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University Lodge Motel

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University Lodge Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a microwave, and a window with a view of a building and greenery outside.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a microwave, and a window with a view of a building and greenery outside.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a microwave, and a window with a view of a building and greenery outside.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a microwave, and a window with a view of a building and greenery outside.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Frankfort is home to University Lodge Motel. Buffalo Trace Distillery and Sycamore Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blue Grass Railroad Museum and The Labyrinth. Visit our Frankfort travel guide
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711 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601

What's nearby

  • A large brick building with a central tower, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is part of Kentucky State University.
    Kentucky State University
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A multi-tiered waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.
    Cove Spring Park
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • A bench, a window with green shutters, and a planter with flowers.
    Buffalo Trace Distillery
    6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Greenhill Cemetery
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Frankfort Cemetery
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Office Pub
    3 min drive
  • Mami Monchitas
    3 min drive
  • Linney's Pizza
    2 min walk
  • Hardee's
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is University Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at University Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at University Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is University Lodge Motel located?

Situated in Frankfort, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Greenhill Cemetery and Kentucky State University. Frankfort Cemetery and Cove Spring Park 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

University Lodge Motel Reviews

5.0

4.8

Cleanliness

5.8

Location

5.6

Staff & service

4.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast clean service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms and good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Old building old rooms but peaceful

It’s was and older building it had better days the rooms also had better days but everything else was very good and it was quiet Usually you hear all kinds of noise yet it was very peaceful slept very well will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirtiest motel I have ever stayed in. Dried feces, vomit and possibly blood on walls around toilet. The smell of wet shower and mold permeatedmtue air. It was well lit, quiet and in a good location. The bed was reasonably comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good, but property is low class. Lighting in room poor. Shower force of water a challenge.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Old but ok

The room was clean it's just an old Motel I will say that if it's very quiet there and it was very very well lit outside I felt safe there, although I did find a bed bug in the bed and it did but my arm a few times so therefore we will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It wasn’t a terrible place for a last minute stay, the staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is rundown and needs updating. Our room wasn’t dirty persay but it was dingy, the blanket had holes in it the walls had holes in them and the shower was mildewy and just bleh. It was ok for like a night we ended up leaving early though. Probably wouldn’t stay here again if I had other options.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Not bad

Wasn't bad for the price. Great location for the event I attended. Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly. Only thing I had an issue with was people screaming/slamming doors in the middle of the night and then again early AM. But it's not the hotel's fault if customers act that way.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel was ok for a one night stay as a traveler passing through. The staff was pleasant and assisted willingly when I needed help turning on the shower. The hotel had a decent looking paint job outside but the room was very old and tired looking. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were terrible. Sometimes it's hard to tell if old things are clean but I think the room was basically clean. Appliances and a/c worked fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hidden fees. I got charged an extra $20 after i booked the room. The first hour we were there i wanted to leave. I felt very u comfortable there. The shower door was shattered it was not a very good night to say the least. If i had known what i was going to be staying in i would have chose somewhere else or stayed in the car.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Troubled neighbors

Check in was very smooth. The room was clean but sparse. This was a very last minute booking as I drove till I was tired and then looked to see what was available at my current location. Upon finding my room I was right next to what I thought was the teenagers room of a family and Dad was checking in on them as I arrived. All was well till about 11 pm then I heard fighting next door and the sound of someone being slammed against the wall. "The Dad" appeared at their door and one of them was escorted out to the car that was in front of my ground floor room's window. They stayed out there talking till 2 am then drove off. "The Mom" was heard saying that they have left and the rest of them should go to sleep. This left me with a very restless sleep worrying that, in anger, the other one might attempt a drive by shooting or something. I'll remind the reader that I'm only describing them as my 1st impression. I have no idea as to actual relationship of these people. I left at 6 am trying to get out, before that neighbor chaos started back up. None of this is the lodges fault, but the experience will stop me from returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay will be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is 2026 Bates motel...I brought my sheets from home. Nasty. Best thing is there is a dollar tree next door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good deal for the price. It's old, but fairly clean, and everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, they charge a $30 deposit, but you only get $10 back when you check out. We never heard of that before. Oh, there’s a sign that says no refunds. The stairs were not in good shape, the parking lot seems very unsafe, and the room was not good. It looked like it was remodeled by DIYers who never DIYd before. The sheets were grossly dirty, so we immediately went back. Thankfully they did issue a refund, and we left.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking, room was clean but sparsely furnished
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nasty and looked to have not been cleaned. There was bed bugs on the corners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was great. The shower was hot but needs updated and throughly cleaned. No ice machine. If it was updated it would be worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do yourself a favor plan on sleeping in your car it’s way cleaner than this place. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. If I could give them a -5 rating I would.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smells like cigarettes mattress are horrible old buildings look terrible don’t go there bugs bite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An okay place to crash for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fine basic hotel. Would be better if the property enforced quiet hours as some guests are disrespectful and are loud at inappropriate times
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff is nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy, no phone, internet, tv. Stained towels, black mold and they charged more than the booking said it would be by 15$
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026