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Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary

131 Columbus Avenue, Cary, NC, USA, 27518
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About us

The Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh/Cary hotel is conveniently located in Cary, North Carolina near US 1. Highway I-40 is situated mid-way between downtown Raleigh and Research Triangle Park. We are a quick 15 minute drive to the Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU). Our Hilton Garden Inn hotel is positioned in the heart of the Crossroads Shopping Plaza, a short walk to over 60 retail stores, restaurants and movie theatres. The Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh/Cary’s exceptional location is ideal for anyone traveling to the Triangle area. We offer quick access to several area attractions including downtown Raleigh, North Carolina State University, Lenovo Center, Carter-Finley Stadium, Wake Med Soccer Park, Koka Booth Amphitheater, Triangle Aquatic Center, Time Warner Music Pavilion, NC State Fairgrounds and much more. Whether you’re traveling for business, vacation or a quick getaway, our staff looks forward to providing you with exemplary service and facilities.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Garden Inn
Built2011
Renovated2025
Total meeting space7,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms132
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue is certified environmentally-friendly by BeCause, an independent organization in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
7,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,160 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,400 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1,440 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Ballroom Section B
800 sq. ft.
40 x 20 sq. ft.
14 ft.
89
20
60
80
89
54
20
-
26
Ballroom Section D
1,440 sq. ft.
40 x 36 sq. ft.
14 ft.
155
40
110
140
155
96
--
48
Ballroom Section C
800 sq. ft.
40 x 20 sq. ft.
14 ft.
89
20
60
80
89
54
20
-
26
Ballroom Section A
1,120 sq. ft.
40 x 28 sq. ft.
14 ft.
124
32
90
112
124
48
--
40
Pre-Function Space
2,160 sq. ft.
108 x 20 sq. ft.
14 ft.
200
-
170
200
-----
Boardroom
350 sq. ft.
25 x 14 sq. ft.
12 ft.
12
-----
12
--
Bradford B
800 sq. ft.
40 x 20 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
60
20
60
80
89
45
20
36
26
Bradford C
800 sq. ft.
40 x 20 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
60
20
60
80
89
54
20
-
26

