I needed a place for business meetings during a 24 hr. period in Raleigh, requiring I stay 2 nights. This place was a disaster. First room looked like a train wreck; I was told it was under renovation. Second room was downright shabby. Lamp didn't work, etc. Soft drink machine robbed the day before and not repaired/replaced; no access to... more

When you pull up in front of the Velvet Cloak Inn, you whistle and murmur, "Fancy-Schmancy." At least, I did. Maybe it was because it was nighttime when we arrived, but it definitely had an air of past elegance. Unfortunately, in the light of day, "past" is the operative word. The rooms are nice enough, on par with a Comfort... more

While in Raleigh for an event this weekend, we stayed at the Velvet Cloak Inn because we have stayed there before and were very pleased with the rooms, value, and service in the past. We encouraged several other parties to stay there as well. When we got there, we were informed that the pool had been drained for maintainence. When... more

This hotel is in need of a little upgrading, but is a great place to have events. I recently had my wedding reception here and everything was very nice. The ballroom & terrace are beautiful and the staff was very nice. We stayed in the honeymoon suite and while it was a little oudated it was clean and nice. The... more

Disgusting dirty, dangerous - city completely shut it down as serious Fire HAZARD!! Should have been closed years ago. It's unfortunately a dump. more

Stayed at the V/C a little over a year ago and was not happy with the overall environment and room. I knew renovations were being undertaken then - and improvements were promised to be on the way. I decided to try it again last month when in Raleigh and must say the property is somewhat improved. There was a new... more

Three friends (all NC State Class of 85) stayed in three rooms for two nights for a football weekend. We remembered this as a place our parents stayed on visits in the early 80s. Then, it was classy, clean, and quaint. Now, it is dirty - the carpets were disgusting, the bathroom fixtures are corroded, the sheets and bed mattresses... more

Good location, polite staff, clean room, double-sheeted bed, extremely clean bathroom! Very nice. more

My wedding was held at the Velvet Cloak Inn, Saturday, June 21, 2008. While the price was right and the King's Ballroom grand the elegance of the hotel stops there. My husband and I attempted contact with the event manager who was seldom in and rarely returned calls. Even when we finally met there with the caterer the assistant met... more