La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint

Please use CAUTION when booking at this hotel!!! From the moment we arrived, it smelled like cigarette smoke, (although they have signs posted that it is "Smoke free"). At check in, you are charged an additional $75, which no one even mentioned, there are no signs posted about this additional charge, and no receipt offered at check in or check out. It just came as a surprise when my daughter took a look at her checking account. In addition, the halls and room we were in have a very pungent, toxic smell like carpet cleaner mixed with cigarettes. I had a difficult time sleeping, because the smell made it hard to breath and it literally gave me a headache! *Apparently I'm allergic to the air here and I honestly couldn't wait to leave! As for the bed and room itself, I found spacious, see

I booked the handicap King room. It was spacious but definitely in need of some repair and updating (there was visible rust in the middle of the tub that they tried to cover with a rubber mat, the blinds wear damaged, and the unitthat holds the microwave and fridge was damaged). We were moved to a different King room because the television was not working properly plus there was a strong unpleasant smell coming from one of the other rooms. Our second room was better but it also had visible damaged to the bathroom doors and was a little smaller. But the staff was very friendly and the overall stay was alright. I chose not to take photos, too tired from my drive.

Positive: The price of this hotel room was great Negative: The hotel in the public spaces was really dingy and dirty. Carpet ripped up and stained in the common hallways. My room itself was not too bad. A little bit dated and just a couple spots that need better cleaning in the bathroom. Major updates needed.

Extremely nice people all around. Beautiful hotel. Clean and smells great unlike other hotels that look great but smell weird!! Haha. But seriously. Great hotel. Like all hotels they have rules but as long as you follow them and are respectful they aren’t up your butt and naggy like other high quality hotels. Breakfast is great too. Only thing is my fridge didn’t work but ehh I didn’t say anything because it didn’t bother me. Thanks for being a great hotel

My 5th floor room was super quiet and close to everything. No complaints. Front desk staff was nice. On the first floor by the elevators, the door is broken, so you cannot use the side entrance. There is also an unsightly leaking ceiling that should probably be hidden with a room divider. Its disgusting. Room was clean but I still wipe down the doorknobs, remotes, desks and light switches with disinfectant. On another note, i happened to throw away some clothes and the staff went through my garbage and took the clothes. Very weird.