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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG

2.5 star property

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A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a horse statue.
Exterior
A hotel room with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a telephone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and a covered area.
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY, 40511
  • Place, McConnell Springs Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Barrel House Distilling
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, James E. Pepper Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a phone on the nightstand, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and alarm clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a phone on the nightstand, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a phone on the nightstand, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and alarm clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Top Floor)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds (Top Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour health club and a business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lexington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Barrel House Distilling. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 12 minutes by car from Kentucky Horse Park and 5 minutes from Rupp Arena
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1600 square feet (144 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Lexington hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,600 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel LEXINGTON NORTHEAST
Holiday Inn Express LEXINGTON NORTHEAST
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Lexington Northeast
Holiday Inn Express Lexington
Holiday Inn Express Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland
Holiday Inn Express Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 787 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & bed very comfortable. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night; staff was friendly and welcoming and property was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a wonderful hotel. Beds are very comfortable and rooms are clean and well appointed. Breakfast is also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room good breakfast super clean. But really expensive for what we got
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast with variety. Rooms were very clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffs, nice & clean room. Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice staff, clean, quiet and great free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Clean room and great service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a night. Clean and nice staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A variety of nearby restaurants and a good breakfast buffet. The room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel, with friendly front desk staff. There are lots of restaurants in close proximity and the hotel is located in a convenient location and only 10 minutes from Down town Lexington.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean room. Breakfast was delicious. The staff were very gracious and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

coletta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants are within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and clean rooms! Staff was nice and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 4th consective year staying at the Holiday Inn Express on Sharky Way. Clean, comfortable hotel. Close proximity to Keeneland. We attend Makers Mark Mile annually and this hotel has become part of our tradtion. Very good breakfast, Outstanding staff. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a little noisy, the room next door was fighting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the staff members including the front desk staff and the breakfast area workers, were great! The breakfast provided a good variety. This was a wonderful overnight stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, all the staff was friendly and professional and the breakfast buffet was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff…good breakfast…good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025