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The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Stonewall Jackson House

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Property amenity
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; American cuisine, alfresco dining
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
The Gin Hotel in central Lexington offers to-go breakfast for travelers. Dine al fresco at the Juniper Lounge's scenic terrace. Maintain your workout in the gym or enjoy a round of golf on-site. Helpful staff enhance your stay with local knowledge.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
30 South Main Street, Lexington, VA, 24450

What's nearby

  • Washington and Lee University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stonewall Jackson House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Virginia Military Institute - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • VMI Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Virginia Horse Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Macado's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel near Washington and Lee University
Located close to Stonewall Jackson House and Lee Chapel and Museum, The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides free to-go breakfast, golfing on site, and a terrace. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Juniper Lounge, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, concierge services, and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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 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

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Lexington, this hotel is steps from Stonewall Jackson House and Washington and Lee University. Lee Chapel and Museum and Virginia Military Institute are also within 10 minutes.

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The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Preston

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

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great , friendly, accommodating staff. Beautiful old building
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming 1920's hotel in very small town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a wonderful location will lots to do around. Staff was helpful, every thing went smoothly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the updated room and especially the large walk in shower. The room was very clean. I had a wonderful dinner at the Juniper restaurant in the hotel. My meal was excellent. All the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tobi

Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is quaint The room is clean and has a nice shower The restaurant is excellent. Love sitting outside out looking the cute town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Really enjoyed my stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well maintained old hotel. The staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a nice surprise this hotel was! We visited the welcome center in Lexington and the nice gentlemen working the counter recommended The Gin. We’re so glad he did, our room was perfect and the restaurant served delicious food. We liked it so much, we booked another night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second visit. Dinner on the porch and our room were both excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there for my cousin’s memorial at W&L law school. The hotel was lovely and very comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne Penn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More power outlets would be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Downtown location was ideal for our wants/needs and what we expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

A great downtown Lexington hotel.

Right in downtown Lexington and fun shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel with a great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRA

Liked: Amenities
The bar and restaurant were closed and i selected the property based on that
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stopped here overnight on our way south and were pleasantly surprised how nice this hotel is. The restaurant was delicious and priced very reasonably. Nice sojourn.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

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

Comfy bed and very clean!

Beautiful town, comfortable bed (pillows suck) and the room is very clean. Awesome rain head shower with lots of hot water. Staff was super nice and check in went smoothly. Breakfast is the usual but they had fresh yogurt and fruit which was nice. It’s a little worn looking in spots and the walls are pretty thin but overall will stay again when traveling through.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historical hotel in the center of town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Horrible sewer smell so strong in lobby and restaurant floor that it literally gagged me. No outlets near the bed, only one light switch so all lights are either on or off, not very clean, dead bugs behind the bed…I could go on and on…but the total deal breaker is the disgusting sewer smell. I think this place needs to be condemned. I cant believe the serve food in this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, convienent to everything in the area. Parking is a little tight but worked
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but you can’t get an Uber or Lyft anywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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