Downtown Lexington's vibrant charm comes alive at Hilton Lexington/Downtown, where you can unwind with a cup of coffee or indulge in happy hour. With two on-site restaurants, an indoor pool with sun loungers, and helpful multilingual staff nearby Transylvania University.
When you stay at Hilton Lexington/Downtown, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Lexington Opera House and Rupp Arena. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Triangle Grille, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast and lunch. A free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
366 rooms
Arranged over 17 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
WiFi and wired internet access in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Covered onsite valet parking (USD 22 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers
Free airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
17 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (18651 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1982
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
Uses some LED lighting
Waste recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
8 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Accessible airport shuttle
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchairs available on site
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi and wired internet for a surcharge
Free local calls
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Mobile key entry
Special features
Dining
Triangle Grille - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
BBM - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Crossroads Cafe - This café serves light fare only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
Parking
Covered self parking costs USD 15 per day with in/out privileges
Covered valet parking costs USD 22 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 5:00 AM to midnight
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hilton Lexington/Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hilton Lexington/Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hilton Lexington/Downtown?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 5:00 AM to midnight.
Are pets allowed at Hilton Lexington/Downtown?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hilton Lexington/Downtown?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 15 per day. Valet parking costs USD 22 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hilton Lexington/Downtown?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 5:00 AM to midnight.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Lexington/Downtown?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hilton Lexington/Downtown and nearby?
Hilton Lexington/Downtown has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Lexington/Downtown?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Hilton Lexington/Downtown like?
Hilton Lexington/Downtown is in Downtown Lexington, a short 12-minute walk from University of Kentucky and 3 minutes' walk from Lexington Opera House. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Hilton Lexington/Downtown Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The gym was top notch and very nice and enjoyable. (3 reviews)
Breakfast was delicious and the buffet offered made-to-order omelets. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2026
Great hotel with good amenities and near everywhere you want to be.
Claude
Claude, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2026
Wonderful hotel and room. Very comfortable and super easy access to Rupp Arena. Would be my first pick to stay again.
Ron
Ron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2026
We loved it, it was very clean, safe, and spacious. We were able to go to the Rupp arena via the skybridge which was nice because it was raining!
Caitlyn
Caitlyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2026
A great room and restaurants on hand so we didn’t have to leave. Connects to convention center which is nice too.
JW
JW, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2026
Clean room. Friendly staff. Food at the bar was really good.
KELLEY
KELLEY, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2026
Had another great stay in a comfortable two queen room. The staff was responsive and kind. From some extra towels to an extra room key - staff made us comfortable and we would happily stay again.
Colleen
Colleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2026
Great stay staff is super friendly and attentive, Josh Goode was amazing definitely recommend staying there.
Edwin
Edwin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2026
At check-in, the staff were friendly and nice.
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Room was clean, staff was nice and all was good!
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2026
A great room for a great night.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
Clean room and friendly staff. Easy check in and check out.
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Clean rooms and very freindly staff
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2026
Room and hotel were clean. Perturbed by a rodent scratching between the walls in our bedroom. I know things happen, but I was shocked and not fond of it. Other than that, wonderful stay!! Beautiful view!!
Tasha
Tasha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Great location, friendly staff, great parking.
Bethany
Bethany, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2026
Nice quiet room. Staff were very helpful.
Keith
Keith, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
Room was great, clean, fully stocked with towels and supplies. Lacked nothing for an enjoyable stay. Would highly recommend and will stay here again.
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Customer service was great.
Sadie
Sadie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Great stay
Great location. Close to all the good attractions
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2025
The room was very clean & comfortable.
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2025
Good hotel with friendly, courteous staff close to Rupp arena. Room service was very good, efficient and fast.
Lieven
Lieven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Staff was amazing food and drinks was good nice area everything was walking decent
Jasmine
Jasmine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Beautiful hotel, great service, convenient location and comfortable bed/pillows.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2025
Not close to areas for shopping. Great location for access to Rupp Arena.