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EXPRESS Start™ Breakfast
The real breakfast of champions? The kind that’s complimentary and waiting for you every morning. We’ve got a whole buffet full of offerings ready to help kick start your day.
EXPRESS ESSENTIALS
We’re big on the little things. Like Wi-Fi, coffee and tea, and all the in-room conveniences that make you feel right at home, even when you’re away.
EXPRESS RECHARGE
Power up while you power down. Bedside outlets, a plush duvet, your pick of pillows, and a quiet place to settle in means you’ll get some solid shut-eye.
Explore Our Hotel
Welcome to our newly renovated Downtown Lexington, KY Hotel at the University of KY
If you're looking for hotels in Lexington, KY that offer excellent amenities and a convenient location, then choose the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Lexington - Downtown / University of Kentucky. The hotel is close to the UK campus, local hospitals and Lexington Bluegrass Airport (LEX) is just five miles away.
Business guests appreciate that our downtown hotel's location in Lexington, KY is close to IBM, PNC Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Ashland and UPS. Central Baptist Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital and UK - Good Samaritan Hospital also call Lexington, KY home.
Our hotel's guests love being just two blocks from the University of Kentucky, home of the Wildcats. The Lexington Center, home of Rupp Arena and the Convention Center is nearby, as well. Guests can spend the day touring Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, or enjoy an afternoon exploring the beautiful Victorian Square. World-class Thoroughbred racing and picturesque horse farms are can't-miss attractions for visitors to the Lexington area.
When you're searching for downtown Lexington, KY hotels, remember that you can enjoy the complimentary, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar each morning. Take advantage of the free wireless Internet access, or relax by using the indoor pool and whirlpool. A Fitness Center and Business Center add even more convenience to your stay. We look forward to serving you!
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Guest Rooms
Your stay in downtown Lexington can be as comfortable as it is convenient when you select one of our hotel's spacious rooms. Guests appreciate having one comfortable king or two queen beds with upgraded bedding, free high-speed, wired and wireless Internet access and the 32-inch flat screen TV.
Room Features
Sleep
- Black-out Shades
- Rollaway Bed/Cot Available
- Crib Available
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Separate Hanging Closet
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
Bathroom/Personal Care
- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
- Bathtub
In-Room Features
- Coffee Maker
- Flat-screen TV
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Desk-level Electrical Outlet
- Cable/Satellite
- Premium Channels
- Stereo/Radio
- Direct-dial Phone
- Two-line Phone
- Phone with Voicemail
- 120DC
- Complimentary Morning Newspaper
- Windows Open by Guest
Added Value
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea Supplies
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
- Full Breakfast Included
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Continental Breakfast Included
- Complimentary Coffee in Lobby
- Off-site Restaurant Delivery Available
Connect
Business Services
- 1 Meeting Room(s) Available
- On-Site Business Center
- Printer
- Copier
Internet Access
- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
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Entertainment & Recreation
- Indoor Pool
- Heated Indoor Pool
- Indoor Pool Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Health & Fitness
Complimentary Fitness Center
The hotel has two treadmills, one elliptical machine, free weights, exercise balls and resistance bands. New equipment in 2016.
Fitness Center Type: LIMITED
Fitness Center Equipment:
- Treadmill
- Elliptical Machines
- Free Weights
Last Renovation of Fitness Center Equipment: 2016
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
- On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities
- Hours of Operation: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Added Value
- Wake Up Calls
- Storage Space Available
- Ice Machine
Hotel Details
1000 Export Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40504
United States
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 21
Parking + -
- Complimentary Self Parking Available
Accessibility + -
- Public Entrance
- Guest Rooms
- Elevators
- Public Restrooms
- Registration Desk
- Business Center
- Number of Accessible Meeting Rooms: 1
Accessible Hotel Areas
- Registration Area
- Accessible Guest Rooms
- Business Center
- Meeting Room
- Exercise Facility
- Pool
Hotel Areas with Accessible Routes from Accessible Public Entrance
- Accessible Self Parking
- Van Accessible Self Parking
- Ramp Access
- Closed Caption TVs
- Telephone with TDD
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Public Spaces
Provided by Hotel
Pet Policy + -
- Service Animals Allowed
- We apologize but we do not accept pets at this hotel. Service animals are allowed.
Facility + -
- Smoke-Free Facility
- Number of Floors: 4
- Total Number of Rooms: 96
- Number of Suites: 24
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 72
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 5
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Current Renovation: 19-June-2017 To 31-December-2017
- Public Spaces Renovated in: 2016
- Guest Rooms Renovated in: 2016
Languages + -
Languages Spoken by Staff
- Spanish
Credit Cards + -
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Diners Club
- Carte Blanche
- JCB
- Discover
Be The Readiest® for your stay
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Book now to cheer on the Wildcats
UK Basketball
Join us for your next trip to Lexington to cheer on the University of Kentucky basketball team. We are located 5 minutes away from Rupp Arena.
Just us for your Trip to Keeneland!
Book now for Keeneland!
Join us in Lexington this spring as you book your next trip to watch the races at Keeneland. We are located 15 minutes away from the race track.