The Econo Lodge South is located off Highway 40, just minutes from the North Carolina State Capitol building. The hotel is central to the Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek, Carter-Finley Stadium, Shaw University, Raleigh Convention and Conference Center Complex and Duke University. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is just 12 miles away. Additional points of interest include RBC Center, North Carolina State Farmers Market, Meredith College, downtown Raleigh and Wake Memorial Hospital. Visitors will enjoy shopping at the nearby Crabtree Valley Mall, outlet malls in the Smithfield-Selma area and the Fayetteville Street Mall. Fishing, golfing, tennis, movie theaters and miniature golfing are all located in the surrounding area. A wide variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges are nearby. Hotel offers many amenities, including free continental breakfast and free coffee in the lobby. Guests will enjoy working out in the exercise room. For business travelers, the hotel offers computer hook-ups, high-speed Internet access in select rooms and access to copy and fax services. A meeting room that accommodates up to 25 people is available for most events and business functions. All guest rooms come equipped with irons, ironing boards and cable television. A microwave and refrigerator are included. In addition to standard amenities, some rooms feature whirlpool bathtubs. Handicap accessible and non-smoking rooms are available. Videocassette recorders are available upon request. Laundry facilities and valet cleaning services are offered for guest convenience.