Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

1780 Sharkey Way, Lexington, KY 40511 United States (USA)
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2.5 Star property
38.068620-84.531910
+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 10.1%!
  • 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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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 by IHG

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Great hotel…would stay there again"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Hotel staff was very welcoming; great location with places to eat within walking distance…very clean…enjoyed the included breakfast…would definitely recommend!
(Group coordinator, booked 3 room(s)), from US flag
21-Apr-2026 Verified review, stayed from Sun Apr 12 to Mon Apr 13 2026 at a $107.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean and comfortable"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Beds were comfortable and everything was clean.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Mar-2026 Verified review, stayed from Tue Mar 03 to Wed Mar 04 2026 at a $161.00 average nightly rate.
"Nice place to stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Clean and friendly staff.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Nov-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Nov 17 to Tue Nov 18 2025 at a $110.99 average nightly rate.
"Great"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Nice rooms, great breakfast and comfortable beds.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Oct 11 to Tue Oct 14 2025 at a $164.66 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful Hotel Experience"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Wonderful experience all around.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Oct 02 to Mon Oct 06 2025 at a $153.99 average nightly rate.
"The room was beautiful and staff were very friendly."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Great
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
31-Aug-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Aug 28 to Sat Aug 30 2025 at a $135.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Hotel"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Friendly staff, rooms clean and comfortable. Breakfast was nice extra. Hotel was apparently recently built.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed Jun 25 to Thu Jun 26 2025 at a $159.99 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
Rooms with disabled access: 6
Rooms with one bed: 27
Rooms with two beds: 51
Suites: 16
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 5 View spaces
Meeting space: 4820 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 96 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 1.0 Miles
Federal Emergency Management Agency (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 GBP
(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.

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is 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 but pets are not allowed.

Parking information

We have ample, free parking in our parking lot.

Internet/Wi-Fi

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 - Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a modern twist, located 2 miles from the hotel
  • Lunch: Ramsey's Diner - A local favourite offering classic American comfort food, 3 miles from your stay
  • Dinner: Corto Lima - Indulge in Latin-inspired cuisine in a chic setting, located 4 miles from the hotel
  • Activity: Kentucky Horse Park - Explore this working horse farm and educational theme park, just a 15-minute drive away
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: First Watch - Savour fresh, made-to-order breakfast dishes, 2.5 miles from the hotel
  • Lunch: Joe Bologna's - Enjoy this iconic pizzeria and Italian restaurant in a historic church building, 3.5 miles from your stay
  • Dinner: Middle Fork Kitchen Bar - Experience innovative farm-to-table dining, 5 miles from the hotel
  • Activity: Lexington Farmers Market - Experience local produce and goods at this vibrant market, 4 miles away, open on weekends
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: North Lime Coffee & Donuts - Start your day with artisan coffee and donuts, 3 miles from the hotel
  • Lunch: County Club - A unique spot offering locally sourced smoked meats and vegetarian options, 4 miles from your stay
  • Dinner: Tony's of Lexington - Enjoy a fine dining experience with steak and seafood, 4.5 miles from the hotel
  • Activity: The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky - Discover beautiful gardens and walking trails, just a 10-minute drive 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 21.4% in June 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $211 in the month of March 2026. 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 event rooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Below are the meeting, 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 with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Lexington event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event 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
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
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. Miles
Dimensions:
37 x 26 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there 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. Miles
Dimensions:
25 x 26 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there 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. Miles
Dimensions:
62 x 26 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
14
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there 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. Miles
Dimensions:
27 x 24 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there 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. Miles
    Dimensions:
    27 x 36 x 9 Ft
    Floor level:
    Is there natural light?
    No
    Are there obstructions?
    No
    Are there built in screens?
    No
    Is there a built in stage?
    No
    Is there built in A/V?
    No
    Amenities available

      FAQs about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland by 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 by IHG have?

      There are 78 rooms in the property.

      Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland by 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 by 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 by 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 by 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 by 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 by 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 by 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..

      Can I get a group rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area Keenland by IHG?

      Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 10.1%.

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