Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Downtown Area-Keeneland by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
9.1 (695 reviews)
1780 Sharkey Way , Lexington , US
+1 859-231-0656

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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:
Clean rooms (majority of reviews)
Friendly, accommodating staff
Excellent breakfast variety
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms
Convenient location (near Keeneland, restaurants, highway)
Quiet property
Pool available
Good value/price
Ample parking
Cons:
Isolated cleanliness issue (dirty bathroom, hair on tiles, late cleaning)
Old/nonworking USB plugs in some rooms
Elevator noisy and rough
No outside seating/firepit; on edge of business parking lot
Occasional noise from other guests (doors slamming)
Room not ready early for one guest (late check-in availability)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Mostly praised as very clean in multiple reviews but one report of a very dirty room (hair on tiles, late cleaning) and minor rust/tile issues, so slightly reduced.
Service
9.1
Staff repeatedly described as extremely friendly, accommodating and engaging (front desk, manager, breakfast staff), excellent service overall despite a few operational hiccups.
Location
9.3
Consistently noted as convenient: close to Keeneland, restaurants, highway and easy access to parts of town; one comment about being on edge of a business parking lot but overall very positive.
Room Quality
9
Rooms frequently described as comfortable, spacious and with excellent beds; some minor issues noted (old USB plugs, visible tile/rust in one bathroom).
Amenities
9.2
Good amenities cited (breakfast variety, pool, ample parking); limited outdoor seating/firepit noted as a shortcoming for some guests.
Value for Money
9.2
Several guests called the price pleasing or excellent value and highly recommended the stay, supporting a high value score.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent with many choices (bacon, sausage, gravy, pancakes, fruit, cinnamon rolls), driving a strong positive sentiment.
Overall Experience
9.2
Majority of reviews describe great stays, willingness to return and strong recommendations; isolated negative experiences slightly lower the overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:20

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just a short drive from downtown Lexington and the University of Kentucky, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Keeneland offers easy access to the city's main attractions.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and convenient kitchen appliances. Stay active at the on-site gym or unwind in the indoor pool.

Deluxe Services
Start your day with a delicious hot breakfast and take advantage of the business center for any work needs. Perfect for both leisure and business travelers.

Experience the best of Lexington at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Keeneland. Book your stay now for a memorable visit!

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.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 Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 695 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Linda • couple • us
9
Great stay
Pros:

Comfy beds friendly staff hot breakfast

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sharice • couple • us
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • us
9
would stay again
Pros:

very quiet and convenient

Cons:

nothing was bad

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
9
No horsing around here!
Pros:

- Excellent location, right off the highway and only 10 minutes from Keeneland track.

- Very clean, from lobby to bedding.

- All staff was extremely friendly & helpful. There was also plenty of staff with sometimes 3 people just working the breakfast area. Items were always replenished very timely.

- Many food choices right by hotel.

Cons:

Nothing, really.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Pickup • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The location was great for us.

Cons:

The girl at the desk when we arrived wasn't very friendly .

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • extended_group • us
9
Very good visit and I will return.
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable room. Bed was excellent. Breakfast was great. I was pleased with the rate. Ample parking and convenient location.

Cons:

My room was not available until 4:30 the date of my arrival. I was there at 2:30. I knew the room may not be available until 3, but 4:30 was disappointing.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • us
10
Our stay was comfortable
Pros:

Very close to Keeneland racetrack
Breakfast available
Staff was super friendly

Cons:

You are on the edge of a business parking lot therefore no outside sitting area/firepit

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Robert • extended_group • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • couple • us
10
It was a nice surprise trip to take in the hotel made it more comfortable of a stay.
Pros:

The property was clean. The area was quiet and it was a nice place to rest.

Cons:

The only thing I did not like was in the bathroom you could see the tile work and it had a little bit of rust, so maybe cleaning up the bathroom a little bit more but other than that it was good and clean and all the other places.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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fidicom • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Breakfast was good and comfortable. The room has a lot of space and you can store your things well and put your luggage on the desk.

Cons:

There was a lightly decent humidity

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • us
9
All of the staff was very accommodating.and friendly.. the hotel was very quiet and the property was clean.
Pros:

Ed’s were very comfortable.
The manager was engaging with the guests.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sybil • couple • us
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Clyta • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location was good. It was clean and the bed comfortable.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Brown • couple • us
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
1
I like a clean place this was not clean at all
Pros:

my morning coffee

Cons:

The room was dirty bathroom very dirty hair on tiles. They came to clean my room at 5 pm the next day I told them I was out of the room since 6 am and now they come no thanks

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Brittanee • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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KRISTIN • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • us
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee