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Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near University of Kentucky in Lexington

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An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit surrounded by chairs, a glass partition, and a modern interior visible through the partition.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel sign for Candlewood Suites, an IHG hotel, with a parking lot and cars in front.
A modern lobby with a refrigerated display case, a coffee station, and seating area.
An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a grill, and a fire pit.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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501 Waller Avenue, Lexington, KY, 40504
  • Place, University of Kentucky
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Mile Racetrack
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kroger Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden shelves, and a black countertop.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a roll of paper towels.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower (Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a roll of paper towels.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a shower.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a roll of paper towels.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a sink.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a roll of paper towels.

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a roll of paper towels.

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a roll of paper towels.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a roll of paper towels.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a shower.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Lexington

Heart of Lexington.A stay at this South Broadway Park hotel places you steps from CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital and within a 5-minute walk of Continuing Care Hospital - CHI Saint Joseph Health. Also, University of Kentucky is within half a mile (1 km) and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Kentucky - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Red Mile Racetrack - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Kroger Field - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook Out - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

Hotel near University of Kentucky in Lexington
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. The business-friendly Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG also features a fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Lexington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2021
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Lexington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG Hotel
Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District an IHG Hotel
Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG Lexington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG to the airport?

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG is 5.1 mi (12-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 Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG?

As of Sept 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG on Sept 7, 2026 start from CA $145, 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 Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG.

Does Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG offer free breakfast?

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG have a pool?

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG to downtown Lexington?

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG is 1.6 mi away from Lexington.

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 964 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast, and staff was super friendly. The hotel was very clean. The room exceeded expectations and has everything you need. Comfortable bed, clean restroom, great mini kitchen, overall awesome room. Will definitely want to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, clean room, close to UK.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Fine for a place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel & very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came down for mom's weekend and had the best time. Great location, neat and tidy. Friendly staff! Loved my room will book again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was neat and clean. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, overall a quiet place. Nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great location and rooms always tip top
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility and even greater staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room , easy check in, close to hospital
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Clean and convenient. Staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about my stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was was well taken care of Nice sized rooms with great amenities & great location for colleges
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marlis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious, we only stayed for a short time but I enjoyed the room and felt safe. The staff was very nice when my partner went down to buy snacks. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times. Another excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: Good Location, Good Value, Well Kept, Clean, Spacious, Plenty of Free Parking. Cons: Overbooked and had to work too hard to get reaonable solution. No breakfast. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk was friendly and helpful and room was spacious and clean. Great location to the University as well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025