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Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near University of Kentucky

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An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and string lights.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a TV screen displaying a sports game.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a modern kitchen in the background.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign that reads "RUPP."
A breakfast bar with various food items and a coffee machine, a painting on the wall, and a herringbone-patterned wall behind the bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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209 RUCCIO WAY, Lexington, KY, 40503
  • Place, Fayette Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Quest Community Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Mall At Lexington Green
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower, Kitchen (Communications Accessible)

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a blue armchair, a grey sofa, a round table, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower, Kitchen (Communications Accessible)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Walk-In Shower)

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a blue armchair, a grey sofa, a round table, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Walk-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Bath Shower Combo)

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Bath Shower Combo)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (Communications)

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Walk-In Shower)

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Walk-In Shower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Kitchen (Comms, Mobility Accessible)

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Kitchen (Comms, Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Kitchen (Comms, Mobility Accessible)

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and wooden cabinets.

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Kitchen (Comms, Mobility Accessible)

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Transfer Shower, Kitchen (Communications, Mobility)

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Transfer Shower, Kitchen (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a blue armchair, a grey sofa, a round table, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen (Bath Shower Combo)

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen (Bath Shower Combo)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen (Walk-In Shower)

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen (Walk-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, Kitchen

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a wooden table and green chairs.

Premium Room, Kitchen

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Kitchen

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

Standard Room, Kitchen

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Kitchen (Communication, Regular Shower)

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a wooden table and green chairs.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Kitchen (Communication, Regular Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Lexington

Close to airport.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Quest Community Church and Fayette Mall. Also, The Mall At Lexington Green is within half a mile (1 km) and Shillito Park Tennis Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fayette Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quest Community Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Mall At Lexington Green - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cinemark Fayette Mall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wellington Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ford's Garage Lexington - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Number One China Buffet - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG

3-star hotel near University of Kentucky
Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. The business-friendly Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG also features gift shops/newsstands, a front-desk safe, and an ATM. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Lexington hotel is smoke free.

  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Lexington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Weight limit: 70 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG to the airport?

Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG is 7 mi (16-min drive) away from the Blue Grass Airport (LEX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG on Nov 2, 2026 start from CA $159, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG.

Does Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG offer free breakfast?

Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG have a pool?

Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG to downtown Lexington?

Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG is 4.1 mi away from Lexington.

Staybridge Suites Lexington - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 733 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Me and my families stay was very good and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice spacious room, great staff, nice breakfast but nothing special like other hotels of the same name in same city. Wonderful location too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff and facilities was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property, everything clean, rooms nice and big. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and clean in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet, clean stay. Breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Place is amazing, rooms have a lot of space and a full kitchen. Also affordable .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The one bedroom suite was fantastic with kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great hotel! I’m a tough critic and I will say, this place was super clean. I would definitely stay again if I have the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay! Night manager was incredible helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, convenient, comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and spacious. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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clean rooms, staff were nice. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice place and room with delicious breakfast. Only downside was there was a dog in some room nearby that was yipping away 7am on a Saturday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was amazing great experience for my birthday weekend definitely will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was very clean. We stayed in a 1 bedroom suite and liked the layout of the room. The common spaces were very spacious and gave plenty of room to relax
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, modern and comfortable. Good value. Would stay again! Thanks for helping us kick off our trip on a good note!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was amazing, staff were kind and helpful. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the best stays I’ve had in a hotel. I will be back. The room was amazing and the bed… even better. Best sleep I’ve gotten in a while.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff and great people
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean. Staff were polite and helpful. Breakfast good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026