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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

3 stars
1000 EXPORT STREET, LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
24 reviews
Great value in Lexington

this hotel was conveniently located right on UK campus and just five miles to Keenland. There are... See full review

  • DCBlake
  • 17 Apr 2012
Very close to UK

Staff was very accommodating. We stopped in at 11 am in hopes of an early check-in. They cheerfully... See full review

  • AHW1
  • 9 Apr 2012
Welcome to our Downtown Lexington, KY Hotel at the University of KY If you're looking for hotels in Lexington, KY that offer excellent amenities and a convenient location, then choose the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Lexington - Downtown / University of Kentucky. The hotel is close to the UK campus, local hospitals and Lexington Bluegrass Airport (LEX) is just five miles away. Business guests appreciate that our downtown hotel's location in Lexington, KY is close to IBM, PNC Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Ashland and UPS. Central Baptist Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital and UK - Good Samaritan Hospital also call Lexington, KY home. Our hotel's guests love being just two blocks from the University of Kentucky, home of the Wildcats. The Lexington Center, home of Rupp Arena and the Convention Center is nearby, as well. Guests can spend the day touring Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, or enjoy an afternoon exploring the beautiful Victorian Square. World-class Thoroughbred racing and picturesque horse farms are can't-miss attractions for visitors to the Lexington area. When you're searching for downtown Lexington, KY hotels, remember that you can enjoy the complimentary, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar each morning. Take advantage of the free wired and wireless Internet access, or relax by using the indoor pool and whirlpool. A Fitness Center and Business Center add even more convenience to your stay. We look forward to serving you!

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Nearby airports
Bluegrass Airport, (LEX), 6.00, MI; Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, (CVG), 70.00, MI; Louisville Airport, (SDF), 75.00, MI;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • Airline Desk
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bath Tub
  • Business Center
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Children''s Activities
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Courtesy Breakfast
  • Desk with Lamp
  • DVD Player
  • Email Service
  • Executive Level
  • FAX
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Golf
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • High Speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Indoor Pool
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Maid Service
  • Overhead Projector
  • Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Shops/Commercial Services
  • Temperature Control
  • Tennis
  • Tour Desk
  • TV
  • White Board

Dining

Logan's Roadhouse
A full sevice steakhouse that is within walking distance from the hotel. It serves lunch and dinner: steaks, salads, munchies...and alway a bucket of peanuts on the table; diners will enjoy the casual atmosphere and good food.
Buffalo Wild Wings
A bar & grill that is within walking distance from the hotel. It is a great place to catch the game on one of the many TV's that line the walls of this sports bar. Wings and so much more!
Jalepeno's
Mexican Restaurant within walking distance of the hotel. A local restaurant with authentic Mexican food, a favorite among many who live in Lexington. Every meal starts out with chips and house made salsa. Great food and service!
Buffalo Wild Wings
Bar & Grill within walking distance from the hotel. A great place to catch the game on one of the many tv's that line the walls of this sports bar. Wings and so much more!
Penn Station Subs
Hot sandwiches within walking distance to hotel. This counter service restaurant has a great variety of hot subs, hand cut fries and don't miss out on the fresh lemonade.
Atlanta Bread Company
Deli Type Counter Service Restaurant within walking distance from the hotel. Soups, sandwiches, salads all fresh and made to order. Don't miss out on their breakfast pastries!
Sonic
Fast food within walking distance from hotel. Sonic is now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner....but don't forget the sweet treats.
Saddle Ridge
Bar/Night Club within walking distance from the hotel, music, karaoke, some food served.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (24)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Overall score

4 / 5
24 out of 24
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

92% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Reviewer score

3
DCBlake
Miramar, FL, USA
17 Apr 2012

Great value in Lexington

this hotel was conveniently located right on UK campus and just five miles to Keenland. There are lots of Goidelic places to eat nearby, some within walking distance. The best part is that everyone was so nice! I would recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a nice place to stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Try Malone's Steakhouse! It's excellent!

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Reviewer score

4
AHW1
TLH, FL
9 Apr 2012

Very close to UK

Staff was very accommodating. We stopped in at 11 am in hopes of an early check-in. They cheerfully checked us in - even with a selection of available rooms. After a very early morning flight to LEX, this made the rest of our day that more enjoyable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

The Pub, a British themed establishment, located in the Fayette Mall area. Fantastic atmosphere, staff and food.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Reviewer score

1
Pamela
lexington , KY
2 Aug 2011

Horrible

Disgusting. The pool area reaked of urine. The hotel let a couple from another hotel come in and used the pool and they proceeded to drink beer out of glass bottles and smoke in the pool area. Our room smelled terrible. Was extremely disappointed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Reviewer score

4
Reba
Pa
22 Jul 2011

would stay again

staff was friendly and helpful

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Reviewer score

4
Nurse Dorthory
Louisville ky
6 Apr 2011

very nice

the morning breakfast had a great selection and we enjoyed it very much

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Reviewer score

4
Marc
Business
42103
7 Jan 2011

Lexington Visit

Business Meeting

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Reviewer score

5
Boo
St Louis, MO
21 Jun 2010

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Reviewer score

5
Lisa
Atlanta, GA
3 Jun 2010

We enjoyed our stay

We thought this was a great hotel. The room was clean, the beds were comfy, the shower had great water pressure, we did not hear any noise from adjacent rooms, and the breakfasts were delicious. Several other reviews I read before staying mentioned noise from the nearby train tracks, but we found it to be unnoticeable, despite that our window faced the tracks. Right there the trains go under a bridge and don't cross the street, so they don't blow their whistles. Or at least, we never heard a train whistle the two nights we were there. When the trains did pass, it did not shake the building and the noise certainly wasn't anything to wake someone up. Instead, what was much noisier were the ambulances going to and from the several nearby hospitals. Still, I don't think they ever woke any of us up, and they did not bother us. However, I think that the ambulances were frequent enough and loud enough that they might bother someone who is a light sleeper. (I rated the amenities as 5* because the field is required but I really can't comment on them as we did not use the pool or the fitness center.)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Reviewer score

2
cheer dad
Somerset, KY
16 May 2010

You decide!.

We were there for a cheerleading clinic put on by some of the University cheer team. The room had two full size beds instead of two queen beds, the door to the pool area became inoperable right at the time when we were about to use it, and the on call maintenance person wouldn't come in to open the door for us, or the others that were there for the same thing. No frig, or microwave in the room(we undserstood that there was by the listing...i.e. it didn't state that "not all rooms have these items")

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEXINGTON-DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

Reviewer score

4
Mo Money
Chesterland, OH
7 Apr 2010

UK convenience

When I checked in at the desk, the clerk wanted to charge me an additional $25 for my dog. I insisted that I chose the hotel due to allowing pets so it should have been included. The breakfast spread was wonderful and the choice of firm and soft pillows was a nice touch.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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