downtown raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina, is a vibrant and growing city, yet friendly and easy to navigate. blue lotus can be conveniently accessed from Interstate 40 and Route 70, and is just 14 miles from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) airport. Located in downtown Raleigh, blue lotus presents visitors with local hotels and restaurants within walking distance of the studio.
If you are joining us from out of town for a workshop or training event, please review this list of some of the many nearby accommodations and favorite local restaurants. For more comprehensive information, visit Downtown Raleigh, which features the “Live, Work, Play” amenities of our growing city.
accommodations
Clarion Hotel State Capital
320 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-832-0501
Approximate distance: 0.42 miles
Days Inn – Downtown Raleigh
300 North Dawson Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-828-9081
Approximate Distance: 0.57 miles
Double Tree by Hilton Brownstone Hotel
1707 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-828-0811
Approximate distance: 1.03 miles
Hampton Inn & Suites
600 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-825-4770
Approximate distance: 0.2 miles
The Oakwood Inn Bed & Breakfast
411 North Bloodworth Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-832-9712
Approximate distance: 1.22 miles
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-833-1120
Approximate distance: 1.15 miles
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 834-9900
Approximate distance: 1.12 miles
local eats
Raleigh’s Cultural Creatives include excellent chefs at some of the best restaurants in the Southeast. The heart of downtown, as well as the streets of downtown’s hip Glenwood South District, where blue lotus calls home, are loaded with wonderful restaurants with a range of offerings – from quick and tasty to take-your-time and savor. Here are some of our favorites.
For more comprehensive information, visit Downtown Raleigh, for many other “Live, Work, Play” restaurants in our growing city.
518 West
Italian Café (pasta and wood-fired pizza)
518 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-825-2518
Armadillo Grill
Tex-Mex
439 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-546-0555
Babylon
Authentic Moraccan cuisine
309 N. Dawson Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-838-8595
Bida Manda
Laotian restaurant and bar
222 S. Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-829-9999
Blue Mango
Classic Indian cuisine
222 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-322-2760
The Borough
Neighborhood bar, good food
317 W. Morgan Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-832-8433
buku
Global street food
110 E. Davie Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-834-6963
Cafe Helios
Tea, coffee, and lunch
413 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-838-5177
Calavera
Empanada and tequila bar
444 S. Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-671-1661
Capital Club 16
Traditional American restaurant and bar
16 W. Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-747-9345
Centro
Unique and traditional Mexican cuisine
106 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-835-3593
The Fiction Kitchen
Local food revolution
428 S. Dawson Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-831-4177
Gravy
Modern takes on classic Italian-American cuisine
135 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-896-8513
Humble Pie
Tapas restaurant and tiki bar
317 S. Harrington Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-829-9222
The Morning Times
Coffee, breakfast, lunch, and desserts
10 E. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-836-1204
PieBird
Sweet and savory pies, and full bar
618 N. Person Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-508-7612
The Raleigh Times
Hand-crafted creative takes on classic bar fare
14 E. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-833-0999
Remedy Diner
Sandwiches and salads (wide vegetarian and vegan offerings)
137 E. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-835-3553
Sitti
Traditional Lebanese cuisine
137 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-239-4070
Sosta Cafe
Coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dessert (closed Saturdays and Sundays)
130 E. Davie Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-833-1006
Sunflowers Cafe
Sandwiches, soups, and salads
8 West Peace Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-833-4676
Thaiphoon Bistro
Thai cuisine
301 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-720-4034
Zely & Ritz
Tapas restaurant & wine bar
301 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-828-0018
zpizza
Gluten-free and vegan options
421 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-838-0681
