The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 3

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A building with a sign reading "ROBERT E LEE" and a brick facade.
A lobby with a brown leather sofa, patterned armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception desk.
Outdoor dining tables with wicker chairs, a glass of wine, and an American flag.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $130
$115 nightly
$130 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Explore the area

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30 South Main Street, Lexington, VA, 24450
  • Place, Washington and Lee University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jackson House Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Military Institute
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪89 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lexington

With a stay at The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Lexington, steps from Jackson House Museum and Washington and Lee University. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lee Chapel and Museum and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Virginia Military Institute.

What's nearby

  • Washington and Lee University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jackson House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lee Chapel and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Virginia Military Institute - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • VMI Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 39 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Juniper Lounge, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Juniper Lounge - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Juniper Lounge

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Property is also known as

Robert E Lee Hotel Lexington

Robert E Lee Hotel

Robert E Lee Lexington

Robert E Lee Hotel

The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel

The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Lexington

The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Lexington

The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Beautiful rooms, very professional and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was wonderful and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Robert E Lee is a beautifully renovated hotel in the heart of historic Lexington right next to the Washington Lee University and the Virginia Military institute. Two of the best American institutions… both are must see 🇺🇸
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. I will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and a great staff:
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, but breakfast was better when it was the Robert E. Lee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting and nostalgic place. Overall very subdued but nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in town, 15 minutes walk to VMI. Clean rooms, nice bathroom, bar and restaurant has a large outdoor space. Breakfast is included, basic but fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linnette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was simple, basic : bagels, coffee tea, toast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms, beds, and staff are wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GRZEGORZ

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Staff & service
The room was reasonably clean but the halls smelled of mildew. The staff as nice as could be but the breakfast was minimal.The location is terrific and the views lovely. All told, despite the limitations I would come again for the central location and the courtesy of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a historic area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was not great - check-in staff was not engaging at all. And we went to the front desk twice and no one was there. Walking in they sat there and did not even greet us. Overall stay very mediocre. Room only ok, felt a bit old and cold.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, comfortable room, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely architecture, but rooms are in desperate need of updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better toiletries. Everything else nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice space, the only thing I wish is that they had had more coffee options in the room, including cream
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025