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  • 5/5 Bruce “11past9” C. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic boutique hotel close to restaurants and bars. Clean, modern, and upscale rooms with hip vibe and atmosphere. The service, throughout, fantastic as well. The bar and restaurant, within the hotel, were surprisingly really really good. The service, even better. Huge shout out to the staff and especially Jack, went above and beyond to make our stay special. As an early riser, no 5am lobby coffee, so made a quick Charbucks run and Jack grabbed my wife some cream and stirrer when I arrived back. Super high marks and big thank you again, Jack!
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  • 5/5 Tabytha B. 10 months ago on Google
    Such a cute hotel. Nicest hotel I’ve ever been to and I’m very picky and travel often. Afforadable, especially for govt/military, friendly staff, no weird smells or even feel the need to check the beds for bugs, Super clean and very convenient location. 10/10 recommend and will definitely be making this my go to hotel, when I’m in Raleigh.
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  • 5/5 Katze L. 1 year ago on Google
    Craig, Bridget, and Brandon are the best!! Super nice staff that were so attentive to me and my friends for our entire stay. Helped me book a connecting room last minute and ensured we all had a great stay. Good location within walking distance of all the clubs and bars. My friend group was able to walk to 6 different venues in one night from the Casso. Couldn’t get a better location. Breakfast was good and checkout was easy. Cool view onto Glenwood even though the room was small. The staff are what made this a great experience. Definitely recommend.
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  • 4/5 Clint W. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty hep warehouse district hotel. Decent bar and restaurant -try the red eye gravy and biscuits for breakfast. Don't stay at the end of the hotel near the railroad tracks. We were told it is a little noisy but it comes with a nice view. Stay at the other end of the hotel, in a room not stocked era plugs.
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  • 4/5 justin p. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered a green tea and a London fog latte at the lounge. It was delicious and the server was so wonderful! The rooms are gorgeous, though the one my mother was in was a little on the small side. There is a LOUD train that whistles constantly through the night. It's no fault of the hotel, but something to be aware of.
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  • 5/5 Anny R. 9 months ago on Google
    What a beautiful small hotel in downtown Raleigh. Great service, room was perfect and clean. Love the fact they have a bar in the lobby. I'll definitely stay here again.

  • 5/5 Wesley H. 1 year ago on Google
    Room was on the smaller side, but very nicely laid out and clean. The bathroom and shower were modern and well kept. Staff was super friendly, and went out of their way to help with any needs. Would definitely stay again.

  • 5/5 Tayllar G. 10 months ago on Google
    We stayed this past weekend for one evening while we were in town to see the Korn Ferry Tour at Raleigh Country Club. Our room was stylish and clean! The beds are pretty uncomfortable though. We received incredible service from Craig who honored our wishes for a room on a high floor on the front side. We had read past reviews about the train tracks on the other side of the hotel - we never heard it once on the front side. You do have a good bit of noise from nightlife but that is expected downtown on a Saturday night! The hotel is centrally located and you can walk to a ton of amazing restaurants too. We will certainly stay here again next time we are in Raleigh!

  • 5/5 Matt R. 10 months ago on Google
    Fantastic one night stay! Traveling with my family, we were greeted and checked in promptly. Our room was on the 4th floor street facing. It was immaculate comfy and quiet. Modern finishes. Beds were comfortable. Parking in the connected ramp which allows up to 8ft 2in height was convenient and great for my tall truck. We will stay again when we visit the city.

  • 5/5 Isha K. 10 months ago on Google
    Exceptional service with a cute boutique feel! At 3 am on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend we had to leave a roach infested airbnb and were desperate for any hotel, and the Casso exceeded our expectations at every turn. It was 3 of us in a double room for 4 nights, and they were so friendly (even at 3 am) and so helpful. I needed a place to take a private meeting 6 hours after we checked in and even at such short notice, though they don't have a business center, they accommodated me and made sure I had everything I needed for my meeting. The room service was great, shower was awesome, and we slept so well. We were so pleasantly surprised at the quality of our stay, considering we had no reservation and it was a long weekend (during which time they also had a wedding at the hotel), and we never felt like we were compromising on anything or that the service was lacking. The restaurant staff was also wonderful and we used the gym one morning and found it clean and well supplied. We loved our stay here!

  • 5/5 Cory G. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is great. Location downtown easy walks to lots of places. Rooms are clean. Bartenders were great and drinks were awesome. Craig at the front desk is amazing. Christopher made some excellent coffees both mornings. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.

