Tara L.
Yelp
This might just be the best "bang for your buck" hotel in the Raleigh-Cary area.
First of all, I love Cary. It's so, quaint and sweet. The Mayton Inn reflects that from the moment you pull in to the pillar adorned driveway, to the colorful hallways that lead to your room.
Unlike some of the other reviews, I actually experienced amazing service. I arrived after midnight, which is exactly when I would have expected the service to be a bit ghostly. But instead, I pulled up my rental car, and immediately one of the staff walked to the front desk, greeted me and even knew my last name before even walking around the counter to check my reservation. She was warm, knowledgeable (I learned that this building used to be a bank and was briefed further on the property and amenities) and then was actually escorted to my room, just in the spirit of hospitality.
Among the amenities, she mentioned complimentary breakfast. No big deal, right? Oh, except for when she mentioned that I could order it to my room from my tablet if I didn't want to come downstairs to eat. (Which is perfect because I don't like interacting with human beings early in the morning!)
While I would have been happy with the basic continental breakfast repeat offender menu items, I was shocked and pleased to find a plethora of hot, decadent dishes as part of the complimentary breakfast (without a limit of how many to order.) Yes, there is a small service charge/gratuity, but it's truly one of the most generous complimentary offerings I've experienced in quite some time.
Essentially, I ordered two poached eggs on fresh, buttermilk biscuits, with bacon and cheddar cheese, orange juice and coffee and I believe I only had to pay for the juice and gratuity/service.
Additionally, you can also book services at their spa on the tablet as well. If you're there for a short stay, you may want to book ahead, but pretty cool that exists. The room itself was simple, clean and cozy but pretty much all I really needed. The orange chocolate truffles on each bed stand didn't hurt either. Plus, valet is also complimentary! I mean, really?!
Outside of The Umstead (which I can rarely afford) I've definitely found my new go-to in The Triad, and it's The Mayton Inn!