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

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and a covered area.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and two lamps.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wooden headboard, and wall-mounted lamps.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, framed pictures, and a large window.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $117
$101 nightly
$117 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY, 40511
  • Place, Ethereal Brewing
    ‪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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a telephone, and a chair with a cushion.

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 wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a nightstand, and a framed abstract painting.

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 wired internet

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a phone, 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 wired internet

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a telephone, and a chair with a cushion.

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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a telephone, and a chair with a cushion.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, two single beds, a desk with a chair, and a green wall with a framed picture.

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 wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a nightstand, and a framed abstract painting.

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 wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a desk.

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 wired internet

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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 a 4-minute drive from Lexington Convention Center and 5 minutes from Rupp Arena. .This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Keeneland Racing Course and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Kentucky Horse Park.

What's nearby

  • Ethereal Brewing - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Barrel House Distilling - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • James E. Pepper Distillery - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Kentucky - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Keeneland Racing Course - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clark's Pump-N-Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Rice Thai Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Goodfellas - Distillery District - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drake’s - ‬4 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 satellite premium 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 785 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 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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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel breakfast around!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room were extremely clean, I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean, spacious room. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & bed very comfortable. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stop with places to eat and continue on your trip Cole by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff all were very friendly. The room was clean and the hotel was nice. Breakfast was decent with good choices. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best shower! Best bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room convenient to highway and food. Staff had breakfast ready at 6am, which was nice as we wanted an early start. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and staff pay close attention to details. Go to place to stay in Lexington due to how the hotel is opporated and how clean it is.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was super clean and comfortable. The managers were very nice and helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a wonderful hotel. Beds are very comfortable and rooms are clean and well appointed. Breakfast is also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Would recommend it if there was a coffee pot in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room good breakfast super clean. But really expensive for what we got
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast with variety. Rooms were very clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Clean room and great service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026