If you don't feel like battling the traffic to get to one of the wonderful restaurants in the area eat at the Bistro on site. I also ordered a Gin & Tonic that was quite perfect after a long drive.
Great hotel in the Raleigh area. Convenient access to Crabtree Mall and easy on highway access. Staff is great. Traffic is heavy during peak hours so plan accordingly.
Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley hotel is close to Crabtree Valley Mall, NC State, Carter Finley Stadium, NC State Fairgrounds, Rex Hospital, PNC Arena and the Carolina Hurricanes, Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek.