General DescriptionEscape to the heart of the Tarheel State at our Ramada Raleigh hotel\nConveniently located off Interstate 440 on the outskirts of downtown, our pet-friendly Raleigh, NC, hotel offers rejuvenating comfort to help make your stay a memorable one\nStart each day with free hot plated breakfast, enjoy dinner in our on-site restaurant or order room service for a quiet night in\nPlan your day using free Wi-Fi Internet access, fit in a workout in our exercise room and cool off with a swim in our pool\nAfter your swim, lounge in the sun on our patio\nWe are a non-smoking hotel, and our front desk staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day\nKids 17 and under stay free with an adult\n\nLocal Attractions \nOur Raleigh, NC, hotel puts vibrant college life and beautiful Southern scenery at your doorstep\nTour campus at North Carolina State University and take a leisurely stroll through the scenic flora at JC Raulston Arboretum\nIf you are a sports fan, watch the N\nCState Wolfpack on the field at Carter-Finley Stadium\nPNC Arena, home to N\nCState basketball and Carolina Hurricanes hockey, is less than five minutes away\nFor an exciting family outing, head to Marbles Kids Museum for interactive exhibits, IMAX theatre and more just five miles from our door\n\nDining Options \nEnjoy a meal at the end of your day in The Capital Room, the on-site restaurant at our Raleigh, NC, hotel\nIris, located nearby in North Carolina Museum of Art, features contemporary entrees in a beautiful atmosphere\nBackyard Bistro, less than one mile away, features a creative twist on traditional pub food\nDrive for less than five minutes and sample hearty home-style Italian dishes, pizzas and more at Amedeos Italian Restaurant\n\nBusiness And Event Facilities \nOur hotel in Raleigh, NC, offers business center services and features three conference rooms with more than 1,500-square-feet of meeting space