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    Home » Travel

    The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Raleigh North Carolina

    Published: Nov 30, 2015 · Modified: May 14, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 2 Comments

    The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a a luxurious lakefront hidden gem. Located in Cary, a suburban town in Raleigh, there's a lot to do, too!

    I've been to the Raleigh area once and the surrounding area a few times, but never knew this little piece of heaven existed. If I lived closer, I would book this for every special occasion.

    The Umstead Hotel is located in Cary, one exit off the Interstate, and just five minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, so access is easy.

    Though The Umstead Hotel and Spa is in a suburban area, you're surrounded by 12 acres of woods, a garden and a lake.

    Not too far away, you'll find William B. Umstead State Park, where you can see the beauty of the area by canoe or rowboat.

    I drove around the area quite a bit as it was Fall and the leaves were changing, and it was just gorgeous.

    If you're visiting Raleigh, North Carolina anytime soon, you've got to book a room at the Umstead Hotel and Spa. I've been to the Raleigh area once and the surrounding area a few times, but never knew this little piece of heaven existed.

    Then again, you could visit The Umstead Hotel and Spa and never leave. Heron's is the on-site Five Star, AAA Five Diamond Signature Restaurant. The cuisine is locally sourced from 14 area farms including their own onsite one-acre culinary farm. Like I said, why leave?

    If you are visiting in the summer, there is an outdoor pool and cabana bar. Too cold outside? No worries, visit the Spa, offering nail care, facials, a complete menu of body treatments, a whirlpool and current pool, plus a weight training room. In fact, the relaxation lounges, locker rooms, steam room, sauna, whirlpool and current pool are all complimentary. I wish I had been able to spend some time there, but I was only booked for one night for a business trip, and just couldn't fit it in. You can be sure I will the next time I visit. And there will be a next time!

    If you're visiting Raleigh, North Carolina anytime soon, you've got to book a room at the Umstead Hotel and Spa. I've been to the Raleigh area once and the surrounding area a few times, but never knew this little piece of heaven existed.

    My room was just gorgeous. It was large and bright during the day, and quiet in the evenings. I had a large desk to spread out and get a little work done...

    If you're visiting Raleigh, North Carolina anytime soon, you've got to book a room at the Umstead Hotel and Spa. I've been to the Raleigh area once and the surrounding area a few times, but never knew this little piece of heaven existed.

    ...as well as a comfy chair to relax in with my coffee in the morning.

    If you're visiting Raleigh, North Carolina anytime soon, you've got to book a room at the Umstead Hotel and Spa. I've been to the Raleigh area once and the surrounding area a few times, but never knew this little piece of heaven existed.

    There is a Keurig in each room providing coffee and tea.

    If you're visiting Raleigh, North Carolina anytime soon, you've got to book a room at the Umstead Hotel and Spa. I've been to the Raleigh area once and the surrounding area a few times, but never knew this little piece of heaven existed.

    The bathroom was beautiful. Again, as I was only there for one night, I didn't have the time to relax in that tub, but it sure looked inviting!

    If you're visiting Raleigh, North Carolina anytime soon, you've got to book a room at the Umstead Hotel and Spa. I've been to the Raleigh area once and the surrounding area a few times, but never knew this little piece of heaven existed.

    I have to admit, this was the first time I had ever seen lip balm provided with the toiletries. So thoughtful.

    If you're visiting Raleigh, North Carolina anytime soon, you've got to book a room at the Umstead Hotel and Spa. I've been to the Raleigh area once and the surrounding area a few times, but never knew this little piece of heaven existed.

    While I was working in the early evening before I met a group for dinner, a heard a knock at my door. Would I like turn-down service? I said yes, thanking her as I went back to work. Later, I realized she had not only turned down the blankets, but she also put out a luxurious robe and slippers by the bed. Heaven. Yes, I do like to be spoiled.

    Be sure to spend at least a couple of days at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, located at 100 Woodland Pond in Cary, North Carolina. Come back and let me know what you think. I can't wait to hear how you enjoyed your stay!

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    1. Sandy Weinstein

      December 06, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      yes this is very nice, i live here, the restaurant has great reviews. i think it is a 5 star hotel, not sure.near umstead park which is why the name. a very large park, beautiful and been there since b4 i was born.

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      • Kelly Stilwell

        December 06, 2015 at 4:07 pm

        So lucky, Sandy! It is a beautiful area! I drove around a bit and enjoyed the fall colors so much, Thank you for sharing!

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