By Stephanie Mojica
Lexington, Kentucky is known as the "Horse Capital of the World" and is where the Southern
United States meets the Midwest. The city offers a number of opportunities to see horses, rolling green hills, and enjoy a variety of shopping and dining. There are many options for quality accommodations in Lexington, most of which are part of international hotel chains.
Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center
Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center is part of the Hilton luxury international hotel chain and underwent its latest renovation in 2009. The hotel has 367 guest rooms and 10 suites. Accommodations include features such as bottled water, luxury beds and linens, free high-speed Internet access, and refrigerators. Room service is also available. Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center amenities include an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, restaurants and bars, and a 24-hour business center. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $135 per night.
Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center
369 West Vine Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: (859) 231-9000
Fax: (859) 281-3704
Email: info@lexingtondowntownhotel.com
www.lexingtondowntownhotel.com/
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Hyatt Regency Lexington is part of the luxury international hotel chain, and also underwent a renovation in 2009. There are 365 guest rooms, all of which include Hyatt-signature bedding, mini-refrigerators, and 27-inch flat-screen televisions. Room service is available, and breakfast is included in room rates. Hyatt Regency Lexington amenities include a business center, an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour gym, a gift shop, a restaurant and a bar. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $135 per night.
Hyatt Regency Lexington
401 West High Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: (859) 253-1234
Fax: (859) 254-7430
lexington.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Four Points by Sheraton Lexington
Four Points by Sheraton Lexington is part of a luxury international hotel chain and offers a number of amenities including more than 7,500 square feet of meeting space. The hotel has 174 guest rooms, which include features such as free wireless high-speed Internet access and Sheraton-signature beds. The entire hotel is non-smoking. Four Points by Sheraton Lexington amenities include a restaurant, a lounge, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center and complete spa services. The hotel is also pet-friendly. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $80 per night.
Four Points by Sheraton Lexington
1938 Stanton Way
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Phone: (859) 259-1311
www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1263
About the Author:
Stephanie Mojica has been a journalist since 1997. Her articles have appeared in newspapers such as "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Virginian-Pilot," as well as several online publications. Mojica earned a Bachelor of General Studies, Arts and Science degree from Athabasca University in 2005 and is a certified weight-loss coach.
