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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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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Addl Living Area) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1000 Export St, Lexington, KY, 40504
  • Place, University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kentucky
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Mile Racetrack
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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)
  • 342 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed (Addl Living Area)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lexington

Located in South Broadway Park, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG is a leisurely stroll from sights such as University of Kentucky and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. This 96-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

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 with free breakfast, near University of Kentucky
Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and free local calls are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 11 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG?

As of Dec 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG on Dec 23, 2025 start from $86.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG?

This hotel is situated in South Broadway Park within a short 13-minute walk of Red Mile Racetrack and also 18 minutes on foot from Lexington Memorial Coliseum. You'll also find Singletary Center for the Arts and William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG include a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9 AM and 11 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free Internet access as well as an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), which is 5.7 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG?

No, at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1005 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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Lexington!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachele

Traveled with group
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

Nuruddin

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

KEVIN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

felt dirty

The room was dark. The carpet was stained. We felt dirty being in the room and using the bathroom and walking on the floor. The last night the phone kept ringing. It would ring and only static was there when we picked up. It happened 7 times that night from midnight until morning. The only advice given to us from staff was to disconnect the phone. But we couldn't do that because the jack for the phone was broken off and we couldn't unplug it. When we arrived in the evening each night, only parking spots in the back of the building were open which wouldn't be a problem but they designated the back door for exit only so we had to walk around the entire hotel to the front to get in. That is difficult when carrying multiple things in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

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

Lexington Lovely

Very nice stay, comfortable bed, clean bathroom and wonderful free breakfast! Staff was okay could have been a bit more friendly also wish there was an outside seating area other than front entrance bench for smokers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Room, not so great. Breakfast was great.

The lighting in the room was bad. The lighting in the bathroom was terrible. The room was just DARK. The only place to hang cloths was in a cabinet that also held the iron and ironing board. We couldn't hang all of our clothes. The TV was way off to one side of the room and not in front of the beds. Some kind of wooden thing on the wall that was probably sold as "art". My wife sat on the chair in the room and it was wet. I went to the desk and was told that they could not give us another chair. Really! I asked for and was given a couple of extra towels to put on the chair and soke up the wetness. Really! On a brighter side, the breakfast was GREAT. The person handling the breakfast was thoughtful, nice and did a good job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTHUR, SPRING HILL

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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