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Romantic getaways in Raleigh
Full Guide 2022
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The capital city of the Tar Heel State, Raleigh is a thriving city home with a bustling nightlife scene, incredible state-of-the-art hotels, and a wide array of fine-dining experiences that span the globe in style and cuisine.
The City of Oaks has a mild year-round climate that makes any time of the year perfect to enjoy the golf courses and lush public gardens that all of North Carolina is world-famous for.
Look below and find a romantic boutique hotel in Raleigh to call your home during your couples getaway.
Best romantic getaways in Raleigh
Sheraton Raleigh
- 8.1
- Raleigh
Starting our list with the Sheraton, this luxury hotel in the heart of the city is a perfect choice for your romantic getaway in Raleigh.
The Sheraton is located just a short walk away from the Lincoln Theatre and Raleigh Station and various other popular attractions.
Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar, the Sheraton’s on-site romantic restaurant, specializes in Italian cuisine and serves seafood sourced from the NC shore.
Hyatt Place Raleigh
- 8.6
- Morrisville
- pool
Conveniently located right next to the airport, the Hyatt Place is an ideal romantic hotel in Raleigh for those looking for a couples getaway just outside of the city.
The Hyatt Place boasts an outdoor swimming pool with a poolside lounge. Guests can enjoy some small plates at the on-site 24/7 Gallery.
Each elegant suite at this romantic place is equipped with a beautiful seating area.
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Raleigh Marriot
- 8.6
- Raleigh
- pool
The Raleigh Marriot is also located just off of the Raleigh Durham Airport features a convenient location and numerous state-of-the-art amenities to make each romantic getaway in Raleigh as special as it can be.
The Marriot boasts an outdoor swimming pool where guests can relax with a refreshing dip during their couples getaway.
Finish off each day of your romantic weekend with a meal at the on-site restaurant, Braise Contemporary Southern, serving American cuisine.
Renaissance Raleigh
- 8.5
- Raleigh
Getting into more upscale options for your romantic getaways in Raleigh, the Renaissance is located in the heart of the city’s entertainment and dining district.
The on-site romantic restaurant, 41Hundred specializes in American cuisine.
Each elegant room at the Renaissance boasts hardwood floors and fine furnishings. A suite at this stunning luxury hotel features a spacious seating area and gorgeous stone finished bathrooms.
Oakwood Living
- 8.3
- Raleigh
- pool
Oakwood Living is the ideal hotel for couples looking for a private and intimate and inexpensive romantic getaway.
This beautiful property is fully equipped with a kitchen, a balcony and a patio where guests cna sit back and sip on a refreshing cocktail.
The outdoor swimming pool is the perfect place for you to relax during your weekend getaway.
Embassy Suites
- 8.6
- Raleigh
- pool
Just across the street of the Crabtree Valley Mall, Embassy Suites is incredibly well situated and is equipped with lavish amenities to help you enjoy your romantic getaway in Raleigh to the utmost.
This romantic hotel in Raleigh is home to a sprawling indoor swimming pool, perfect to relax during your romantic weekend retreat.
The StateView Hotel
- 8.9
- Raleigh
- fireplace
- pool
Situated just a short drive from the Capitol building and other popular city attractions, the StateView is equipped with stunning amenities that are sure to make your romantic getaways in Raleigh as special at they can be.
This stunning hotel for couples makes it easy for you to relax during your second honeymoon.
Boasting a beautiful outdoor swimming pool surrounded with seating areas equipped with firepits to help you charge your batteries while on your romantic weekend.
Hyatt Place Raleigh
- 8.7
- Raleigh
- fireplace
- pool
Located in Cary, just outside of Raleigh, the Hyatt Place is removed from the hustle and bustle of the city while being close enough that getting to the city isn’t too much of a hassle.
The Hyatt features a vast outdoor swimming pool as well as a poolside hot tub.
Breakfast is served daily, so you start each day of your romantic weekend getaway off on the right note.
The Hyatt is the perfect hotel for couples looking for spacious rooms.
Hilton Garden Inn
- 9.1
- Raleigh
- fireplace
- pool
- couples love it
Just a short 3 minute drive away from the Crabtree Valley Mall, the Hilton Garden Inn is a colourful and exciting destination for your romantic getaway in Raleigh.
The Hilton Garden boasts beautiful lobby with a wall-mounted fireplace, a beautiful indoor swimming pool as well as an outdoor lounge area equipped with a firepit.
Garden Grille & Bar, the on-site restaurant, serves American cuisine, the perfect way to end each day of your romantic weekend getaway.
Hampton Inn & Suites
- 9.3
- Raleigh
- pool
- couples love it
Ensuring that you don’t have to worry about shuttles and transports, the Hampton Inn & Suites is romantic hotel in Raleigh located right next to the airport.
The ideal location for your romantic weekend getaway, the Hampton Inn is just a short drive away from local popular attractions, if you don’t feel like getting away from the hotel, the Hampton Inn boasts an ample indoor swimming pool.
Origin Hotel Raleigh
- 9.1
- Raleigh
- couples love it
The Origin Hotel is located just a short walk away from the Capitol and of the North Carolina Museum of History, making it ideal for culturally enriching romantic getaways in Raleigh.
