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Red Roof Inn Lexington South

Stay at Red Roof Inn Lexington South, a 3.4-star hotel in Lexington, KY offering free Wi-Fi, parking, and pet-friendly rooms near Kroger Field and UK campus.

2651 Wilhite Dr, Lexington, KY 40503, United States View on map
6.8/10
Average Based on 1475 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Pet-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Helpful insights from recent stays

Guests appreciate the clean, affordable accommodations and attentive staff, though some note minor room maintenance issues and limited amenities.

Guests often praise

  • Cleanliness of rooms and common areas, with several noting a fresh smell.
  • Friendly, professional, and helpful front desk staff, especially mentioning team members like April and Windy.
  • Complimentary amenities such as free Wi-Fi, parking, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker in rooms.
  • Quiet rooms with minimal noise from neighbors and decent water pressure and hot water.
  • Convenient location near the University of Kentucky and local restaurants and shops.

Worth knowing

  • Rooms are straightforward and budget-friendly but can show signs of wear such as paint chips and occasional stains.
  • Beds are described as firm and minimally comfortable, sometimes causing mild soreness.
  • No on-site dining, breakfast, pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle services available.
  • Pet-friendly policy may result in occasional pet-related odors or stains.
  • Occasional minor issues reported with TVs or room cleanliness details; quick response from staff is common.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking clean, no-frills lodging near Lexington’s university and sports venues.
  • Visitors who prioritize friendly customer service and convenient roadside access.
  • Travel nurses and short-term guests who value practical room amenities and responsive staff.
  • Guests with pets looking for accessible accommodations without extra luxury features.
  • Those planning to explore nearby attractions like Keeneland or Kentucky Horse Park without needing on-site facilities.
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About this property

Welcome to Red Roof Inn Lexington South

Red Roof Inn Lexington South is a straightforward roadside hotel located in a commercial area off US-27, approximately 2 miles from the University of Kentucky and Kroger Field, and 4 miles from the Lexington Center entertainment and convention complex. The property offers colorful rooms with basic amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and complimentary parking. It is a pet-friendly establishment that prioritizes accessibility and smoke-free accommodations, though it does not provide a pool, restaurant, or breakfast service.

The hotel's check-in time begins at 3 PM with check-out by 11 AM, catering to guests who appreciate practical and economic lodging. Guest reviews commonly highlight clean rooms and helpful staff, especially noting the attentive service provided by front desk employees. While some feedback points to minor cleanliness issues and firm beds, many find the rooms sufficiently comfortable for short or extended stays.

Convenient for visitors attending nearby events or exploring local attractions, this location is near venues like Keeneland Association Inc, the Henry Clay Estate, and Kentucky Horse Park, all offering cultural and recreational experiences. Additionally, Blue Grass Airport is about a 14-minute drive away, enhancing travel accessibility.

With no on-site dining or fitness facilities, guests typically rely on nearby restaurants and shops within walking distance. The property suits travelers seeking a budget-friendly, no-frills option with easy access to Lexington’s main points of interest, as well as those requiring extended stays without extra hotel amenities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Pool
Business center
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

C
Carolyn Apr 11, 2026
10

Clean rooms, very clean smell, I enjoy the fridge and microwave along with the TV coverage. The beds have gotten much better but still a bit firm and woke up sore but the lady that helped us was amazing and very professional.

GL
Garrett Lamb Mar 20, 2026
8.0

The rooms are updated. Comfortable bed. 8/10 cleanliness. The rooms are clean but not detail clean. If you look you notice a few things but nothing to worry about. Had an issue with the tv which was from the previous guest. I’m guessing hooking up a game console to it but I called the front desk and April was there swiftly to fix it. I recommend checking for things from previous guest and reporting them so you don’t get blamed for their burn holes in the sheets which I did not. And I’m nit picking here but I don’t always have access to a bath so when I do, I take advantage. The water pressure could be better. It takes a while to fill up. I’d say I’m pretty satisfied with my stay all together. Would definitely recommend to friends!

AL
amy lazzara Mar 11, 2026
8.0

Me and my boyfriend came here sporadically just for one night for my birthday. It was exactly what we were looking for, very cheap and exactly how the picture online looks, clean enough for us, the shower was a little nasty so we didn’t use it, but I have to say, April on the staff team was the sweetest lady I’ve met and if I could personally rate her, I’d give her a 10 out of 10. Not only was she extremely friendly, but she was very personable. We had room service check on us about 10:28 in the morning, they only knocked twice and left, which was very nice. The TV worked perfectly fine, the room was not too hot, and overall we had a really great experience just as a cheap hotel stay.

NS
Nikki Stewart Feb 24, 2026
10

Room was very nice, had most all the essentials. Beds were clean though there was a stain most likely from mud or something, it is a pet friendly place so it’s expected. They have a small 1 cup coffeemaker, small refrigerator, microwave, it own hair products on a dispenser in the shower. Water pressure and hot water is very nice. The bathtub had some paint chips but very minimal nothing to complain about. It has a hair dryer too which was nice. Beds were a minimum comfort, soft but overall firm, still slept good though the frames were noisy. The walls are thick so practically no neighbor noise. They offer no meals but do have free ice and a vending machine, plus it’s very close to all the restaurants you’ll need so….. Overall a good stay!! Will stay again.

BB
Brittany Blair Feb 05, 2026
10

The only reason I stay here is because of the wonderful customer service that April provides. She always is welcoming to all of her customers but especially her travel nurses which is rented to a lot of nurses from the hospital. Red roof if lucky to have her. If anything happened to her they would lose a lot of business.

BM
Britten McDowell Feb 03, 2026
10

Stayed here again for a class. Everything was clean, economical and I enjoyed my stay. I was in town overnight for a class at the Seminary. Stayed here because of the budget room. Windy helped me get my reservation taken care of and checked into my room. She was was awesome, polite and very helpful. Windy put me into one of the renovated rooms and it was very nice. The room was clean and I thought very economical. As I continue my classes I will stay here again!

S
Star Jan 14, 2026
10

This is a very clean, cost effective hotel. The staff goes above and beyond to meet your needs. Marla and April are always friendly and go out of their way to help! 5/5 would recommend! This location is also conveniently located, with many restaurants and shops within walking distance.

VP
van pedigo Jan 08, 2026
10

The lady at the front desk was very professional. The price was right. My room was spotless. I could not ask for more.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Red Roof Inn Lexington South

Lexington, Kentucky, USA

In a commercial area off US-27, this straightforward hotel is 2 miles from Kroger Field and the University of Kentucky, and 4 miles from the Lexington Center entertainment and convention complex.

  • Nicholasville @ Larkin 8 min Walk
  • Nicholasville @ 2467 Outbound 10 min Walk
  • Nicholasville @ Pasadena 13 min Walk
  • Blue Grass Airport 14 min Car · 1 hr 1 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Kentucky. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Keeneland Association Inc 5,261 reviews

Keeneland Association Inc

4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510, United States

4.8 · Racecourse
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate 982 reviews

Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate

120 Sycamore Rd, Lexington, KY 40502, United States

4.7 · Museum
Kentucky Horse Park 6,034 reviews

Kentucky Horse Park

4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511, United States

4.7 · Tourist Attraction
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