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Holiday Inn Express Lexington-SW (Nicholasville) by IHG

4-star Holiday Inn Express Lexington-SW in Nicholasville offers laid-back rooms, an indoor pool, exercise room, and easy access to Keeneland and local attractions.

164 Imperial Way, Nicholasville, KY 40356, United States View on map
8/10
Very Good Based on 481 recent guest reviews
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable, Clean, and Convenient Stay

Guests highlight the welcoming staff, renovated rooms, and family-friendly amenities that support a relaxed and enjoyable visit close to local attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly and helpful staff who provide attentive service, with several mentions of excellent front desk support.
  • Cleanliness and recent renovations that modernize the rooms, including practical upgrades like updated outlets and spacious mini-fridges.
  • Enjoyable breakfast offerings described as tasty, hot, and varied.
  • Family-friendly features, including an indoor pool, board games, and availability of actual cribs for toddlers.
  • Convenient location near restaurants, grocery stores, and local points of interest.

Worth knowing

  • Some noise issues reported near certain rooms (notably rooms 103 and 105) due to the water heater pump cycling at night.
  • Hotel signage is minimal, which might make it harder to spot the property from outside.
  • Toilet seat style choices received mixed feedback, with some finding the industrial design unusual.
  • Nearby dining options such as Home Stretch Bar and Grill come recommended by locals and guests.
  • Rooms are described as spacious and comfortable but maintain a laid-back, down-to-earth atmosphere rather than luxury.

Best for

  • Families traveling with children looking for accommodating amenities like indoor pools and cribs.
  • Visitors seeking clean, updated rooms without pretension, valuing practicality and comfort.
  • Guests who appreciate friendly service and helpful staff attentive to individual needs.
  • Travelers wanting easy access to local attractions such as Keeneland and historic sites.
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers looking for an inclusive environment.
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About this property

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express Lexington-SW (Nicholasville) by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Lexington-SW (Nicholasville) by IHG is a straightforward hotel that also serves as a conference center and wedding venue. It offers recently renovated, laid-back rooms with practical amenities such as updated electrical outlets and a notably spacious mini-fridge with a usable freezer compartment. The property features an indoor pool and an exercise room, providing convenient options for relaxation and fitness during a stay.

Guests frequently highlight the cleanliness of the hotel and the welcoming nature of the staff, with many praising the attentive service at the front desk and the quality of the complimentary breakfast. While room comfort and upkeep receive positive remarks, some note minor issues such as occasional noise near certain rooms, suggesting a varied but generally satisfactory guest experience.

Located at 164 Imperial Way in Nicholasville, KY, the hotel is situated just half a mile from US-27, making it accessible for visitors exploring local attractions. Nearby points of interest include the Keeneland Association, known for live horse racing, the Camp Nelson National Monument, and the Henry Clay Estate, all within a short driving distance.

The property is LGBTQ+ friendly and suitable for travelers seeking a quiet, practical base with family-friendly features like an actual crib and recreational activities onsite, including board games. Additional conveniences include close proximity to dining options, a Dollar Store within walking distance, and the Blue Grass Airport about a 26-minute drive away.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

KF
Karen Flores Apr 18, 2026
10

We had a wonderful stay with our grandkids! The staff were very friendly and helpful. The kids loved the indoor pool!

ER
Eric Roselles Apr 01, 2026
10

The place is clean. Rooms are up to date in terms of outlets and ports for electronics. Staff is nice and helpful. There's a Dollar Store with walking distance and don't sleep on the food at Home Stretch Bar and Grill across the way. It's good and locals that hangout there are nice people.

JM
Joe Medrano Feb 28, 2026
10

Breakfast as always was very good compliment to the chef. As for the staff very welcoming and friendly. Hotels are very clean beds comfy and stocked with essentials...as always good quality experiences when booking holidays inns

OW
Ollie Wright Feb 28, 2026
10

I recently booked 2 rooms at this hotel, last minute due to a death in the family. Bailey at the front desk took excellent care of everyone in our party. The hotel was clean, recently renovated, and we had pleasant interactions with the staff.

DG
Dieter Geithner Feb 15, 2026
10

My room was recently renovated and I have no complaints. Comfortable bed, great work are, and quiet. They have the best mini-fridge I’ve ever seen in a hotel - the freezer is actually a useable size! However, it’s weird that they chose the toilet seats (industrial rather than residential with a lid). Service was great. Oddly there’s no signage anywhere that I saw saying “Holiday Inn Express” Pro-tip - Stay away from rooms 103 & 105. I stayed on 103 a few years ago. They’re next to the “water heater” room that has a pump or compressor that comes on intermittently. It’ll wake you up at night. I confirmed that this still happens.

KC
Kelly Craig Jan 25, 2026
10

I travel around everywhere and pretty much live in a hotel due to work. The hotel staff (Kristin). Was extremely nice and was able to help any way she could. I will definitely be back. The room was nice and spacious it was a very nice stay.

RRI
Red Roof Inn Jan 23, 2026
10

Great Stay at the Newly Renovated Holiday Inn Express! Loved my stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Nicholasville! The hotel looks amazing after the complete renovation — super clean, modern, and comfortable. The staff were all awesome, and the GM, Amy, was especially great to work with — super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious with lots of choices every morning. Overall, a great experience — I’ll definitely stay here again next time I’m in the area!

HGS
Hannah Groeninger Schmidt Jan 04, 2026
10

The breakfast was perfect! Everything was hot and ready in the morning. The pool temp was perfect for our littles to play and they had the best time. The ladies at the front desk were so kind to us and our toddler and even let her pick a toy out of a treasure chest they had. They had an actual crib and rolled it to our room for us. We stayed at a different hotel in the past that the "crib" was just a pack and play so having an actual crib was wonderful. The hotel is right next to restaurants and Walmart so it was very convenient. They also had board games in the common area that people could check out and play down there. We didn't have time to do that but I like that it's available for family fun time. We have friends in this area that we were visiting, so we will definitely stay here again when we visit them.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Holiday Inn Express Lexington-SW (Nicholasville) by IHG

Nicholasville, Kentucky, USA

A half-mile from US-27, this down-to-earth hotel is 6 miles from Waveland State Historic Site and 7 miles from Veterans Park.

  • WalMart (Nicholasville) 6 min Walk
  • Bypass Plaza (Heritage Credit Union) 1 min Walk
  • Goodwill 4 min Walk
  • Blue Grass Airport 26 min Car · 1 hr 53 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Kentucky. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Keeneland Association Inc 5,261 reviews

Keeneland Association Inc

4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510, United States

4.8 · Racecourse
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate 982 reviews

Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate

120 Sycamore Rd, Lexington, KY 40502, United States

4.7 · Museum
Camp Nelson National Monument 459 reviews

Camp Nelson National Monument

6614 Danville Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356, United States

4.7 · Historical Landmark
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