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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
Exterior
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $122
$105 nightly
$122 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Explore the area

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1000 Export St, Lexington, KY, 40504
  • Place, University of Kentucky
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Mile Racetrack
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lexington Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪10 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Addl Living Area)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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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 University of Kentucky and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Red Mile Racetrack and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Kentucky Horse Park.

What's nearby

  • University of Kentucky - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Red Mile Racetrack - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kroger Field - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lexington Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Rupp Arena - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook Out - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Frozen Custard - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG

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 fire extinguisher and 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. 592 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night and beds were comfy and everything was so clean. Would definitely stay again if we are in town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lavern

Clean rooms, breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice and checkin was quick.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, good location, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, clean room and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Awesome clean comfy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nuruddin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, excellent value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean. There's enough towels in the room for everyone staying in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Amenities
Great beds and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Lexington!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Milad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the breakfast was top Notch. the staff went above and beyond to be helpful. I was there to visit someone in the hospital and it was truly a welcoming environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The young lady that checked me in did an outstanding job.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rommel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was friendly and so was the breakfast personnel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I liked the setup of the room and huge selection of options at breakfast. Only complaint is the bed was the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept on in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, stuff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rovena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable stay, great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gdeiboldt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice spacious and clean. Was very satisfied with the room. Staff was very courteous and helpful. May our stay pleasant. Thebreakfast buffet was also very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jorge Humberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026