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

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You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour health club and a business center.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
(69 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • 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)
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Lexington is home to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG. Kentucky Horse Park and Mary Todd Lincoln House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Kentucky Castle and Ethereal Brewing. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rupp Arena or Kroger Field. Visit our Lexington travel guide
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1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY, 40511

What's nearby

  • A large campus with a central building, a circular lawn, and surrounding trees with autumn foliage.
    University of Kentucky
    6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • A large white house with multiple towers on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.
    Keeneland Racing Course
    8 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • 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

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
  • Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
    4 min drive
  • Goodfellas - Distillery District
    3 min drive

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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
  • 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

  • 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)

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG located?

Situated in Lexington, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Barrel House Distilling and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from University of Kentucky. James E. Pepper Distillery and Ethereal Brewing are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 788 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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great location, clean comfortable rooms, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room and breakfast were excellent. Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean, bed was comfortable and breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding staff, very clean and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for Keeneland. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, everything was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, close to restaurants and shopping. Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Big spacious room Big breakfast selection We’re driving across Merica and this has been the best hotel so far
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff. Easy check-in. Decent buffet style breakfast. Nice location. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quick and easy. Clean, affordable, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay, clean, spacious room. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Sandy was great she was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice staff, clean, quiet and great free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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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

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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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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff…good breakfast…good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and clean rooms! Staff was nice and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed for a night. Clean and nice staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Clean and comfortable hotel with some good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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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8/10 Good

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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

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Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We will definitely be back. The hotel staff was so friendly. Even went abive and beyond to try and help us get tickets to a game. The rooms were so clean and had a ton of space. Where this hotel is located one really never had to leave. Walgreens, Kroger, Starbucks, places to eat and shopping all across the street. The breakfast the hotel provided was decent. Hands down a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026