Raleigh, North CarolinaDowntown
Hotel Indigo Raleigh Downtown by IHG
Mid-century circular tower
Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina
Renovated
2026
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGMid-century circular tower
The 1969 round tower brings roadside architecture into downtown, complete with an open courtyard and a vintage Airstream.
What it’s good at
Notable
A landmark 1969 circular tower preserved and reborn from its mid-century highway roots.
Listed
Curved guest rooms and custom mid-century millwork inside the restored circular tower.
Listed
The twentieth-floor penthouse cocktail lounge overlooks downtown Raleigh with panoramic skyline views.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Hillsborough Street is right outside, with the State Capitol and the Warehouse District both a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms follow the tower's curve, with rounded outer walls and broad windows looking out over downtown.
Bar
High Ground Lounge
A curved wooden bar serves craft cocktails and Southern plates against floor-to-ceiling windows facing the evening skyline.
How it began
Known locally as the Hair Curler, the 1969 building is one of only about 25 circular Holiday Inns ever built.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.