AGM on Feb 22, 2024
Thank you so much Warren! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Always love staying here, the staff is nice, the rooms are comfy, the drinks are good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from AGM on Feb 22, 2024
We always love being your home away from home! Hope to see you soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Gigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on Feb 23, 2024
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience with us. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from GM on Feb 23, 2024
We greatly appreciate your glowing 5-star review! Thank you for choosing our hotel, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

8/10 Good

Joycee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was just ok. Electrical cords were out. Room needs paint touch up. Great smelling coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from AGM on Feb 22, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We'll address the electrical cords and touch up the paint in the room. Delighted to hear you enjoyed our coffee!

10/10 Excellent

al

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel for a weekend stay in downtown Raleigh.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from AGM on Feb 18, 2024
Thank you so much! It was a joy to be your home away from home :)

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from AGM on Feb 18, 2024
Thank you for your feedback - we hope to host you again soon!