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

2.5 star property
Downtown Lexington hotel serves hearty breakfasts before guests take refreshing dips in the indoor pool, with multilingual staff ready to plan perfect outings

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland in central Lexington offers breakfast, dry cleaning, an indoor pool, in-room WiFi, and multilingual staff to help arrange visits to nearby attractions. Travelers appreciate the complete package for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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 Ethereal Brewing and James E. Pepper Distillery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Keeneland Racing Course, or consider a night out at The Kentucky Castle. Visit our Lexington travel guide
Map
1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY, 40511

What's nearby

  • McConnell Springs Park
    McConnell Springs Park
    3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Panorama of an autumn, colorful lawn surrounded by buildings in downtown Lexington, Kentucky
    University of Kentucky
    6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Ethereal Brewing
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Barrel House Distilling
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • James E. Pepper Distillery
    4 min drive - 2.0 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
  • Taco Bell
    2 min walk
  • Goodfellas - Distillery District
    3 min drive

About this property

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

Hotel near University of Kentucky
At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour health club and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 78 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

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 2.9 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. 785 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

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

Francine

Clean room and great service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

Jimmy

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and well kept. Staff was friendly. Biggest issue was that the property was LOUD. If anyone in the room used the tub/shower it was very loud in the room. Neighboring room’s TV could easily be heard through the wall. All doors slammed shut (no soft closers). Was hard to get comfortable with so much noise all through the night. Breakfast was average. Surrounding area had good dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room. Comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. And the staff was polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness
So fresh. So ckean. So fresh and so clean clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so nice! Room was large which helped with 2 toddlers and spotless! The continental breakfast was wonderful and we had the pool to ourselves! Thank you for a GREAT stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms friendly staff. Easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the area. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and bed. Very clean. Heater worked well. Good Wifi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel!

The hotel was super clean and had everything you would need. The bed was very comfortable. Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here a few times. I also stay at other hotels in other cities and this location is, by far, the best!! The staff is always pleasant, the condition and cleanliness of all the spaces is always 5 stars and even the food is better than other Holiday Inn Express locations. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025