Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY 40511 United States (USA)
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2.5 Star Property
38.068590-84.531940
+1-800-219-2797
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4.0/5

Based on 713 guest reviews

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  • Has indoor swimming pool
  • Comp. Breakfast
  • The Avg. Group Saves 6.0%!
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 78 rooms in hotel
  • Check-out time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Has environment-friendly policy
  • Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
  • 5 meeting rooms in hotel

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Room Types

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Check Rates1 King Bed Standard 540 Sqft Room with Microwave, Minifridge
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Check Rates1 King Bed Standard Comm Accessible Tub 660 Sqft Room with Microwave, Minifridge
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Check Rates1 King Bed Suite Comm Accessible Tub Sofa Bd 540 Sqft Suite with Additional Living Area
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Check Rates1 King Bed Suite Sofa Bed 540 Sqft Suite with Additional Living Area Microwave, Minifridge
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Check Rates2 Queen Bed Standard 460 Sqft Room with Microwave, Minifridge
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Check Rates2 Queen Bed Standard Comm Accessible Tub 460 Sqft Room with Microwave, Minifridge
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Local Attractions

Kentucky Horsepark Rupp Arena University of Kentucky Downtown Lexington Keeneland Red Mile Gaming Center

Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland An Ihg

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Awesome!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
From the moment I walked in, the exceptional customer service was apparent, starting with the warm smiles and common courtesy displayed by your entire team. The professionalism and attentiveness were truly overwhelming in the best possible way. RJ at the front desk stood out with her helpful suggestions and detailed information that made my stay even more enjoyable. Each morning, Ms. Claudia brightened the breakfast area with her cheerful smile and warm personality, making guests feel welcome and appreciated. I'm a happy customer 😊.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 10 to Mon Oct 14 2024 at a $232.49 average nightly rate.
"Clean hotel, great location near Transylvania University."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We stayed here while moving our daughter into Transylvania University. We enjoyed the yummy breakfast, friendly staff and the clean room with comfortable beds!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 31 to Mon Sep 02 2024 at a $156.00 average nightly rate.
"Great Experience!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Helpful and cheerful staff! Clean and well kept facilities! Delicious breakfast!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 23 to Wed Jul 24 2024 at a $107.01 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful service, comfy room, good breakfast."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Wonderful service from very friendly staff. Our room was very comfortable. The breakfasts with egg white option was a plus.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 11 to Thu Sep 14 2023 at a $183.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Place to Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Quick check in, clean rooms, very helpful and friendly people.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 30 to Thu Aug 31 2023 at a $149.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean room. Everything worked. Friendly, helpful staff. staff."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The staff was friendly and welcoming. The room was clean. Good Stay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 25 to Sun Aug 27 2023 at a $149.99 average nightly rate.
"Top Notch Hotel!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
This Holiday Inn was terrific all the way around! The service was outstanding, the people were so nice, the rooms were well kept, the breakfast was outstanding. everything went so well for the entire family even the five year old and the two year old twins. Such a friendly staff. The desk agent met all of our requests. Great place, great staff!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 18 to Sun Aug 20 2023 at a $172.49 average nightly rate.
"Every part of our stay was excellent!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The room was clean, our needs were met quickly (within ten minutes we had the crib delivered to our room that we had requested) and every member of the staff was friendly and polite. We will stay here again!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 19 to Sun Aug 20 2023 at a $168.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 713 guest reviews

Property Description

Come stay with this multiple Award Winning Hotel!Award winning hotel built in 2008 and guest rooms renovated in 2019, complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, indoor heated pool, on site laundry, business center, on-site fitness center. Walking distance to many dining options. Excellent customer service!

Green Sustainability

We are an IHG Green Engage Hotel. We use the IHG Green Engage system which is an online tool that gives us the ability to measure our environmental impact on a daily basis. Specifically, it allows us to track how much energy, carbon and water we are using and how well we are managing waste. Also, the system allows us to select various programs that are designed to help us use fewer resources, improve our carbon footprint and reduce our water usage.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 p.m.
Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
Year of Last Renovation: 2019
Floors: 3
Rooms: 78
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 78
Handicap Rooms: 6
Rooms with 1 Bed: 27
Rooms with 2 Beds: 51
Suites: 16
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 5 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 4820 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 96 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Mi
FEMA Approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Our indoor, heated pool is open from 10 AM-10 PM and built with a handicap accessible lift. It goes from 3 ft. to 5 ft. in depth and measures 31 ft. 5 in. X 15 ft. 10 in.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual reservations need to be canceled by 6PM/48 hours prior to day of arrival.Group room block reservation needs to be canceled in written by contract cut-off date.
Nightly Parking: 0
Total Taxes: 16.07%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.57% (Tax rate changed Q3 2016)
Occupancy Tax: 1.00%
City Tax: 8.50% (Tax rate changed Q3 2016)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Just 6 short miles to the Bluegrass Airport, if you need a ride we offer a Complimentary, pre-scheduled 6 passenger shuttle. Also, a flat rate with Bluegrass Cabs for the amount of $16. Uber and Lyft are readily available.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Our complimentary hot breakfast buffet has a delicious variety of items to get your day off to a good start. The selection includes bacon or sausage (pork & turkey), hard boiled and scrambled eggs or omelettes, sausage gravy and biscuits, hot and cold cereals, muffins, bagels, toast, bananas, apples and pancakes! Our beverages include coffee, tea, milk, apple and orange juice.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

We have ample, free parking in our parking lot.