A sumptuous meal at the on-site restaraurant, Good Day Good Night, is the perfect way to finish your day of your second honeymoon.
Each suite at this stunning hotel is vibrantly decorated and beautifully furnished.
AC Hotel
- 9.1
- Raleigh
- couples love it
The European-inspired AC Hotel is located in the heart of Raleigh’s North Hills shopping, well-known for its fine dining establishments and entertainment venues.
The AC boasts an on-site bar, Level7, that serves Spanish Tapas plates and refreshing handcrafted cocktails.
Start off each day of your romantic weekend getaway with freshly made breakfast at the AC Kitchen, located on-site.
Hyatt House Raleigh
- 9.0
- Raleigh
- pool
- couples love it
The Hyatt House, located in the city’s downtown district, within walking distance of various local attractions, is an idyllic destination for your weekend getaway.
The hotel’s outdoor swimming pool is the perfect place for you to unwind from the stresses of daily life.
Start your day off by grabbing breakfast at the on-site restaurant and enjoy a cocktail at the Hyatt’s bar.
Four Points
- 9.1
- Raleigh
- fireplace
- pool
- couples love it
The Four Points is a stunning luxury hotel located just across the street from the PNC Arena, home to the Carolina Hurricanes, and just around the corner from Crabtree Valley Mall, and various other local attractions.
This hotel boasts an elegant ambiance and state-of-the-art amenities that are sure to make your romantic getaway in Raleigh as special as they can be. A gorgeous outdoor swimming pool is available for you to enjoy.
Hyatt House Raleigh
- 9.0
- Raleigh
- pool
- couples love it
The Hyatt House, located in the city’s downtown district, within walking distance of various local attractions, is an idyllic destination for your weekend getaway.
The hotel’s outdoor swimming pool is the perfect place for you to unwind from the stresses of daily life.
Start your day off by grabbing breakfast at the on-site restaurant and enjoy a cocktail at the Hyatt’s bar.
Four Points
- 9.1
- Raleigh
- fireplace
- pool
- couples love it
The Four Points is a stunning luxury hotel located just across the street from the PNC Arena, home to the Carolina Hurricanes, and just around the corner from Crabtree Valley Mall, and various other local attractions.
This hotel boasts an elegant ambiance and state-of-the-art amenities that are sure to make your romantic getaway in Raleigh as special as they can be. A gorgeous outdoor swimming pool is available for you to enjoy.
Embassy Suites
- 9.1
- Raleigh
- pool
- couples love it
Rounding up our list, the Embassy Suites is a boutique hotel offering guests impressively equipped rooms and lavish amenities for your roamntic getaway in Raleigh.
On-site dining is available at the Flying Spoons Cafe, which specializes in American cuisine.
A lavish indoor swimming pool as well as a hot tub are the perfect way for you to relax during your romantic weekend getaway.
Each elegant room at this boutique hotel is individually decorated for a unique honeymoon experience.
Romantic things to do in Raleigh
North Carolina Museum of Art
- 4.5
- Raleigh
Opened in 1956, the North Carolina Museum of Art was the first significant museum collection that was funded by the state.
Today the North Carolina Museum of Art features more than 40 galleries, housing over 5.000 years of artistic work, and over a dozen major works in the US’s largest museum park.
Pullen Park
- 4.5
- Raleigh
Pullen Park is one of Raleigh’s most visited attractions. It spans over 66-acres just west of downtown Raleigh.
Take a romantic afternoon walk with your loved one at this beautiful park, when you get tired of walking, you’ll find that Pullen Park has much to offer than pretty sights. You’ll find carousels and other amusement rides, and you can always rent a pedal boat to take into the lake.
Umstead State Park
- 4.5
- Raleigh
Umstead State Park is a tranquil and serene refuge just outside the Research Triangle of Cary, Raleigh and Durham.
This natural haven is the perfect place for a relaxing day out in the wild, where the sounds of a busy city, the noise of cars slugging along in backed up roads, are replaced by the rhythms of nature.
The Park is home to a variety of hiking trails that will highlight the natural beauty of the area.
North Carolina Museum of History
- 4.5
- Raleigh
Located in downtown Raleigh, the North Carolina Museum of History is dedicated to document the fascinating history, and famous individuals that have shaped North Carolina into the place it is today.
Enjoy this incredible museum with your loved one or a grab a tour package to really immerse yourself in the historical culture of North Carolina.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- 4.5
- Raleigh
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the state’s most popular museum, it houses a variety of exhibits on all things regarding the natural world, some even include live animals.
The museum includes foor floors of exhibits, explore and experience the full of scale of the world of the dinossaurs on the museum’s third floor, home to “Acro”, the full skeleton of an Acrocanthosaurus, the only one of its kind in the entire world.
JC Raulston Arboretum
- 4.5
- Raleigh
The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed garden that is home to one of the most spectacular and widely celebrated collections of landscaping plants in the nation.
The Arboretum is a great place to visit for an Instagram-able day-trip surrounded by lush plants and vibrant flowers in this sprawling garden.