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

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Kentucky in Lexington

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Free daily buffet breakfast
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY, 40511
  • Place, Ethereal Brewing
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, James E. Pepper Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Barrel House Distilling
    ‪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)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds (Top Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lexington

In Lexington .You'll find Barrel House Distilling and James E. Pepper Distillery within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Ethereal Brewing and Senda Verde are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Senda Verde - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • McConnell Springs Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ethereal Brewing - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • James E. Pepper Distillery - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Barrel House Distilling - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clark's Pump-N-Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Drake’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel near University of Kentucky in Lexington
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.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1600 sq ft of conference space
  • 144 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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

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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

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)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG is 5.4 mi (12-min drive) away from the Blue Grass Airport (LEX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG?

As of Nov 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG on Nov 26, 2025 start from $109.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG to downtown Lexington?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG is 2.3 mi away from Lexington.