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The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Cary, United States

95 Excellent 432 Reviews
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, NC - five minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport - features 150 well-appointed guestrooms, including 27 suites. The Signature Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond restaurant - Herons - serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The Umstead Spa, a 14,000 square-foot spa features ten treatment rooms, mens and ladies relaxation lounges including sauna, steam and whirlpool and a coed relaxation lounge and meditation garden. Over 10,000 square-feet of elegant meeting and event space features natural light and original artwork.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa was conceived and built with the muses of Art and Nature. These inspirations paired with impeccable, sincere service make for an exquisite hideaway that will comfort and rejuvenate. Everything – from the naturally landscaped grounds to the central Chihuly glass sculpture, the locally sourced cuisine to the botanically infused Umstead Spa products – is designed to stir the senses and inspire.
Hotel Address:
  • The Umstead Hotel and Spa
  • 100 Woodland Pond Drive
  • Cary, NC 27513
  • United States

Location Summary
Just one exit off of Interstate 40 and five minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina, is conveniently located for those who want to get away or stay near the heart of it all. With its surrounding 12 acres of wooded land, gardens, and lake, The Umstead Hotel is a destination in itself with the cultural, corporate and recreational opportunities of the Triangle area moments away.

Directions to Hotel
From Durham or points West, including RDU Airport, take I-40 East toward Raleigh. Take Exit 287; then turn right onto North Harrison Avenue. At your first traffic light, turn left onto SAS Campus Drive. The Umstead Hotel and Spa, at 100 Woodland Pond Drive, is the first road on your left.

From Raleigh or points East, take I-40 West toward Durham/Chapel Hill. Take Exit 287; then turn left onto North Harrison Avenue. At your second traffic light, turn left onto SAS Campus Drive. The Umstead Hotel and Spa, at 100 Woodland Pond Drive, is the first road on your left.

If using a GPS System use the following address: 5 SAS Campus Drive, Cary, North Carolina 27513
Note Bene
Located six minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and next to William B. Umstead State Park, The Umstead Hotel and Spa is in close proximity to the area's rich array of cultural attractions, shopping areas, academic institutions, state parks and sports centers. Whether traveling for business, pleasure, or both, The Umstead Hotel's ideal location provides a central point for enjoyment of many of the best attractions that North Carolina has to offer.
Business Center
24 hour business center available for guest use.
Banquets & Meetings
10,000 square-feet of elegant meeting and event space featuring natural light and original artwork.
Fine Dining On Site
Signature Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond restaurant, Herons, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch
Fitness Center
Fitness Studio with a full selection of Cybex weight machines, free weights and cardio-fitness machines equipped with flat screen TV/CD/DVD entertainment systems
Pets Allowed
Dogs are allowed with an additional cleaning fee.
Pool Outdoor
Seasonal outdoor pool.
Spa Facility
The Umstead Spa, a 14,000 square-foot spa featuring ten treatment rooms, men’s and ladies relaxation lounges including sauna, steam and whirlpool and a coed relaxation lounge and meditation garden.
Biking, Mountain
Bicycles are available for guest use.
Golfing
The Prestonwood Country Club is 5 miles away.
Jogging Running
Jogging/Walking trails around the property and leading to William B. Umstead State Park
Recommended Rooms
King Rooms - Spacious 537 square-foot rooms with king-sized bed, some with lakeside balcony. Double Rooms - Spacious 566 square-foot rooms with two double beds, some with lakeside balcony


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Banquets & Meetings
    - Business Center
    - Meeting Space
    - Disabled Access
    - Executive Retreat
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Pets Allowed
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
Available Activities
  • - Biking Mountain
    - Dining
    - Hiking
    - Jogging Running
    - Shopping


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