  • 5/5 Chaundra S. 9 months ago on Google
    Came to Raleigh for a day trip and absolutely loved my stay. From check in (where Craig greeted and took care of me), to my time at the bar with friendly bartenders and great wings. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice place to stay that’s within walking distance of local bars and restaurants.

  • 1/5 Adam Z. 10 months ago on Google
    The original version of the hotel before Marriott took over was very dog friendly. No longer the case except tiny dogs for huge fee. Sad to see all the nice things in the world get taken away by race to the bottom corporate monopoly greed. Shameful. Also gross that even though this is no longer the same hotel they are able to retain the positive reviews from years ago for a different hotel. Scam upon scam, that’s America now. Thanks for making travel even more miserable.

  • 5/5 Megan W. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently booked rooms here for a large group of people (13) and everything from start to finish with this hotel was excellent. The Check-in process was a breeze due to Brenden’s forward thinking and organization. The service from the front desk on check in and check out was great, the wait staff at the bar and breakfast were lovely and quick. The rooms were very clean and nicely decorated and the gym was even well equipped. I travel a decent amount for work and this place stands out for a fabulous stay not to mention great location for walking to bars/eateries etc. Don’t look any further—stay here.

  • 5/5 Sean G. 9 months ago on Google
    This is one of the best hotels I have ever been to. The front desk and bar staff were awesome, place looks brand new, restaurant and bar open until midnight. Not just the best hotel in the city but easily one of the best I've stayed at in the world in the price range.

  • 4/5 Sarah S. 8 months ago on Google
    Room is small but nice design. Modern aesthetic. Pet friendly with a $75 fee. Location is walkable to fun restaurants downtown but located on a busy street with lots of car noise into the night. Also have pretty thin walls and can hear the neighbors. Noise was out only complaint, otherwise would recommend.

  • 5/5 Marenda R. 8 months ago on Google
    Incredibly friendly staff. Our room was comfortable and clean. All the rooms face Morgan Street and have a great view. The noise from the train wasn’t really noise at all. I heard it one time and it wasn’t very loud to me. No noise from street on the 6th floor. We were able to log in and watch out Netflix in the room. The only confusing bit was the parking deck but not enough to take away a star.

  • 5/5 Justin K. 8 months ago on Google
    Craig and Myra gave me one of the nicest welcomes upon check in. Loved the vibe and every touch here from the lobby bar to the high ceilings and the hallways leading up to the room. For those that appreciate, best shower head - great water pressure without being too aggressive 😂 I would absolutely stay here again. Oh! And there are two EV charging spots in the garage.

  • 3/5 Grace H. 9 months ago on Google
    Truly great customer service overall. However, the rooms are not insulated well. For some odd reason, this hotel is pet friendly and someone had the bright idea to bring their dog and leave it in the room for the full day (2 days in a row). So, as you can imagine, the dog barked pretty much throughout the day starting at like 7 am and waking me up. Obviously not the fault of those on staff, and they did what they could. But honestly that’s not acceptable. I’ve never run into that issue even staying at the cheapest hotels. I heard the dog two floors above where it was and I know for a fact I wasn’t the only person upset with the experience.

  • 5/5 Kymberley H. 6 months ago on Google
    So, the hotel was a bit smaller ( room size) but I get it because of the downtown location. The location was amazing. The service was also amazing and I appreciated the way everyone would greet you and be excited to see you. So there was an issue with my room on the second night. I won’t say what it was I WILL SAY the moment I made the staff aware THEY WERE ON IT!!!! Apologies. Moved me to a corner room. Made sure I was ok and really gave me grace. I felt so important!!!!! I felt valued and I felt as if my business was worth their extra mile. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to stay in a place so centrally located and yes, I’ll be back!!!

  • 4/5 Ali C. 7 months ago on Google
    The rooms are small, the fridge is small, no microwave. But the shower is POWERFUL and the beds are luxurious. Drinks at the bar are SO overpriced it’s ridiculous, but the food is absolutely incredible. I stayed here for over a week and the lack of amenities was really a drag. The gym is fine, pretty underutilized it seems; the location is amazing. “Pet friendly” but they put all dogs on the 2nd floor so if your dog is bark-responsive, it can turn into a real call and response fest. Unlike other reviewers, I did not find this location loud or any outside noise bothersome at all. Slept like a baby. Front desk staff is so lovely, and Chris and Ryan at the bar made my week fun and friendly. Stop in for dinner and maybe stay the night, but get drinks somewhere else.

  • 3/5 Tom Q. 7 months ago on Google
    JW price for Springhill amenities. Tribute is supposed to be a higher end Marriott line, but not this facility. Closer to roadside motel than near top of the line urban No closet—just hangers on a wall. No daily room cleaning, even when requested. No clean towels in workout room. No early morning lobby coffee service. Local Bonvoy key app down for days. Bar/cafe are crazy expensive. Desk staff is great and responsive. This is all on ownership and upper management. I’m gold plus status and stay at Marriott properties quite a bit. Have stayed at this property before but not returning. Upper management treats customer service as an option and not a standard to be adhered to. Falls far short of standard for Marriott.

  • 5/5 Austin N. 8 months ago on Google
    Stayed here 8/24/23-8/27/23 with no complaints. Rooms are a little bit smaller than what I'm used to but other than that everything went smoothly. The location is excellent for attractions in downtown Raleigh, most of which are within walking distance.

  • 5/5 zoey h. 1 year ago on Google
    We had an amazing experience staying here! The room are great, very clean and the bathrooms are lovely. Will definitely be coming back!

  • 5/5 NCTarHeel 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent location and the room was lovely. Good size, with a large bathroom, especially the shower, and a super comfy bed. Staff were extraordinarily friendly and helpful. I loved that you could walk everywhere downtown, lots of cool restaurants / food places and breweries etc. nearby. Will definitely stay here again!

  • 5/5 Monique-Moenay T (. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably the best customer service experience from a hotel. Uniquely decorated and comfortable. Located in a quiet neighborhood. On-site parking but, you will pay. Elevators are very smooth. The bed was extremely comfortable with very soft pillows. Very clean and affordable. Echo friendly.

  • 5/5 SJonez 2 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed the weekend adventures in town. Our 2 night stay has been nothing but a good time, full of laughs. The Staff were very pleasant and took care of our every need. The food is amazing. The bar serves drinks that were smoking hot.

  • 3/5 Shecoria P. 2 years ago on Google
    My husband and I were traveling up north with our fur baby and since we were passing through North Carolina we decided to stay at the origin. We had high expectations because all of the reviews were really good . The customer service was great, the food was really good from their restaurant and the parking was convenient. The room was clean , we had a nice view of the city from our room and the hot water was almost immediate and the bed was comfortable. I’m giving a 3 star because although they are pet friendly, pets are not allowed in the rooms unattended, whether in a carrier /crate . If this information was online or if we we’re informed at time of reserving we would have not expected to be able to leave freely. We didn’t find out that pets can’t be unattended until we checked in so it really messed up our plans but we adjusted and made the best of it . Front desk was very nice during the entire stay. If we didn’t have our fur baby with us and if they had a pool I would have given 5 star. We enjoyed our stay overall :)

  • 5/5 Daniel F. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I have stayed here multiple times and loved it since the first time we visited. The rooms are new and hip and there is an awesome bar downstairs. It is a very short distance to downtown and some great bars and restaurants. I had a booking snafu here recently, getting called away on military orders, and Rupal and the Assistant GM Aaron were super understanding and extremely helpful. Employees like them are why we will continue to come back! This is the place to stay if in downtown Raleigh for the night.

  • 5/5 Kendall L. 2 years ago on Google
    We had our wedding in Raleigh, most of our guests stayed at The Origin. Every single one of them had great things to say. It’s a beautiful hotel with up to date amenities and a cool modern look, the staff is very accommodating (minimal small problems arose but they were swiftly dealt with), to anyone visiting Raleigh The Origin is also is the best spot in the city. Just a walk or scooter away from so many fun places. No matter what reason you have for staying in Raleigh, choose The Origin.

  • 5/5 Harmony B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had such and incredible time here! I will come to this hotel everytime I stay in Raleigh! The service and front desk attendants were so personable and helpful and made us feel at home! It was so inexpensive and they certainly over delivered on value! 11 out of 10 would recommend! One of my the best hotel experiences I have ever had!

  • 5/5 Benjamin B. 1 year ago on Google
    Hotel 83 offers chic and luxurious rooms located centrally to the best entertainment and nightlife Raleigh has to offer (Glenwood Ave). The staff is incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The offered great suggestions for local attractions, and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. I could not be happier with Hotel 83 and will absolutely be coming back.

  • 3/5 Teresa 1 year ago on Google
    Hotel 83 is a boutique hotel at the heart of Raleigh. It is perfectly located to be walking distance to all the bars and shops that you will most likely want to visit while you’re in town. I didn’t have a chance to explore the hotel as much but it had a very lively bar that was always packed with customers. It was well decorated and definitely gives visitors and good feel for the city of oaks, including many tributes to squirrels. The fun and quirky decor makes this hotel stand out from the others I’ve been to in this state. The only downsides are the size of the beds in the rooms. For the hefty price we were paying per night around $270, we were only getting a double sized bed. We originally had a scheduling conflict and needed to change the dates for the trip and the hotel would not accommodate such a change or issue any refund.

  • 4/5 pr8yr 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I stayed here for two nights and aside from the train, everything else was decent. For the price we paid ($770), I'm not sure if we'd do it again, we expected more. The room was tiny (1 queen/no closet/no mini fridge/no microwave) and the parking was expensive ($16 after validation). The only reason we chose this place was the AMEX $200 hotel credit and this was one of the few options available.

  • 5/5 Margie S. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff were super friendly and extremely helpful. Greg and Rupal were so helpful when we were caught in a rain downpour. The room was very nice, clean and comfortable. The people at the bar were fantastic. The restaurant had a limited menu but the food was great and the staff was very accommodating.

  • 5/5 G C. 1 year ago on Google
    Modern hotel with great views of Raleigh downtown. Parking is available within the building for $14/night (after hotel validation) or across the road (open) for the same price. Great bar area and restaurant. Close to most eateries in the downtown area. Dram and Draught is right across from it. Rooms are well appointed with non-smelly bedding and white tiles bathroom. Marriott owns this property now apparently.

  • 4/5 Karen B. 1 year ago on Google
    The room was beautiful, very clean and very close to all of our destinations. The Hotel would have Had many more guests for the "wedding weekend" if the front desk personnel had been more courteous at the time when family was booking. Don't Ever use Taxi Taxi, those drivers were very rude. We would rather walk than use that "service" again.

  • 5/5 Steven M. 1 year ago on Google
    Came to Raleigh to help a family with moving. My wife and I enjoyed the neighborhood. A quick walk to Wye Hill for dinner and afterwards a night cap at the bar downstairs. The staff was great and the hotel was well put together with eclectic touches and cool decor. The room was very clean and cozy. The bathroom was nice with a beautiful walk in shower.

  • 2/5 Jeffrey D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very underwhelming. The front desk is literally 10 feet in from the door, which would not be a problem if there weren’t ALWAYS people there trying to have a problem fixed. And THAT wouldn’t be a problem if you didn’t have to get your parking ticket stamped every day. So add about 10 minutes onto your plans for waiting before you leave. By far the smallest room I’ve ever stayed in (no closet….literally hangers on the wall??). Temp would not go below 68 and terrible water pressure. They should be ashamed to charge what they do. Location was excellent so I guess that’s what we paid for.

  • 5/5 Victoria B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a couple family members visit and we met up in the bar area of the hotel which was very clean and spacious. While we were sitting there catching up, Jack came over from the restaurant area and brought us plenty of water and made sure the glasses stayed full even though we weren’t sure if we going to even eat there. We ended up deciding to move from the bar to the restaurant for dinner and he was so pleasant and attentive the entire time for a last minute party of 8 people. The manager, Dimitri, I believe, was so hands on and supportive to his staff which made the whole experience even more comfortable and unforgettable. The entire hotel staff was so accommodating and truly went above and beyond for everyone regardless of them being hotel guests or just visitors. I highly recommend.

  • 3/5 kathryne d. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a nice weekend visit! There is no valet and no help getting to your room. The parking is nice in that you can come and go without waiting because you get your car yourself. There is a charging station but it isn’t a Tesla station and it’s very slow. The room was clean and nice, plenty of pillows and towels. The breakfast is good and we got it to go and ate in our room. Our room was never cleaned during our stay 🤷‍♀️! The night was full of sirens and train noise but I guess that’s so for any downtown hotel? It was clean and ok, we will try another hotel next time.

  • 5/5 Karla V. 1 year ago on Google
    This was an amazing stay. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We were always greeted with a smile. The guys at the bar were super cool. The view of our place was unmatched. The place was clean. No complaints. Really convenient to walk over the small bar across the street. I will definitely book there again if I need to go back to Raleigh.

  • 4/5 Caitlin B. 1 year ago on Google
    It was good! Room was spacious and we could bring our dogs for the duration while visiting family. We had some problems checking in with a smoke smell in our room, the front desk quickly relocated us, which was greatly appreciated. Our main problem was with checkout. Breakfast was sooo slow when the restaurant was barely occupied and then there were issues with our final bill. We waited forever to get it fixed. Now we actually have to call again to continue to have it fixed, we had another incorrect charge show up on our credit card after we departed. Feels very inconvenient and messy.


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