Internet / WiFI

We have free WiFi/Internet throughout the hotel.

Cleaning Policies

We follow a 3 Step Cleaning Process throughout our entire property which include the following: Clean (removing soil, dirt and debris), Sanitize (we use EPA-Environmental Protection Agency, approved products) , Disinfect (we disinfect all high touch, high traffic areas). Team members use masks as well as gloves to ensure our guest safety. Please see below:Disinfect floor, trash can every 2 hours.Disinfect elevator buttons,cars every 1 hourDisinfect aisle door handle every 1 hourDisinfect public phone every 2 hoursDisinfect public toilets every 1 hourGuest rooms also follow our 3 Step Cleaning Process to ensure that our guests are safe.

About Holiday Inn Express

  • Free Express Start Breakfast
  • Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
  • Free high-speed internet service in every room
  • eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
  • Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Wild Eggs at 3735 Palomar Centre Dr, Lexington - Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a creative twist, approximately 4.5 miles from your hotel.
  • Lunch: Ramsey's Diner at 496 E High St, Lexington - A local favorite offering classic American diner fare, around 3.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Tony's of Lexington at 401 W Main St, Lexington - Savor upscale steakhouse dishes in a sophisticated setting, roughly 2.1 miles away.
  • Activity: Kentucky Horse Park at 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington - Explore this working horse farm and educational theme park, about 9.6 miles away.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Doodle's at 262 N Limestone, Lexington - Indulge in locally-sourced comfort food for breakfast, located about 2.5 miles from your hotel.
  • Lunch: Saul Good Restaurant & Pub at 3801 Mall Rd #120, Lexington - Offers a diverse menu with something for everyone, approximately 5.1 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Middle Fork Kitchen Bar at 1224 Manchester St, Lexington - Experience innovative New American cuisine in an industrial-chic space, about 3.3 miles away.
  • Activity: The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky at 500 Alumni Dr, Lexington - Enjoy the beauty of nature and themed gardens, just 3.2 miles away.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Josie's at 821 Chevy Chase Pl, Lexington - Cozy spot for a Southern-style breakfast, around 3.9 miles from your hotel.
  • Lunch: County Club at 555 Jefferson St, Lexington - Enjoy house-smoked meats and locally sourced ingredients, situated roughly 2.9 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Coles 735 Main at 735 E Main St, Lexington - Offers a fine dining experience with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients, just 2.7 miles away.
  • Activity: Lexington Cemetery at 833 W Main St, Lexington - Take a peaceful walk through this historic and scenic cemetery, about 2.3 miles away.

Hotel Rate Trends at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Rate fluctuations of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

The chart above shows averages of prices for both our group rates and the best individual traveler rates our system could find at the time the group bid was placed. The best group rate shown is 27.1% in August 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $182 in the month of October 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Lexington event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Rupp Arena Room 37 x 26 x 9 925--/482430222022--/--70----
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Rupp Arena Room

Room has a divider wall - without divider wall Rupp Arena room and Horse Park room can be combined to make 1600 square feet of meeting space.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
925 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
37 x 26 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Horse Park Room 25 x 26 x 9 67532/--2022201816--/--50----
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Horse Park Room

Room has a divider wall - without divider wall Rupp Arena room and Horse Park room can be combined to make 1600 square feet of meeting space.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
675 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 26 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Projection Equip.
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
Rupp/Horsepark Rooms Combined 62 x 26 x 9 160064/--4060424838--/--100722
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Rupp/Horsepark Rooms Combined

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1600 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
62 x 26 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
14
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Horse park 27 x 24 x 9 648--/----25241820--/--4032--
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Horse park

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
648 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
27 x 24 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    Kentucky 27 x 36 x 9 972--/----35302424--/--5050--
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    Kentucky

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    972 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    27 x 36 x 9 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available

      FAQs about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland An Ihg

      What time is check in?

      Check in time is 3:00 p.m. based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

      What time is check out?

      Check out time is 11:00 a.m. based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

      How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland An Ihg have?

      There are 78 rooms in the property.

      Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland An Ihg ?

      Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

      What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland An Ihg ?

      Our complimentary hot breakfast buffet has a delicious variety of items to get your day off to a good start. The selection includes bacon or sausage (pork & turkey), hard boiled and scrambled eggs or omelettes, sausage gravy and biscuits, hot and cold cereals, muffins, bagels, toast, bananas, apples and pancakes! Our beverages include coffee, tea, milk, apple and orange juice.

      What parking is available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland An Ihg ?

      We have ample, free parking in our parking lot.

      How much does internet cost?

      We have free WiFi/Internet throughout the hotel.

      Can I get a AAA rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland An Ihg ?

      Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

      Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland An Ihg ?

      Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

      Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland An Ihg ?

      Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

      Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland An Ihg ?

      Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our indoor, heated pool is open from 10 AM-10 PM and built with a handicap accessible lift. It goes from 3 ft. to 5 ft. in depth and measures 31 ft. 5 in. X 15 ft. 10 in..

      Testimonials:

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      "Our hotel stay was wonderful. The hotel was very accomodating and well organized. We appreciate all that every one did for us. I have already told other groups about your service and plan on using it again myself." C.V. - Suwannee, FL

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