Raleigh Marriott City Center

Nice facility. Good location.

I traveled 5 hours to attend the NC State homecoming football game. Most of the hotel staff was wearing the opposing team (Clemson) gear, so that took away the "home team" feel immediately. The staff indicated they were required to wear Clemson stuff. I arrived at the hotel around 3:30 pm, hoping to check into my room, take a shower, get ready for the game, have a couple of cocktails and head to the game for tailgating. My room was not ready. I waited 2-1/2 hours before deciding to proceed to the game "as-is" without a shower, without being able to change clothes, having to leave most of my belongings in storage at the hotel. While waiting, there was very poor service at the restaurant/bar - mostly because of how many people did not have rooms, causing the bar/lounge area to be very crowded. I did not get into my room until after the game (late in the evening) and left early the next morning. It was disappointing to spend so much money on a room and only get to use it at the very end of the night. I am not sure why there was such a big problem with the rooms, unless it was the impact of the Clemson team staying at the hotel. Since I live in Clemson, it would have been nice to feel like I was staying at a hotel in Raleigh for NC State homecoming.