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

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Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (675 reviews)
1000 Export Street , Lexington , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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 675 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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Devon • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • couple • us
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Dr Nompumelelo • couple • za
2
Disappointing stay at this hotel
Pros:

Rene’s welcome at reception was the only positive experience at this hotel.

Cons:

Mattresses are old, creaky and very uncomfortable. Room was not serviced at all, noise from room above and corridor at 3 am. Paper plates and plastic utensils are a no-no!

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Pheobie • extended_group • us
7
It was good to be close to the hospital
Pros:

Close to UK hospital

Cons:

Not a lot of parking

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • us
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Conley • family_with_children • us
8
Short stay in a clean and quiet room.
Pros:

Staff was friendly and the property was clean.

Cons:

The bed and my back had a disagreement.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • us
9
Great
Pros:

Lots a lot of choices

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
10
The staff was very helpful nice polite positive people, couldn’t ask for a better experience with the staff.
Pros:

Very clean, great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Byron • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Y8808JBjanetj • Family
6
Dirty rooms
Pros:

The rooms are updated. Breakfast is good. Rooms need to be deep cleaned , dust behind curtains, on baseboards, on air unit, headboards, corners on floor very dirty, cobwebs on ceiling, carpet very dirty,bathroom floors dirty and bathtub very dirty. I cleaned the tub before getting in shower my first night and the rag was very dirty. The carpets need to be cleaned. Please make sure you dust really well.

2026-04-17 • via Tripadvisor
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Miranda • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • us
7
It was a good place to sleep and shower while my mom is in the hospital just expensive
Pros:

It was in close proximity to the Hospital.

Cons:

Lack of parking and Uncomfortable beds

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
• couple • us
6
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • us
7
Convenient location. Restaurants within walking distance.
Pros:

Convenient location, restaurants within walking distance.

Cons:

Rug smelled musty. Possibly because the pool was on the same floor

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Scott • family_with_children • us
10
Great location for UK
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

N/a

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Hal • family_with_children • us
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Comfortable room and beds, clean, and the staff were great. Fantastic water pressure in the shower.

Cons:

Could use more power outlets on the wall where the beds are, but that's it.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Keaston • couple • us
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Jeri • couple • us
9
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Riches • family_with_children • us
10
It was great
Pros:

Quiet

Cons:

Plenty of parking and breakfast

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee