Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown University by IHG
Address: 1000 Export Street, South Broadway Park, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America, Lexington, Fayette County, US
Price range: US$105–US$602 per night
Rating: 8.48

What guests think

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown University by IHG draws travelers for its proximity to the University of Kentucky and hospitals, friendly staff, and generally clean, comfortable stays, though some guests report dated areas, lingering odors, or maintenance issues.

Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds, but several mention thin walls, loud HVAC, dim lighting, and spotty Wi-Fi or limited TV options. Breakfast is widely appreciated for variety and quality, though a few mornings saw slow restocking or just-okay selections. Facilities include an indoor pool and a fitness room; parking is free but can be tight, with occasional security concerns and a smoking area near the front door. Expect a convenient, value-focused stay near campus with occasional rough edges.

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Facilities

Indoor pool is popular and the fitness room is available, but some equipment screens didn’t work. Free parking is convenient yet can feel cramped, and a few guests noted security concerns and the smoking area by the entrance.

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Michael

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was friendly, property & room were clean. Hallways were a little dim. Smell was just a little musty. Not offensive, but a little better ventilation would probably cure it. Breakfast area was roomy & nice, food on par with similar properties. Parking cramped but adequate. I’d stay there again.

8

Alexandra

7 Jan 2024

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Hotel was very clean. My car was vandalized in the parking lot and they had no cameras located anywhere outside. Front desk was very helpful with the situation called police for me and gave me supplies to get home with. Overall clean hotel and great staff but would definitely recommend cameras or security for the area.

10

Ericka

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, smelled great when we entered the room. Staff was all friendly. Teens loved the indoor pool.

8

Karyn

30 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were in town for a visit to UK and were able to rest up here. The hotel is very near campus, would have been walkable in nicer weather. It was a quiet, clean and comfortable stay. The free breakfast and fitness center were appreciated.

8

colin

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good. Workout room clean except tv monitors on equipment did not work. Overall a nice experience!

8

Andrew

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to campus but not the nicest spot. If you are visiting town this isn’t super close to much - maybe the casino? But as all HI Express, if you just need a warm bed, a warm breakfast and free parking this is absolutely perfect. Simple and convenient.

8

Robert

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking

10

Paul

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great pool area !

8

Kevin

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay, very comfortable rooms, and the breakfast was well maintained and had a wide variety of options, including gluten-free muffins. The only concern I had with the hotel is the hotel is technically smoke free but for those who want to smoke, they simply have to sit on a bench next to the front door so everyone entering the hotel has to walk past the collection of guys drinking beer, smoking cigarettes, and the cloud of smoke they create. It would be nice if the hotel moved the smoking area away from right next to the front door.

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KEVIN

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was dark. The carpet was stained. We felt dirty being in the room and using the bathroom and walking on the floor. The last night the phone kept ringing. It would ring and only static was there when we picked up. It happened 7 times that night from midnight until morning. The only advice given to us from staff was to disconnect the phone. But we couldn't do that because the jack for the phone was broken off and we couldn't unplug it. When we arrived in the evening each night, only parking spots in the back of the building were open which wouldn't be a problem but they designated the back door for exit only so we had to walk around the entire hotel to the front to get in. That is difficult when carrying multiple things in.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise clean rooms and well-kept spaces, but several report issues like dirty tubs, stained carpets, or lingering odors.

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10

James

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean quiet

4

Zack

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I dropped something in the floor went down to pick it up, the hand that touched the floor was black as if there was soot on the ground. Incredibly dirty

10

Rovena

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, comfortable stay, great location, friendly staff

4

Ciera

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tub was dirty hair all in tub

4

Sean

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly, but it was like going back in time 20 years. The carpets had major stains not just in the rooms, but in the halls, etc. the bathrooms hadn't been CLEANED IN it's hard to tell how long. I wouldn't go back again.

10

Nuruddin

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a very spacious and clean room. Excellent bang for your buck.

10

Robert

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean

10

Rachael

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was one of the cleanest hotels I've been in. WiFi was spotty, but that's no big deal. Friendly staff.

8

Cathy W

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed staying here except for one thing- our room smelled like dirty feet. I went to the front desk to ask for sanitizing spray and deodorant spray, and the receptionist gave me both, which I used in the room. The smell continued so the next day I ask housekeeping if something could be done but it stunk the entire stay, and the place was full, so we had to deal with it. On the positives, breakfast was great and the staff were friendly. I would stay here again but in a different room.

10

Amiee

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice day. Hotel was clean and well maintained.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds, yet recurring complaints include thin walls and noise, dim lighting, and spotty Wi-Fi or limited TV options.

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Reena

22 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Upstairs neighbors sounded like they were having a clogging competition. Was so loud in our room it woke us up. Also heard a lot in the hallways. Sounds isolation in the rooms was basically non-existent. Otherwise hotel and breakfast was fine

10

Chris

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a suite, and it was super spacious and made for a very enjoyable weekend visit!

6

William

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lighting in the room was bad. The lighting in the bathroom was terrible. The room was just DARK. The only place to hang cloths was in a cabinet that also held the iron and ironing board. We couldn't hang all of our clothes. The TV was way off to one side of the room and not in front of the beds. Some kind of wooden thing on the wall that was probably sold as "art". My wife sat on the chair in the room and it was wet. I went to the desk and was told that they could not give us another chair. Really! I asked for and was given a couple of extra towels to put on the chair and soke up the wetness. Really! On a brighter side, the breakfast was GREAT. The person handling the breakfast was thoughtful, nice and did a good job.

8

Elizabeth

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very soft sheets and comfortable bed. Got a great night’s sleep.

8

Brooke

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very nice, but the walls are thin.

10

kimberly

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed here many times last time we spent four nights because of my mothers surgery at UK extremely close drive to the hospital tons of places to eat with getting in your car to drive hotel was extremely clean and staff is absolutely amazing only complaint was the internet was always weak but other than that it’s perfect !!!

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Debra

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was very good tv channels were very limited & no SEC Network (which was unacceptable being in Lexington on a basketball/football weekend) No ice bucket in room & had to wait until the second day of our stay to get one Room was clean

10

Ami

30 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing negative is the walls are thin.

10

Rachael

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was one of the cleanest hotels I've been in. WiFi was spotty, but that's no big deal. Friendly staff.

10

Diane

24 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great when checking in. Room was very spacious and bed was comfortable. I would have liked a few more options for breakfast, but it was adequate. I also like that they use actual full size bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash… no need to squeeze out product from a tiny plastic bottle.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient at check-in, and issues like noise were handled promptly. Some guests experienced repeated key-card problems and occasional unhelpful or unfriendly interactions.

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10

Jacqueline

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Aside from very noisy neighbors that we had to report to the front desk, the stay was wonderful. The staff took care of the noise complaint right away.

4

Delishia

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Even though I asked several times to key the cards for the duration of my stay,i had to have my keys re done every time.

6

Jennifer

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was basically clean, but felt like it needed a facelift. Did not seem as nice as other Holiday Inns. Staff was nice but not engaging. Most did not even acknowledge when we walked in or out of the hotel. Can't really complain but think there are better options. I will say the location was excellent.

10

Kelly

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The people working at the front desk were so friendly and helpful. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Great location.

10

Megan

13 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our check in was a breeze. We were greeted with a smile. You could tell she was prepared and ready for our arrival! Great customer service all around!

8

Erin

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine for a short stay. The front desk staff wasn't very friendly. We couldn't even find anyone to check us out the next morning. There was no trash can in the room except for the one in the bathroom. The breakfast was better than most hotel free breakfast.

10

Robert

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Key card had problems opening the door. Even after taking it down and having it redone.

10

GRETCHEN

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rachel greeted us warmly. Literally with warm cookies!! We were able to check in early which was a godsend. Lovely.

10

Jennifer

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was amazing! Probably the friendliest staff of any hotel I've ever stayed at. It was very clean and the breakfast was good.

10

Carla

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived and checked in after 1:30am. Renee was fantastic. Upbeat and cheerful. Very much appreciated after a long of travel.

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Location

Very convenient for the University of Kentucky, hospitals, and events at Rupp Arena, with some stays walkable. A few noted it’s not truly downtown, plus occasional train or area security concerns.

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Anjanette

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to UK, will definitely stay there again!!

8

Wesley

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is close to UK campus, very convenient!

2

Michelle

12 Apr 2023

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Area was not safe, as we were given a note, card, listing all of the things not to leave in our car when we checked in. I saw a few cars pull into the parking lot stop for a few minutes and then leave. The room needed updating. It was very worn. We found several tissues under the pillows and several hairs in the bed. The hotel is right next to train tracks and across the street from the hospital. The front desk employee was very kind.

10

Gina

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was perfect for visiting the Rupp theater.

8

Alexandra

7 Jan 2024

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Hotel was very clean. My car was vandalized in the parking lot and they had no cameras located anywhere outside. Front desk was very helpful with the situation called police for me and gave me supplies to get home with. Overall clean hotel and great staff but would definitely recommend cameras or security for the area.

10

Francis

13 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in prime location for walking to events down town. I parked my truck on Friday and was able to walk to dinner, the football game on Saturday, and then breakfast at First Watch on Sunday. I will definitely stay here again next football season. There is also a good availability of Ubers in the area that stay out late.

10

Amber

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay at a clean hotel! 25 minute walk from Rupp

10

Anthony

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to the hospital

10

casey

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is close to UK dorms and Kroger field, all walkable. Rooms were clean and breakfast was nice and stocked.

8

Robert

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although billed as a downtown hotel, it was not a place one would walk from. It met our needs, but is nothing special. The breakfast buffet was adequate.

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Dining

Breakfast is generally well liked and offers decent variety, with several calling it great. Others found it just okay or noted slow refills on busy mornings.

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William

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lighting in the room was bad. The lighting in the bathroom was terrible. The room was just DARK. The only place to hang cloths was in a cabinet that also held the iron and ironing board. We couldn't hang all of our clothes. The TV was way off to one side of the room and not in front of the beds. Some kind of wooden thing on the wall that was probably sold as "art". My wife sat on the chair in the room and it was wet. I went to the desk and was told that they could not give us another chair. Really! I asked for and was given a couple of extra towels to put on the chair and soke up the wetness. Really! On a brighter side, the breakfast was GREAT. The person handling the breakfast was thoughtful, nice and did a good job.

10

Jamie

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast workers either weren’t very good or they need more help keeping up with the food. We stayed 2 nights and they struggled to keep food out for guests. Hotel was nice and clean and otherwise had a good experience.

8

Laura

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Breakfast was just ok.

10

Paul

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good breakfast selection Quick checkin Friendly helpful would stay here again

10

Laura

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable and the breakfast set up was the best ever.

10

Elena

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice stay, comfortable bed, clean bathroom and wonderful free breakfast! Staff was okay could have been a bit more friendly also wish there was an outside seating area other than front entrance bench for smokers.

10

Kimberly

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed at this location multiple times due its proximity to the hospital. It is always clean and quiet. This was my first trip eating breakfast, but it’s just a basic Grab and Go Breakfast of some omelettes, biscuits, sausage, muffins, cereal etc..

10

Diane

26 Feb 2023

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Staff was great during check in. Water pressure for the shower was awful and breakfast was just ok, but the room felt big and spacious and the bed was very comfortable.

10

Lucy

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

comfortable pillows and bed, excellent coffee and breakfast.

8

Kevin

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay, very comfortable rooms, and the breakfast was well maintained and had a wide variety of options, including gluten-free muffins. The only concern I had with the hotel is the hotel is technically smoke free but for those who want to smoke, they simply have to sit on a bench next to the front door so everyone entering the hotel has to walk past the collection of guys drinking beer, smoking cigarettes, and the cloud of smoke they create. It would be nice if the hotel moved the smoking area away from right next to the front door.

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Month	Average price
January	US$104
February	US$116
March	US$140
April	US$168
May	US$147
June	US$146
July	US$116
August	US$132
September	US$142
October	US$197
November	US$126
December	US$103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $166	2 $341	3 $341
4 $128	5 $117	6 $132	7 $199	8 $311	9	10
11 $135	12 $129	13 $152	14 $194	15 $172	16 $382	17 $481
18 $129	19 $126	20 $180	21 $223	22 $288	23 $370	24
25 $131	26 $118	27 $140	28 $191	29 $465	30	31 $561

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $172	17 $120	18 $150	19 $150
20 $105	21 $110	22 $117	23 $113	24 $153	25 $602	26
27 $120	28 $110	29 $115	30 $116

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Addl Living Area)

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