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Fairfield Inn & Suites Lexington Keeneland Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites Lexington Keeneland Airport

4.3/5101 Reviews
After a rather dismal experience in Nashville we were so happy with this hotel choice. It is very clean and everything works! Special mention to ”Joy” who was on the front desk. She welcomed us warmly and offered advice and kindness. Highly recommend this hotel.
Staybridge Suites Lexington

Staybridge Suites Lexington

4.4/5102 Reviews
The location is good with close proximity to the highway, food, & a ”Starbucks”. The hotel is clean with the typical amenities. The staff is friendly and the price was reasonable. The room was a good size with a small but well-stocked kitchen. The bed was fairly comfortable and the water pressure in the shower was much better than in most hotels. There is a FREE breakfast. We were assigned room 214 which was next to the elevators. We asked to be moved due to the very loud noise from the elevators when in operation but the hotel was full. If you are a light sleeper, stay away from rooms 212, 213, 214, & 215 and their equivalent rooms on other floors. Overall, nice hotel.
Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4.5/5100 Reviews
We stayed here for three days this week. The location is really hard to get to as you have to drive thru a fancy hotel's parking lot to get down to it. It is very dirty looking from the outside. When I entered I asked to see the room prior to checking in and I was told they had taken out the bushes and the shutters to start painting outside. When I inspected the room, it was one of the newer remodeled rooms but you could still tell it was old as there were still holes in the walls where paint had chipped and they just pained over the top of it. The lighting in the parking lot was very minimal so not a place I wanted to be after dark. They were big rooms. The TVs were smaller and the beds were just OK, since it was a newer room the mattresses were quite firm. The shower worked great and we didn't see any bugs while we were there. The breakfast was the worst and we ended up skipping the breakfast as there was no waffle maker and the coffee I had tasted like dirt. There is a Dunkin Donout two blocks down!!! Once when going down to the lobby, the elevator stopped on third floor and the workers doing the remodeling had beer in their hands and a case of beer. The ice machine was broken. They did clean the room pretty well each day but due to the condition of the rest of the hotel and the breakfast I would not recommend it and I won't stay there again.
SpringHill Suites Lexington Near the University of Kentucky

SpringHill Suites Lexington Near the University of Kentucky

4.4/5104 Reviews
The service is really great here as well as the cleanliness. The room is really spacious, it does not feel cramp like other motels/ hotels I have been to. Another thing I liked about this place is that on the third floor there is a guest laundry room where you go use the machines for a certain amount of quarters and you have to bring your own detergent. Because of COVID-19 they serve breakfast in paper bags which are available in between 6 - 9AM, said breakfast is a banana, bottle of water, and a NutriGrain bar. Overall, the stay here in Springhill Suties was really great everyone was frinedly and efficient, next time I comeback to Lexington I will for definitely book at this place again.
Courtyard Lexington Keeneland/Airport

Courtyard Lexington Keeneland/Airport

4.2/5101 Reviews
Best hotel customer service I've ever had. The hotel room was fine enough, bed was exceptionally comfortable. The hot tub was broken..The customer service was one of a kind. This hotel, especially the morning driver went above and beyond in many ways. I wish these folks could be cloned and should be training others.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keeneland

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keeneland

4.5/5101 Reviews
This is a very nice hotel. We use it a lot when traveling to Ohio. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfy. The bathrooms are a bit tired with tubs instead of the newer step-in showers and the toilets are very low to the ground. The front desk staff are always polite and very helpful. We ask for specifics when staying, and they are always so accommodating.

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Lexington Travel Guide

Why Visit Lexington, Kentucky?

Quit horsing around and visit Lexington, Kentucky, also known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Horse farms and paddocks surround the region, giving the city it’s mane identity.

The Best Time to Visit Lexington, Kentucky

The hottest months in Lexington, Kentucky start in June and end in August, with average highs of 85°F. The coldest months last from December to February, with temperatures averaging at 43°F. The driest months fall between August to September, and the wettest months fall between December to April.

High season usually falls during festival season, lasting from June to July. The Festival of Bluegrass, Kentucky’s oldest bluegrass music festival, kicks of festival season in early June. Lexington Pride Festival occurs in the later part of June, offering live music, crafts, food, and informational booths from LGBTQ organizations. After which, begins the Fourth of July festivities.

The cheapest time to visit Lexington, Kentucky is in October.

Getting Around Lexington, Kentucky

The Airport

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) serves the city, just 6 miles west (around 16 minutes) from downtown Lexington. Taxis are available outside the terminal by the baggage claim exit, metered fares begin at US$4.50, and normally costs US$18–US$21 to travel from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to downtown Lexington. The cheapest way to leave Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is via Lextran bus 21, with a journey time of 40 minutes, costing US$1.

Public Transport

Lextran, the public bus system, serves Lexington, Kentucky. 27 bus routes run throughout the city, operating daily from 05:00–00:00. Single rides cost US$1, with day passes available for $3. Do note that credit card payment is only accepted at the Downtown Transit Center, and not onboard buses.

Things to Do in Lexington, Kentucky

If you visit in the winter, be sure to drive through the Kentucky Horse Park’s famous holiday showcase, “Southern Lights: Spectacular Sights on Holiday Nights.” Not only is the site a major tourist attraction in Lexington, Kentucky, but it’s also a working farm that houses famous retired horses, and a training center for thoroughbreds.

Catch a horse race in Lexington, Kentucky. Race courses include The Red Mile Harness Track and Keeneland.

The Red Mile Harness Track is the oldest racing track in Lexington, Kentucky, and the second-oldest in the country.

Hotels near The Red Mile include: 2-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown University, 3-star SpringHill Suites Lexington Near the University of Kentucky, and 3-star Hyatt Regency Lexington.

Live races at Keeneland occurs between April and October. The most famous race is the Blue Grass Stakes, held annually in April.

Hotels closest to Keeneland include: 3-star Residence Inn Lexington Keeneland/Airport and 3-star Courtyard by Marriott Lexington Keeneland/Airport.

The Mary Todd Lincoln House, situated in downtown Lexington, was purchased for 16th First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln in her childhood. Today, the historic 14-room house is a museum containing artifacts belonging to both the Todds and the Lincolns. One-hour public tours are available at the time of writing.

Hotels in downtown Lexington include: 3-star Hilton Lexington Downtown, 3-star Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center, 4-star 21C Museum Hotel Lexington, and 4-star Lexington Marriott City Center.

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