Raleigh NC, the nice bits please
 

I originally piggybacked this on an old thread, but thought a new one more apt.

My wife is doing an externship in Raleigh for 2 weeks in September (North Carolina State University). Having never visited the area we are wondering if anyone could point us in the right area to start looking for hotels. We know all the big chains, but do not know anything about the different area's. The criteria are:
1) Safe area, she may be home late some evenings
2) Clean hotel
3) Close proximity to the University

She will be flying there and hiring a car for the 2 weeks.

Thanks

Dave