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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Guests start their mornings with a complimentary breakfast buffet before heading to the fitness center for a workout or unwinding at the indoor pool

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Located in South Broadway Park, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown welcomes travelers with free breakfast, dry cleaning, a gym, in-room WiFi, and an indoor pool. Helpful staff offer luggage storage and self parking for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Addl Living Area)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Addl Living Area)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1000 Export St, Lexington, KY, 40504

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 near University of Kentucky
Located close to Kroger Field, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–11 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG located?

Located in South Broadway Park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital and University of Kentucky. Red Mile Racetrack and Continuing Care Hospital - CHI Saint Joseph Health are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

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

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Judi

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Filled our need for someplace close to AB Chandler Hospital. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came in town to see Trans -Siberia Orchestra, room was very clean and very spacious. Nice suprise with the room size.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Christine Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shaw

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, every staff member were so nice and helpful, only concern there was no exhausting fan in the bathroom, seemed a little odd
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabba

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good. The pool was closed. The rooms were clean. It is not as close to downtown as I would have preferred.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amiee

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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Generally good. Their website says there is a "Hot Tub or Spa", but there isn't. The TV in my room was broken the first night, but it was fixed the second night. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rovena

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

8/10 Good

Rachele

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool area !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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