Lexington Historic Hotels, Kentucky: Lexington Hotel Guide

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A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A modern living room with a large window, a white sofa, a white console table with plants, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard bed, a window with curtains, a ceiling fan, and a bedside table with a lamp.

1. Quiet Downtown Lexington Bougie Apartment

Downtown Lexington

Bernadette R.

€513

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A log cabin interior with a wooden desk, leather armchair, and a patterned rug.

A rustic cabin surrounded by dense greenery, with a stone wall in the foreground and a wooden staircase leading up to the entrance.

Two blue Adirondack chairs on a concrete path surrounded by leaf-covered ground and trees.

A log cabin bedroom with a large bed, wooden dresser, and a window with a view of trees.

2. Unique Stay in a 1907 Log Cabin on The Kentucky River

Lexington

Anonymous traveller

€172

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, a sofa, and artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and artwork on the walls.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a coffee bar.

3. Bourbon Condo Downtown Lexington

Downtown Lexington

Nathan L.

A woman in a blue floral dress opening a glass door to a patio with a dog, a potted plant, and a vase of flowers.

A bright hallway with a white ceiling, a hanging light fixture, a small table with plants, and a potted plant on the floor.

A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a staircase leading to another room.

A large, two-story house with a prominent balcony on the first floor, a garage on the right, and a well-maintained lawn.

4. East Suite-🕊️ at Bleubird Studio, Luxury stay, Walk to Downtown

Georgetown

Julia A.

€206

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern kitchen with teal cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, and a cozy seating area with a patterned rug and a potted plant.

A white building with a green dome roof, large windows, and a storefront with a striped awning.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a door leading to a room with a brick wall, a table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a dining area with white chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a chandelier.

5. High style on the Bourbon Trail

Versailles

Pamela C.

€181

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A log cabin with a wooden door and window, number 318 visible on the door.

A historic building with a garden pathway leading to a wrought iron gate.

A log cabin with a red door, a stone pillar, a lantern, a bench, and a potted plant.

A dining room with a wooden table, four chairs, a fireplace with a vase, and a painting above it.

6. Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location

Downtown Lexington

Cindy S.

€493

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A two-story house with a front porch, a number 162 sign, and a small garden.

A hallway with framed pictures on the wall, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a rug on the floor.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining table with placemats.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a fireplace, and a television.

7. Lafferty House-Walk to UofK, Woodland Pk, Dn Town, near Bourbon Trl, Horse Farms

Downtown Lexington

Anthony

A large, white building with columns and a sign that reads "BOONE TAVERN HOTEL."

A white building with black shutters, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a paved walkway.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, seating area with sofas and armchairs, a grand piano, and a dining area.

A covered patio with brick flooring, white columns, and black wicker chairs.

8. Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant

Berea

Mary Lee

€97

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Lexington Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream

10/10 Excellent

"Property was recently renovated. Everything was new mattress and bedding along with finishes. Just a great feeling of the accommodations."

Hyatt Regency Lexington

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk staff is amazing. However, the hotel is very old and needs updated. It's not very clean and has an odor."

GuestHouse Lexington

8/10 Good

"It was a pleasurable experience"

Frequently asked questions

What should I expect on my historical trip to Lexington?

A trip to the significant historical sites in Lexington is likely number one on your sightseeing itinerary. Be sure to check out the university campus and great live music while you're here. You can also discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene.

How many historical hotels are located in Lexington?

Lexington is home to 1025 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

What are the must-see historical sites and other places in Lexington?

Lexington is notable for landmarks like Lexington Opera House, Mary Todd Lincoln House and Ashland Henry Clay Estate. Known for its theatres and live music, cultural venues include Singletary Center for the Arts, Kentucky Horse Park and Toyota Visitor Center. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Explorium and Rupp Arena.

What is a historic hotel like in Lexington?

Guests who choose a historic hotel can stay in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Lexington, giving a historical feel.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?

"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what's most important. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Do historic hotels in Lexington have modern facilities?

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Lexington, you won't be staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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