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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Addl Living Area) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Indoor pool
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$108
$93 nightly
$108 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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1000 Export St, Lexington, KY, 40504
  • Place, University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kentucky
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Mile Racetrack
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Addl Living Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed (Addl Living Area)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lexington

Located in Lexington (South Broadway Park), Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG is within a 15-minute walk of Red Mile Racetrack and University of Kentucky. .This hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Kentucky Horse Park and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Rupp Arena.

What's nearby

  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Kentucky - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Red Mile Racetrack - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rupp Arena - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kroger Field - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook Out - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Frozen Custard - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Naz's Halal - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Kentucky
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Lexington? This hotel has 650 square feet (59 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 650 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9 AM to 11 PM
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dani

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was pretty clean and cozy. We only stayed one night. We got a parking spot in front (lucky us) because the lot was packed. We walked around the area to grabs drinks and food and even to the casino nearby. 9/10 stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow did we feel like we hit the lottery here! Hotel checked all the boxes for us AND we got to go to a UK football game while we were in town. The shuttle has a stop right a crossed the street from the hotel!! This was an unexpected BONUS for us!! There were several good food options within walking distance as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to UK for Dadt weekend. Easy to get around, good breakfast, clean, nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amiee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a nice day. Hotel was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabba

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, could have used more toiletries, fairly close to UK campus but still requires transportation there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yong-Hui

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although billed as a downtown hotel, it was not a place one would walk from. It met our needs, but is nothing special. The breakfast buffet was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to transplant clinic where I take my son.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Lexington!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Our hotel room was clean and had the amenities we needed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Easy to book, decent price and pretty clean. Stayed to see family in the hospital nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuruddin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very spacious and clean room. Excellent bang for your buck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

KEVIN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

felt dirty

The room was dark. The carpet was stained. We felt dirty being in the room and using the bathroom and walking on the floor. The last night the phone kept ringing. It would ring and only static was there when we picked up. It happened 7 times that night from midnight until morning. The only advice given to us from staff was to disconnect the phone. But we couldn't do that because the jack for the phone was broken off and we couldn't unplug it. When we arrived in the evening each night, only parking spots in the back of the building were open which wouldn't be a problem but they designated the back door for exit only so we had to walk around the entire hotel to the front to get in. That is difficult when carrying multiple things in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025