Holiday Inn Express Lexington Southwest Nicholasville by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (188 reviews)
164 Imperial Way , Nicholasville , US
+1 859-885-8080

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff
Very clean rooms (multiple guests)
Comfortable beds
Excellent, plentiful breakfast
Convenient location near dining and shopping
Heated pool
Cons:
One severe cleanliness incident (bed bug) reported
Isolated issues: hair in shower and trash under sofa
Some rooms smelled damp/musty and hallway fragrance was strong
No lunch/dinner on-site (only breakfast)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Mixed reports: multiple guests called rooms 'very clean' but one guest found a bed bug and noted hair in the shower and trash under the sofa; another room smelled damp/musty.
Service
8.8
Consistently positive: staff and receptionists described as friendly and accommodating; housekeeping responded quickly to towel requests.
Location
8.6
Positive: location praised for convenience to dining options and shopping.
Room Quality
8.4
Generally good: beds frequently described as very comfortable; isolated issues include a musty-smelling room and trash found under a pull-out sofa by one guest.
Amenities
8.4
Good: guests mentioned a great heated pool and plentiful breakfast offerings; limited on-site meal options (no lunch/dinner) noted by one guest.
Value for Money
8.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
8.9
Strong breakfast feedback: described as amazing, plentiful and varied; guest wished for additional on-site meal options.
Overall Experience
7.5
Mostly positive guest experiences (friendly staff, comfortable beds, great breakfast) but overall score impacted by a serious cleanliness incident (bed bugs) that led one party to leave immediately.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:11

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
The Holiday Inn Express Lexington Southwest Nicholasville, just off Route 27, offers a prime location near downtown Nicholasville. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Comfortable Rooms and Useful Facilities
Relax in rooms adorned in green and gold, each equipped with cable TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Additional conveniences include a coffee maker and ironing facilities. Guests can also utilize the fitness center and business center with various services.

Delicious Breakfast and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with a hot breakfast buffet and a complimentary morning newspaper. Explore attractions like the Golf Club of the Bluegrass and the University of Kentucky, both a short drive away from the hotel.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is currently under full renovations. Please note this will not impact the overall guest experience. The renovations will take place in the lobby, public spaces and various rooms.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 188 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Eddy • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Angel • couple • us
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • us
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • us
9
We were there for. Funeral. Not to judge a motel.
Pros:

Not important.

Cons:

Not important.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Cortni • family_with_children • us
1
We left less than 30 minutes after arriving due to bed bugs & uncleanliness.
Cons:

We found a bed bug about 15-20 minutes after checking in & gettin in our room. We left immediately. The shower had hair in it & there was trash under the pull out sofa.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Leon • couple • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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M Family • solo_traveller • sa
9
Comfy, clean, and welcoming hotel
Pros:

The room was very clean, beds were super comfy, the staff, especially receptionists were friendly and welcoming, breakfast was good and plentiful with a nice variety. I asked for clean towels and housekeeping brought them up immediately.

Cons:

One of the rooms smelled a little damp and musty and the perfumey fragrance in the halls was a bit too strong for us, but everything else made up for this minor issue!

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jean de Dieu • solo_traveller • sg
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Jean de Dieu • solo_traveller • sg
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Linda • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Staff were accommodating and friendly! The hotel was very clean and the beds were very comfortable!

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Shawn • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • solo_traveller • us
10
This was a wonderful place to stay!
Pros:

The location worked well for me. There were many choices for dining out and all were close. The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was amazing! Thank you!

Cons:

Breakfast was amazing. It would have been nice to have lunch and dinner at the hotel as well.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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LaToya • couple • us
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Jason • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Tipton • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Floyd • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
10
I would come back!
Pros:

Lovely and convenient to shopping. Great heated pool

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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imer Samuel Rivera • solo_traveller • hn
7
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • us
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee