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

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Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (628 reviews)
1000 Export Street , Lexington , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy during some stays
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Some guests mentioned unclean rooms and leftover food under the bed.
Service
9.33
Staff was frequently praised for being helpful and accommodating.
Location
9.37
Guests appreciated the proximity to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
7.82
Issues with mattress comfort noted; overall satisfactory but inconsistent.
Amenities
8.35
Various amenities were highlighted, though some complaints about the pool temperature.
Value for Money
8.31
Pricing was viewed as reasonable within the context of the area.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Breakfast received positive feedback, though some areas for improvement noted.
Overall Experience
8.93
General sentiment was positive with several enjoyable aspects highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 03:35

Property Description

Free High-Speed Internet Access and Indoor Pool
Guests at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown University can enjoy complimentary high-speed internet access in every room and take a relaxing dip in the indoor pool.

Convenient Location
Situated within walking distance of the University of Kentucky Medical Center, this hotel offers easy access to popular attractions such as the Keeneland racetrack and Fayette Mall.

Complimentary Hot Breakfast
Start your day right with a delicious hot breakfast at the hotel, including a variety of food options, juice, and coffee.

Experience comfort and convenience at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown University. Book your stay now for a memorable trip to Lexington, Kentucky.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LEX

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 628 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Terri • extended_group • us
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • us
7
Great location but a little pricey, and the staff was not super friendly. Breakfast was decent. limited parking.
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Room key stopped working, and staff was not super friendly

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Megan • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Very easy to find!

Cons:

No complaints!

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Renona • extended_group • us
8
Very pleasant and will stay there again if need to visit Lexington.
Pros:

The young man at the check in desk was super nice and helpful. Our room was very accessible from our parking spot. The hotel was very close to our destination at the hospital for my surgical procedure.

Cons:

Somewhat noisy at night until about midnight.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Steveanna • couple • us
10
Cons:

The bed and the pillows was very uncomfortable but the staff was super nice, hotel was very clean

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Julianne • family_with_children • us
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Lisa Mickler • couple • us
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jamelah • family_with_children • us
8
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Joe • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Randi • couple • us
9
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Gary • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • us
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Renea • couple • us
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
Graet
Pros:

Location was great, we travel to UK often and this was great location for us. Breakfast was awesome. Staff great.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Kirk • family_with_children • us
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Conveniently located to restaurants and attractions. Very clean up to date. Wonderful breakfast.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dawne • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee