21c Museum Hotel Lexington

Hotels
21c Museum Hotels
8.8 (566 reviews)
167 West Main Street , Lexington , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean room
Great location
Beautiful art
Cons:
Poor service
Inconsistent cleanliness
High parking costs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Some reviews mentioned the hotel was very dirty.
Service
8.85
Mixed reviews on service; some staff not friendly or helpful.
Location
9.89
Location was often praised for its convenience to downtown and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.84
Complaints about room comfort and quality, including hard beds and a disabled shower.
Amenities
9.37
Heated bathroom floors and good food praised, but some amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
8.33
Concerns about the cost versus experience, particularly with parking fees.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Food quality was disappointing compared to previous stays.
Overall Experience
9.35
Mixed overall experience; some enjoyed the stay while others were disappointed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:23

Property Description

Luxury and Culture Meet in Lexington
Located just steps away from Hunt-Morgan House, 21c Museum Hotel Lexington offers a unique blend of luxury accommodation and cultural experience.

Unmatched Amenities
Indulge in the hotel's fitness centre, bar, and complimentary WiFi. Enjoy exquisite dining at the on-site restaurant and take advantage of the 24-hour front desk service.

Business and Leisure Combined
With a business centre, ATM machine, and proximity to Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena, this hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers seamlessly.

Experience the perfect fusion of art, hospitality, and convenience at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington.

Important information:

The pet fee is USD $75 per stay.

We aim to have a positive impact on the planet by taking steps to reduce our carbon, plastic and food waste. To do that, 21c has implemented a 21c Sustainability Fee of $5 to help support that mission. Examples of our sustainability practices include providing every guest with PATH water bottles. PATH is the first certified refillable and 100% recyclable bottled water packaged in a sleek and sturdy, reusable aluminum container.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

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 566 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 7.84
Amenities: 9.37
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 9.35
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Savannah solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

The convince of downtown

Cons:

The valet should have been included for the price and the parking lot was not a private lot. There needs to be ice box in the rooms and bags in the trash cans

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Meg couple us
9
Wonderful hotel in downtown Lexington! Very walkable to local restaurants and bars!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, beautiful concept! Can't wait for the new restaurant to open, it will make the property that much better.

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Lucinda couple us
10
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Kodi couple us
5
Pros:

THE LOCATION WAS GREAT, AND THE STAFF.

Cons:

THE MUSEUM WAS SMALLER THEN EXPECTED, THE BED WAS HARD, TRASH CANS HAD NO TRASH BAGS, THE SOAP IN THE SHOWER DIDNT WORK WHICH THEY WERE LOCKED IN SO ITS NOT SOMETHING WE COULD HAVE FIXED WITH OUT ASKING. THE PLUG IN ON ONE SIDE OF THE BED DIDNT WORK, NOTHING TO MAKE THE STAY AWFUL, BUT FOR THE PRICE I JUST EXPECTED MORE. I KNOW THE HOTEL IS UPDATED BUT SOME OF THE UPDATED LACKED.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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James couple us
1
Never return to this property, overrated and disgusting
Pros:

Bell boys helpful

Cons:

Dirty, small, parking horrible, room was disgusting, found cut finger nails on floor, other people hair in bed, bathroom mold growing everywhere, TV didn’t work right, art work for viewing horrible

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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MELISSA APARECIDA family_with_children br
7
Comprei pelo custoxbenefício pela localização mas em uma próxima vez pegaria um hotel mais afastado
Pros:

A localização é muito boa , bem no centro da cidade.

Cons:

Quarto muito pequeno, para uma família de 4 pessoas ( casal com 2 filhos ) o quarto quadruplo é muito pequeno. O frigobar era péssimo.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Marlo couple us
9
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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erincD3236RY Business Washington DC, District of Columbia
2
Disappointing, Dirty and Evidence of 21C Standards Slipping.
Pros:

Do yourself a favor and read the reviews closely, because I did not. There are several recent comments about housekeeping issues and the condition of the hotel, and unfortunately, they were accurate.

This hotel was, in a word, disgusting.

We like to check out 21c properties whenever we can. Most are objectively in need of some updating, especially given the hotel class and price point, but the Lexington 21c was by far the worst we’ve stayed in.

First, I have Gold status with Accor, and at check-in there was no acknowledgment of our loyalty status or mention of any Gold benefits. There was no mention of an upgrade and no discernible upgrade, though we were placed on one of the higher floors.

Our King room was run-down, but we didn’t realize how truly disgusting the bathroom was until we were about to shower. Photos included. The shower was mildewed and filthy. I genuinely cannot believe they sold a hotel room in such abysmal condition. We had somewhere to be within the hour, so we decided to stick it out for our one-night stay rather than go through the hassle of asking to be moved.

The rest of the bathroom wasn’t much better: deteriorating/desilvering mirrors, visible dirt and crumbs on the bathroom shelving, and thin, worn towels—one of which had literal holes in it. We were also given only two bath towels total.

The bed linens were paper-thin and extremely poor quality. The decrepit old minibar had apparently been repurposed for personal refrigeration, but it’s barely usable because the old minibar infrastructure is still inside. Furniture throughout the room was damaged, worn, and frankly embarrassing for a hotel at this price point.

My Accor status includes late checkout, yet housekeeping was pounding on our door at 10:59 a.m. as we were gathering our things to leave for the standard 11 a.m. checkout. I said, “Give us five minutes,” and the housekeeper tapped her watch at me. The irony does not escape me.

We went downstairs before leaving because we at least wanted to check out the galleries, only to be greeted by a “temporarily closed” sign. The cherry on top of an exceptionally disappointing stay.

2026-08-16 via Tripadvisor
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Lucinda couple us
10
Curb side valet service excellent
Pros:

Location. A bartender who stayed late to take care of us after we saw a lay.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Nicholas couple ch
8
Pros:

Nice big corner room - which was very clean. Hotel very centrally located.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Bennie couple us
8
Pros:

NA

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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racheldR6310PK Business
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

The location was very nice, it was in the center of the downtown area and within walking distance of the restaurants. The atmosphere was very eclectic. I like the idea of taking an old historical building and making use of it as a hotel.

There were a few disappointments concerning the room . My recommendation is to provide a mini frig instead of a beverage cooler so your customer are able to keep things cool. Need a microwave also for convenience. The unavailability of an ice machine on your floor was also I negative. The bedlinens left a little bit to be desired. The way the bed was made it felt like the mattress pad was the blanket so I almost unmade the bed. Also the put the blanket on top instead of a flat sheet. It was very cumbersome. Also I had a few issues with my lights. Not all of them worked. Room 1107
On a high note the bathroom was phenomenal. Air conditioner worked wonderfully.

Overall my stay was enjoyable.

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
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dereklpt Business Atlanta, Georgia
6
AC inconsistent
Pros:

AC did not work in the middle of the night which led to sleep disruptions. The fitness center AC did not work either. Would not stay again

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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Greg couple au
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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So-Mi couple au
8
Great place to stay in Lexington
Pros:

Location, room size and the Blue Penguins

Cons:

Air conditioning

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Lucy solo_traveller us
1
Don't
Pros:

The art gallery.

Cons:

No internet. No restaraunt. Really grumpy staff. Drainage in bathrooms miserable. No blankets in room. I could go on.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Lawson couple us
4
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Perry solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

Rooms were well appointed upscale, great bathroom.

Cons:

The restaurant was closed for renovations, zero common space, hot water failed, renovations blamed.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller us
7
A great hotel that needs a facelift
Pros:

Art

Cons:

A bit funky these days
Could be a lot cleaner
Staff not so great

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
H
Heidi couple us
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Fitness center- only one treadmill worked correctly and no mats for stretching

2026-06-17 via Nuitee