Check out a woman-owned boutique hotel adding a little more color to the Bluegrass State.
LOCAL CHARITY
Wellness
Non-Smoking Hotel
Air Purification
Smoothie/ Juice Bar
Farm-to-Table Program
Hiking Trails
Running Paths
Organic Food Options
Vegetarian Food Options
Gluten-Free Food Options
Personal Trainers
Hypoallergenic Bedding
Vegan Food Options
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Green
Water Efficient Fixtures
A\C Energy Saver
Towel Program
Heater Efficiency
Natural Roaming Species
Recycle Program
LED Lighting
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Responsibly Managed Forests
Garden Lounge
Room Temperature Control
Eco-Friendly Bath Products
Water Bottle Program
Sustainable Supply Chain
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Community Impact
Donates Back
Local Artist Program
Local Farmers Program
Locally Sourced Furnishings
New Jobs Created
Local Artisan Products
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ABOUT
The Setting
In the heart of Lexington sits the colorful Elwood Hotel. Named after the first female-owned and bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby, you’ll find that same trailblazing spirit seeping out of every nook and cranny at this 62-room boutique hotel.
Its prime location situates you at the foot of Lexington’s vibrant local scene, where you’ll find farmers' markets, distilleries, bakeries and boutiques by the score. Step out a little bit further into the Bluegrass State’s diverse topography and you’ll be surrounded by Instagram-worthy rolling hills, stone fences and majestic barns as well as miles of hiking and biking trails through verdant landscape (don’t forget miles and miles of the Bourbon Trail to explore, too).
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Amenities
Public Transportation
Free Parking
Air Conditioning
Ipod Dock
Laundry Facility
Restaurant
Bar Lounge
Fire Pits on Property
Conference Rooms
Baby Crib Service
Gym
Pet Friendly
Family Friendly
Mini Fridge
Kitchenette
Flat Screen TV
Vanity Room
Entertainment
Complimentary WiFi
Golf Course
Handicap Accessible
OPTIONAL EXTRAS + FEES
Check-in
- 4 PM | Must be 21 years old to check-in
- Express check-in available
Check-out
- 11 AM
- Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Accessibility
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Dogs and Cat are the only pets allowed
- Service pets are exempt from all fees
- Pets are allowed with a fee of $75 per stay
- 2 per room up to 80 pounds
- Pet has to be attended to at all times
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome
- Rollaway/extra beds available at $10 per day
- Cribs (infant beds) are available at $10 per day
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Kind Eats and Drinks
- Enjoy the lively eats at Azur Restaurant & Patio (get the Brussel Slaw, you’re welcome)
- Check out the inspiring community of vendors at The Grove
- A Lexington mainstay for 40 years, you have to check out Dudley’s on Short
Conscious Culture
- Take in the beauty of the Historic Lexington Courthouse, a cultural landmark in the heart of Lexington
- Tour the pristine grounds of Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate and learn the significance of the Ashland estate’s enslaved people and take the Women’s Voices Tour
- View the inspiring collection at the University of Kentucky School of Fine Arts Museum
Mindful Adventures
- Take a stroll down the many trails in Lexington’s Legacy Trail
- With so much to see (and taste) you’ll have a blast enjoying the attractions in the famed Distillery District
- You’re in Kentucky, good news, so is the Bourbon Trail
Do Good for the Day
- Serve a meal for a day at the Lexington Rescue Mission
- While out shopping, fulfill a need for the Lexington Humane Society
Be Kind to Yourself
- Melodeon is an eclectic space at the Grove where you can find Glow Yoga and Barre classes
- Enjoy a peaceful meditation in Downtown’s Triangle Park
- Massage Strong in the Historic Pepper Rickhouse is calling your name
444 Parkway Drive, Lexington, Kentucky 40504
HOW TO GET THERE
By Plane
5.5 miles from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (taxi approx: $20)
By Bus/Metro
From the terminal at Bluegrass Field take the 21 bus that leaves every 3 hours to Versailles @ 1015 Inbound ($1), then it’s approximately a 30 min walk from here to the hotel. We recommend a slightly longer journey with less walking, you’ll take the 21 bus to Transit Center, transfer at High Street to the hourly 13 bus ($1) to South Broadway @ 1221, then walk the additional 850ft to the Elwood.
By Automobile
From LEX follow Terminal Dr to Man-O-War Blvd, turn Right onto Versailles St to Mason Headley Rd to S. Broadway, then left onto Parkway Dr.
Parking is free at the hotel and can be accessed through the Parkway Drive entrance. Accessible and van parking is also available.