Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

2.5 star property

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An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit surrounded by chairs, a glass partition, and a modern interior visible through the partition.
An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a grill, and a fire pit.
A hotel sign for Candlewood Suites, an IHG hotel, with a parking lot and cars in front.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern lobby with a refrigerated display case, a coffee station, and seating area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $107
$92 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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501 Waller Avenue, Lexington, KY, 40504
  • Place, University of Kentucky
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Mile Racetrack
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kroger Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower (Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lexington

With a stay at Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Lexington, within a 5-minute drive of University of Kentucky and Kroger Field. .This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Kentucky Horse Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Rupp Arena.

What's nearby

  • University of Kentucky - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Red Mile Racetrack - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lexington Memorial Coliseum - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Singletary Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kroger Field - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook Out - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Frozen Custard - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Lexington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 106 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 2021
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG Hotel
Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District an IHG Hotel
Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG Lexington

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 949 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 949 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 949 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 949 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 949 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, clean room, close to UK.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Fine for a place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came down for mom's weekend and had the best time. Great location, neat and tidy. Friendly staff! Loved my room will book again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel & very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was neat and clean. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, overall a quiet place. Nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Clean and convenient. Staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility and even greater staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great location and rooms always tip top
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room , easy check in, close to hospital
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was was well taken care of Nice sized rooms with great amenities & great location for colleges
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: Good Location, Good Value, Well Kept, Clean, Spacious, Plenty of Free Parking. Cons: Overbooked and had to work too hard to get reaonable solution. No breakfast. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marlis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious, we only stayed for a short time but I enjoyed the room and felt safe. The staff was very nice when my partner went down to buy snacks. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about my stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely friendly, we had everything we could need in our room. These were the COMFIEST beds EVER!!! We even checked what brand pillows so we could purchase some! Will probably only go to IHG hotels moving forward based off this experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times. Another excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk was friendly and helpful and room was spacious and clean. Great location to the University as well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Establishment was very clean and tidy. We didn't eat there or interact much witht he staff, but the few timesnwe did, the staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026