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Tucked away in the woodlands of Cary, North Carolina, just minutes from our home near Raleigh, is a five-star escape that feels a world away from the noise of everyday life.
The Umstead Hotel and Spa isn’t loud about its luxury. It doesn’t boast sweeping views of the ocean or glittering urban towers, or offer state of the art everything.
Instead, it’s a modest luxury, that quietly lures you in with a serenity that pulls you out of the modern world, and into a serene woodland setting that beckons you to switch off and relax.
We were thrilled of the chance to finally escape from our chaotic life to retreat into the Umstead’s sophisticated serenity for an overnight stay, leaving the kids to fend for themselves. (Welcome to our new phase of travel sans teenage kids, who no longer want to be around us anyway!)
About Umstead Hotel and Spa
The Umstead Hotel and Spa is located in Cary, just a short 15-minute drive away from downtown Raleigh, 10-minutes from the Research Triangle Park in Durham and RDU International Airport.
Despite being close to all the hustle and bustle and major attractions in Raleigh, it’s incredibly peaceful, with 12 acres of lakefront landscape and breathtaking views of the Umstead State Park forest.
It has 150 luxury suites and guest rooms, and has been recognized by AAA as a Five-Diamond property and by Condé Nast Traveler as the third-best hotel in the U.S.
It was even picked up by Forbes Travel Guide, who gave the hotel, it’s restaurant, and spa a Five-Star award, the highest-achievable ranking from Forbes.
In fact, it’s the only hotel in North Carolina to have earned a Forbes five star rating, and one of the only hotels in the world to earn triple five star status.
A place where luxury whispers, not shouts
We’ve stayed in many luxury hotels around the globe, but The Umstead offers something we rarely find: a slow-blooming wow.
There’s no flashy entrance or opulent chandelier moment. Instead the Umstead Hotel & Spa immediately lets you know what they stand for: the beauty of art and supporting local.
In the lobby lounge stands an artistic floral installation that changes weekly, thoughtfully designed by the local Watered Garden Florist.
We were greeted by a…
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