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
132
Double (2 beds)
50
Suites
33
Tax rate
7.25%
Occupancy rate
6%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 11 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Nightlife
11 mi
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek is a beautiful outdoor music venue in Raleigh, North Carolina and plays host to some of the biggest bands and artists in the world. It originally opened on July 4, 1991 and was built by the City of Raleigh. The amphitheater has a capacity of 20,000 making it an ideal venue for large summer event.
3801 Rock Quarry Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
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Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh Convention Center
Convention center
9 mi
The Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) is a bustling hub for the culture, commerce, and technologies that make the Triangle one of the most admired and sought-after regions in the United States. Our modern 500,000 square-foot facility includes a stunning granite lobby with dramatic windows and downtown views, an elegant 32,000 square-foot ballroom, and a massive exhibit hall, all with outstanding tech amenities and award-winning culinary delights. With Red Hat Amphitheater and the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts only steps away, our visitors enjoy conventions, meetings, concerts, and theater performances all within a three-block stretch in Downtown Raleigh.
500 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601
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PNC Arena
PNC Arena
Nightlife
5 mi
PNC Arena is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is home to the 2006 Stanley Cup Champions Carolina Hurricanes and NC State University Men’s Basketball. On an annual basis, PNC Arena welcomes over 1.5 million guests and plays host to more than 150 events including major concert tours, and family shows.
1400 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
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USA Baseball National Training Complex
USA Baseball National Training Complex
Recreation
12 mi
The USA Baseball National Training Complex at Thomas Brooks Park in Cary, North Carolina, opened its doors in 2007 and is located within the 221-acre Thomas Brooks Park. The NTC includes four baseball fields-a stadium field and three training fields-all with dimensions of 330-feet down the lines and 400-feet in centerfield. All fields are maintained at Major League Baseball (MLB) standards.
200 Brooks Park Ln
Cary, NC 27519
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Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Nightlife
6 mi
Built in 2001, Koka Booth Amphitheatre is unlike any other venue in the area. Designed by architect William Rawn Associates of Boston, the park has been described as truly magnificent. Located among 14 acres of stately hardwoods and pines and beautifully situated next to Symphony Lake, the Amphitheatre blends with its natural setting. Booth Amphitheatre boasts the capacity for 7,000 people, so patrons can enjoy a seat on our spacious lawn or specially designed Crescent deck.
8003 Regency Pkwy
Cary, NC 27518
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WakeMed Soccer Park
WakeMed Soccer Park
Recreation
4 mi
The park hosts professional soccer matches, college and high school tournaments and other events throughout the year. Fields are available (by reservation only) for low impact field sports such as soccer, youth football, lacrosse and ultimate Frisbee. In addition, a world-class cross country course encircles the park. The cross country course is also available for reservation and is open to the public during park hours when not reserved.
201 Soccer Park Dr
Cary, NC 27511
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Triangle Aquatic Center
Triangle Aquatic Center
Recreation
3 mi
Privately funded through community support and donations, TAC is open to the public and welcomes all aquatic-based activities, both their participants and their aquatic owners and operators to use the state-of-the-art facility to bring health, safety, competition offerings to the citizenry of Wake County.
275 Convention Drive
Cary, NC 27511
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Downtown Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh
Nightlife
6 mi
Downtown Raleigh, N.C., is where historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, Southern diners, outdoor green spaces, performing arts venues, local shops, breweries and underground cocktail spots all work together to create one incredible cultural hotspot. It’s where you can tour a chocolate factory, play classic arcade games, park your bike outside a bicycle-themed brewery, indulge in a plate of whole-hog, pit-cooked barbecue, pick up a pair of locally hand-crafted denim jeans and visit a contemporary art museum—all within in a 100-step radius. Some of the state’s most visited attractions (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Marbles Kids Museum and North Carolina Museum of History), plus a host of critically-acclaimed restaurants on a national level (Poole’s Diner, Bida Manda, Garland, Raleigh Beer Garden and more) call the center of the city home.
Raleigh, NC 27601
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NC State Fairgrounds
NC State Fairgrounds
Recreation
5 mi
The North Carolina State Fairgrounds hosts more than 600 events per year in 400,000 square feet of building space on 344 acres at the corner of Hillsborough Street and Blue Ridge Road. The Annual NC State Fair starts the second week in October and runs for two weeks. The annual Got to Be NC Festival is in May. Other big events include the annual Greek Festival and weekly Flea Market every Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC, US 27607
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Crossroads Plaza
Crossroads Plaza
Shopping
0 mi
With over 60 exciting stores, services and restaurants, Crossroads Plaza has something for everyone. Convenient parking and covered walkways invite you to explore what's around every corner. And whenever you need a break, there are over 15 eateries to choose from for delicious dining. Crossroads Plaza is the complete shopping experience!
213 Crossroads Boulevard
Cary, NC, US 27518
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Lochmere Golf Club
Lochmere Golf Club
Recreation
3 mi
Lochmere Golf Club’s friendly atmosphere and great location have long made it a favorite among golfers in the Cary, North Carolina, area. The tree-lined fairways are always a challenge offering something for all levels of players. Visit our semi-private club today.
2511 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC, US 27511
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North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
University
3 mi
NC State University is a premier center for graduate study, known nationally for innovative degree programs, a world-renowned faculty, and groundbreaking collaborative research. The Graduate School is responsible for administering over 220 different graduate degrees (Master's. Ph.D., and Ed.D.) across all 10 of NC State's academic colleges. Currently, more than 7,400 students from all areas of the U.S. and 85 other countries are pursuing post-baccalaureate study at NC State.
2101 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC, US 27695
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Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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