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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Kentucky

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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

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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
Private bathroom
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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
  • 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)

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient place to stay.
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

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

8/10 Good

Christine Elle

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was pretty clean and cozy. We only stayed one night. We got a parking spot in front (lucky us) because the lot was packed. We walked around the area to grabs drinks and food and even to the casino nearby. 9/10 stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow did we feel like we hit the lottery here! Hotel checked all the boxes for us AND we got to go to a UK football game while we were in town. The shuttle has a stop right a crossed the street from the hotel!! This was an unexpected BONUS for us!! There were several good food options within walking distance as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to UK campus, very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, could have used more toiletries, fairly close to UK campus but still requires transportation there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a suite, and it was super spacious and made for a very enjoyable weekend visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuruddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very spacious and clean room. Excellent bang for your buck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Holiday Inn
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Room comfort
little worn but fine stay for the price of one nite that includes decent breakfast, part of a longer trip.... we were only there to sleep. location is UK campus so decent area, Black Type Brewery across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to transplant clinic where I take my son.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The people working at the front desk were so friendly and helpful. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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