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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG

2.5 star property

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A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a horse statue.
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.
A hotel room with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a telephone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $106
$91 nightly
$106 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24

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1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY, 40511
  • Place, McConnell Springs Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Barrel House Distilling
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, James E. Pepper Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and alarm clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and alarm clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Top Floor)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds (Top Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lexington

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG in Lexington, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Kentucky and Rupp Arena. .This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Kentucky Horse Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Red Mile Racetrack.

What's nearby

  • McConnell Springs Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Ethereal Brewing - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Barrel House Distilling - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • James E. Pepper Distillery - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • University of Kentucky - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clark's Pump-N-Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Drake’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goodfellas - Distillery District - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lexington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 78 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour health club and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Lexington? This hotel has 1600 square feet (144 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.

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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,600 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available

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 welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel LEXINGTON NORTHEAST
Holiday Inn Express LEXINGTON NORTHEAST
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Lexington Northeast
Holiday Inn Express Lexington
Holiday Inn Express Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland
Holiday Inn Express Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 788 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night; staff was friendly and welcoming and property was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffs, nice & clean room. Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice staff, clean, quiet and great free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francine

Clean room and great service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a night. Clean and nice staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

John e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel, with friendly front desk staff. There are lots of restaurants in close proximity and the hotel is located in a convenient location and only 10 minutes from Down town Lexington.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A variety of nearby restaurants and a good breakfast buffet. The room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean room. Breakfast was delicious. The staff were very gracious and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

coletta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants are within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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This is our 4th consective year staying at the Holiday Inn Express on Sharky Way. Clean, comfortable hotel. Close proximity to Keeneland. We attend Makers Mark Mile annually and this hotel has become part of our tradtion. Very good breakfast, Outstanding staff. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and clean rooms! Staff was nice and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the staff members including the front desk staff and the breakfast area workers, were great! The breakfast provided a good variety. This was a wonderful overnight stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, all the staff was friendly and professional and the breakfast buffet was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff…good breakfast…good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean rooms. Walkable to food nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, staff very friendly, great breakfast and breakfast selection. We actually stayed 3 nights because of the snowstorm and would definitely stay here again. Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable hotel with some good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, good breakfast buffet options
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff was courteous. Great location for rep Arena several restaurants within walking distance wonderful continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025