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The 3 best hotels in Cary.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 9 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Cary, United States: Sonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary (budget), Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center (best value) and DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 20, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetSonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary8.8/10 · €127 / nightBest ValueHampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center9.1/10 · €155 / nightUpscale alternativeDoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary9.1/10 · €158 / night
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Sonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary, Cary
Budget
8.8€127 / night

Sonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary

★★★2900 Regency Parkway

Best forSmart-budget trips · Pool days

  • 8.8/10 from 510 guest reviews
  • 6.7 km to WakeMed Soccer Park
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
510 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, helpful team provide a warm welcome and accommodating service.
  • Bed Comfort: Regular mattresses are comfortable, but pull-out sofa beds are consistently poor.
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 510 guest reviews; joint review-score position 5 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €127.46 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €127.46/night versus a sample median of €157.10/night (19% below the median).
  • Location: Cary, Cary. Address: 2900 Regency Parkway. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center, Cary
Best Value★ Our pick
9.1€155 / night

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

★★★111 Hampton Woods Lane

Best forMost travellers · Pool days · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.1/10 from 439 guest reviews
  • ≈ 15 min walk to WakeMed Soccer Park
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
439 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, attentive team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.
  • Check-in/check-out: Smooth for some, but others report billing errors and keys given to occupied rooms.
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 439 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €154.65/night versus a sample median of €157.10/night (2% below the median).
  • Location: Cary, Cary. Address: 111 Hampton Woods Lane. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary, Cary
Upscale alternative
9.1€158 / night

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary

★★★★500 Caitboo Avenue

Best forSpecial occasions

  • 9.1/10 from 179 guest reviews
  • 3.7 km to WakeMed Soccer Park
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
179 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026

Highly rated four-star alternative · gym, pool.

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 179 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €158.22/night versus a sample median of €157.10/night.
  • Location: Cary, Cary. Address: 500 Caitboo Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: North Carolina Museum of Art, WakeMed Soccer Park, Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral (Raleigh, North Carolina)

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Cary

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

2900 Regency Parkway

Sonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary · 6.7 km to WakeMed Soccer Park

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Pool days

Best Value

111 Hampton Woods Lane

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center · ≈ 15 min walk to WakeMed Soccer Park

Best for: Most travellers, Pool days, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

500 Caitboo Avenue

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary · 3.7 km to WakeMed Soccer Park

Best for: Special occasions

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeNorth Carolina Museum of Art · WakeMed Soccer Park · Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral (Raleigh, North Carolina)

Cary hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetSonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary2900 Regency Parkway38.8 (510)€127
Best ValueHampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center111 Hampton Woods Lane39.1 (439)€155
Upscale alternativeDoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary500 Caitboo Avenue49.1 (179)€158

Questions about hotels in Cary

What is the best budget hotel in Cary?
Sonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary (2900 Regency Parkway): 8.8/10 · 510 reviews · €127 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, helpful team provide a warm welcome and accommodating service.”
What is the best value hotel in Cary?
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center (111 Hampton Woods Lane): 9.1/10 · 439 reviews · €155 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, attentive team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Cary?
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary (500 Caitboo Avenue): 9.1/10 · 179 reviews · €158 / night
Where should I stay in Cary?
Our three picks are in 2900 Regency Parkway, 111 Hampton Woods Lane, 500 Caitboo Avenue. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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