Welcome to the Econo Lodge, a Raleigh hotel near the Exploris Museum The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located less than five miles from the Exploris Museum, a museum dedicated to uniting people. This Raleigh hotel is minutes from popular area attractions like the North Carolina Museum of History, the North Carolina Museum of Art, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Pullen Park. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is only 14 miles from the hotel. Several shops are nearby. A variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges are located in the surrounding area. Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is located on the premises and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests are invited to enjoy many amenities, including a free deluxe continental breakfast, free local calls, free weekday newspaper and free coffee. Guests will also enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool. This Raleigh hotel provides business travelers with conveniences like free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms, computer hook-ups and access to copy and fax services. All spacious guest rooms include irons, ironing boards, spacious work desks and cable television with two HBO channels. Handicap accessible and non-smoking rooms are also available. Bus and truck parking is located on the property. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Econo Lodge hotel is the perfect place when visiting the Raleigh area. Centrally located to all of Raleigh's area attractions, museums, shopping and restaurants.